Animal Collection Manager
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,293.00 to £35,317.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 33293 - 35317 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 December 2025 |
| Location: | Banbury, OX16 9QA |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DEC20258467 |
Summary
About the role: Animal Collection ManagerActivate learning now have an exciting opportunity to join our Lifestyles team as an Animal Collection Manager and Trainer.In this role you will have overall day-to-day responsibility for the welfare of the collection; ensuring animal welfare is paramount and in accordance with current legislation and policies. You will uphold the aims of the animal collection and develop the resources through a robust collection plan working closely with the Team Lead, Lead IQA's and Curriculum Manager.You will represent the Animal Management team with internal and external stakeholders and communicate effectively with commercial, estates and teaching teams, whilst also providing management and support for the Animal Keeping team to deliver on practical husbandry with a collection that is fit for teaching and commercial purposes.In addition, you will support the delivery of training to students at the college, predominately in a practical setting facilitating outstanding standards of animal care with our teaching staff.This is a permanent, full-time role at our Banbury College Campus.What do you need to be successful as an Animal Collection Manager at Activate Learning?The successful candidate will have a relevant degree, along with senior keeper status desirably with managerial experience.You will have working knowledge of requirements handling the identified species, along with experience of a diversity of taxa, husbandry and management of animal exhibits and facilities within a commercial or learning environment. An understanding of the importance of conservation education within the role of a modern educational collection is also essential.You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with students and technicians at all levels to ensure you are maximising individual strengths to set them up for success. Strong leadership skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams and external stakeholders will be required.Who we are:Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.Wellbeing & Resources Groups:Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeingCompany benefits:Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staffGenerous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leaveFlexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.Competitive salaries:Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit ourwork-with-us/wellbeingApplicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.