Full time Animal Handler
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Position Overview & Specifications
Looking for animal handler to join our fabulous team. Must drive as remote location. You must be capable and confident and love your animals, being outside and working in all weathers, being in a busy environment where everyday is different and animal welfare & enrichment is your top priority. Experience would be a big advantage but we can give training to the right person. Must be prepared to work hard with 4 days on 4 days off, 11 hour shifts. Our animals are our priority so candidates must be reliable and conscientious but in return you are constantly rewarded by their love and working with a great team of people.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Balcombe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Full time animal handler
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Full time Animal Handler roles across Cherry Tree Kennels's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10,000 - £10,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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