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Tiggywinkles, the World’s busiest, multi-award winning Wildlife Hospital is seeking an Inside Team Leader & Animal Care Assistant. This is a part-time, permanent position working 8am to 5pm, Sunday – Tuesday (with Sunday and Monday working in the Inside Team Leader capacity and Tuesday working as an Animal Care Assistant).
The main tasks are to ensure the efficient running of the inside animal section by providing staff, students & volunteers with the leadership they need to successfully complete the tasks allocated to them on a daily basis; as well as hands-on husbandry of the thousand-plus wild animals currently undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at our Hospital. The husbandry entails cleaning cages and enclosures, preparing and providing food, with some (minimal) handling of a variety of wild species.
To succeed in this role, you will have a positive disposition, work effectively both on your own initiative and as part of a team, and the ability to remain calm in emergency situations. Experience working with animals and an animal care qualification is desirable but not essential, as is previous experience of leading a team. Previous wildlife experience is not necessary as we will provide you with the necessary training.
Located in the village of Haddenham in rural Buckinghamshire, Tiggywinkles offers an outstanding working environment along with the chance to be part of a friendly, passionate, and highly skilled patient-focused team at our world-leading wildlife hospital. As well as the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within this specialist field, you’ll benefit from 28 days leave pro rata (including bank holidays), the opportunity to join our pension scheme, free on-site parking, free flu jabs, and fun staff social events.
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 11th July 2025 at midnight.
If you are interested in applying to join the team, please complete our application form below. Once completed, please send with your CV to:
Steph Broadribb at recruitment@tiggywinkles.org or to Steph Broadribb, Human Resources, Tiggywinkles, Aston Road, Haddenham, Bucks, HP17 8AF
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. We are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.