Permanent Bird Conservation jobs

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and reliable Animal Care Assistant to join a small team caring for a variety of species within a private collection set in beautiful surroundings. This full-time role involves working closely with parrots, waterfowl, and a range of small mammals and rodents, providing exceptional standards of husbandry and care.

This position would suit someone with a genuine love of animals, strong practical skills, and a professional yet hands-on approach to daily animal care.

Key Responsibilities

Animal Husbandry & Health

• Prepare and provide daily diets for a range of species, including pellets, fresh produce, meat, and graze
• Follow diet plans, monitor food intake and animal weights and maintain records for all animals in your care.
• Carry out daily visual health checks and promptly report any concerns to your supervisor
• Work with supervisors and veterinary advice and administer medications where needed

Cleaning and Enclosure Maintenance

• Clean, disinfect, and re-bed enclosures, aviaries, and housing areas to a high standard.
• Ensure animals always have access to food and fresh, clean water.
• Maintain safe, comfortable, and hygienic environments for all species.

Enrichment and Exercise

• Provide daily enrichment to encourage natural behaviours and stimulate wellbeing.
• Deliver exercise and training programmes in line with established plans, under the guidance of your supervisor.

Safety and Security

• Check and ensure the security and integrity of all enclosures, pens, and housing areas.
• Report any damage, hazards, or maintenance needs immediately.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, including tools and equipment
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and protocols

Skills

• Genuine passion for animal welfare and high standards of husbandry and care.
• Previous experience working with birds (particularly parrots and waterfowl) and small mammals.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach to daily duties.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a small team.
• Physically capable of performing the demands of the role, including outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Full UK driving licence.

Schedule

This is a full-time role, 5 days per week (50 hours), including a 1 hour paid lunch break.

Weekend working is required on a rotational basis working 3 out of 4 weekends.

Flexibility to adjust working hours according to seasonal and operational needs is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Overtime pay and end-of-season discretionary performance bonus.
• 28 days paid annual leave and sick pay allowance
• Full training and opportunities for further professional development (CPD).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £31,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Slough SL2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Animal care: 3 years (preferred)
• Avian: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• DBS Certificate (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person