37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

£25,255 - £27,373 per annum

Are you passionate about working with large mammals and dogs? Enjoy the outdoors, practical work, and supporting students as they develop real industry skills? Want to play a key role in caring for a diverse range of paddock species while also managing our on‑site staff dog kennels?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

As our Paddocks & Kennels Technician, you will champion the care and development of our paddock species, such as alpacas, goats and other large mammals, as well as managing our on‑site dog kennels, which house up to six staff‑owned dogs. This unique blend of responsibilities makes the role ideal for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys building positive relationships, and loves practical animal care.

You will also play a vital part in the student experience by supervising duties sessions, supporting practical lessons, and demonstrating industry‑standard skills.

Key Responsibilities

In this exciting and varied role, you will:

· Maintain excellent welfare and husbandry standards across the Paddocks & Kennels section, including large mammals and dogs

· Manage the staff‑only dog kennels, liaising with dog owners (all college staff), organising bookings, and ensuring welfare and hygiene standards are consistently met

· Carry out species‑specific tasks such as shearing, hoof trimming, behavioural assessments and routine health checks

· Maintain paddock areas, fencing, pasture and kennels to required standards

· Develop enrichment schedules and training programmes to promote natural behaviours and safe handling

· Supervise students during duties sessions, ensuring progress, safety, and professional practice

· Support lecturers in practical teaching, demonstrations and setting up learning environments

· Assist with daily routines such as feeding, cleaning, record keeping and welfare audits

· Support events such as Open Days and shows, including some weekend/evening commitments

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

· Experienced in animal husbandry, especially with large mammals and/or dogs

· Confident in behaviour monitoring, handling and safe restraint

· Skilled (or willing to learn) in basic estate tasks such as boundary and shelter maintenance

· Comfortable supervising students and supporting their practical development

· A strong communicator, especially when working with staff dog owners and teaching teams

· Enthusiastic, proactive, collaborative and adaptable

· Committed to high standards of welfare, safety and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

At Easton College, our values emphasise collaboration, responsibility, creativity and kindness. In this role, you will be part of a supportive and forward‑thinking team dedicated to exceptional animal care and outstanding student experiences.

You’ll have the chance to work outdoors, engage closely with a range of species, take ownership of well‑loved facilities, and directly contribute to shaping future animal care professionals.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about paddock animals, enjoy working with dogs, and want to support and inspire students every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and help care for our animals, while empowering the next generation of animal professionals.

To apply please go to our website by clicking on the 'apply on company website' button.

Closing date: Monday 4 May 2026 at Midnight

As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. Please note: From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date. Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.

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