The South of England Rare Breeds Centre (RBC) is a busy tourist attraction with more than 110,000 visitors a year. The Farm is a great day out to see traditional rare breed animals, play in the parks and ride on the Tractor.

The RBC helps support the work of Canterbury Oast Trust, a leading local charity, which provides high quality care and support for adults with a learning disability across Kent and East Sussex. The RBC also provides valuable training opportunities for adults with learning disabilities enabling them to develop their animal management and customer service skills.

We are looking to expand our team of Farm and Attraction Workers to assist the Assistant Farm and Attraction Manager in the smooth running of the Centre as a farm, visitor attraction and life skills provider. This includes participating in all activities, events, display and presentations as and when required.

You will need:

o Minimum of 1 years experience of working with and handling a wide range of small and large farm livestock
o Good working knowledge of practical farm tasks and their execution including bale stacking; fencing and field gate installation techniques
o Ability to drive farm vehicles including tractors as required
o Experience of birds/falconry and or exotic animals/insects including snakes/spiders would be an advantage but not essential
o To be able to perform all the tasks detailed within the job description and meet the requirements outlined within the additional information section of the job description
o A friendly and approachable personality with excellent customer service skills.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:

o 22 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays; Additional annual leave for 3,4 and 5 years continuous service
o Paid DBS check
o Contributory pension scheme
o Healthcare Cash Plan
o Excellent training and development opportunities.


All appointments are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK; an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and two satisfactory references.

Closing Date: Sunday 28th January 2018

Interview Date: Wednesday, 14th February 2018

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