Animal Health and Welfare Apprentice Full Time NEW

The purpose of the role will be to support the Animal health and Welfare Team in delivering statutory duties including animal health, welfare, animal welfare licensing, identification, movement control, animal by-products and enforcement. The apprentice will gain practical experience in regulatory work while completing a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

The job will involve maintenance of records and database systems, production of correspondence, assisting officers during inspections at livestock and animal welfare licensed premises, supporting the triage and recording of complaints, liaising with service users, providing advice, responding to complaints and assisting with evidence gathering for potential enforcement action. The role involves visiting farms, kennels, stables and other rural premises.

The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in animal welfare, agriculture and regulatory enforcement, excellent communication skills both written and verbal, be keen to learn, have excellent organisational skills, pay attention to detail, be able to follow instructions and be willing to work outdoors in rural settings. Basic IT skills are essential to this role along with a commitment to completing the apprenticeship and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of and experience working with animals or in agricultural environments is desirable as well as being a team player with a positive attitude and a full UK driving licence.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave – Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern – Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme – Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme – Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension – Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme – Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme – Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership – Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off-Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics Tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!