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Outdoor Team Leader & Animal Care Assistant (Part-time)
Outdoor Team Leader & Animal Care Assistant (Part-time)
Are you ready for the next step in your career?
Tiggywinkles, the World’s busiest, multi-award winning Wildlife Hospital is seeking an Outside Team Leader & Animal Care Assistant. This is a part-time, permanent position working 8am to 5pm, Friday – Sunday (with Saturday and Sunday working in the Outside Team Leader capacity and Friday working as an Animal Care Assistant).
The main tasks are to ensure the efficient running of the outside animal section by providing staff, students and 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 1,000+ 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, good road and rail links, free flu jabs, access to our Salary Extras discounts platform and fun staff social events.
The closing date for this vacancy is end of day on Wednesday 25th February 2026
If you are interested in applying to join the team, please complete our application questions and upload your CV via our online system here – Job Openings
If you have any questions or difficulties applying, please contact Steph Broadribb at recruitment@tiggywinkles.org
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.
Volunteer with us!
Tiggywinkles offer a range of rewarding, impactful volunteer roles.
Whether you’re looking for hands-on experience for a future in animal care or simply want to support a cause close to your heart, volunteering with us is a truly meaningful way to give back to wildlife.
Take a look at the current roles available and find the one that’s right for you.
How to reach us
We are located in Haddenham (HP17 8AF). There is parking available. The closest train station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station and there are various bus stops within walking distance of the hospital.
