Animal Centre and Education Manager

The Windsor Forest Group is looking for an Animal Centre & Education Manager to join their BCA team.

The role requires taking overall responsibility for the efficient and effective operation of the animal centre, implementing strategies to drive the centre forward in alignment with industry standards, and maintaining relevant licenses and permits. It also involves ensuring that the animal centre is responsive to the curriculum's needs and effectively planned and designed to provide an outstanding experience for learners. Additionally, the role involves effectively leading and managing a team of staff to meet strategic, operational, and financial targets.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough and Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham, and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

Our staff benefit from:

1. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
2. Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
3. Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
4. Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
5. Free on-site parking at all sites
6. Cycle to Work Scheme
7. Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
8. On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
9. Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Slough and Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Thursday 28th November 2024. Interviews dates to be confirmed.

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.