Animal Care Apprenticeship - Bird of Prey Centre
Herrings Green Activity Farm · Bedford
Animal CareIntermediate Level 2On-siteEmployee wellbeingSmall businessProgressionWorking outside
The successful applicant will go on to learn the art of falconry; learning how to:
- Handle, train and fly different species of birds of prey
- Husbandry, day to day running of the bird of prey centre
- Trained in giving flying displays, educational talks and visits and running experience days
- Applicant must have a full clean driving license
- Be good at working well on their own as well as working closely with their colleagues, be punctual, enthusiastic, outgoing and confident and have a keen interest in birds of prey
- No previous experiences required, all training will be given
- This is a challenging position, birds of prey require the best care in all weathers, it is a physically demanding job. However it is an incredibly rewarding career which becomes a way of life
Perks & benefits
Paid Training
Qualifications required
- No experience or qualifications necessary, applicants must be passionate about birds of prey and wildlife
- Pass grade at GCSE maths and English is desirable but we can support with Functional Skills in both if havent been achieved
Training you'll get
- You will be working towards the Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare Assistant apprenticeship qualification, and all training will be provided on site during your paid working hours
- Your day-to-day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach
Future prospects
- Will provide the opportunity to go on to work at other zoo's, bird of prey centres
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Hours
40 hours per week
Duration
12 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available
1
Posted
17 Jul 2026
Interviews
25 Sep 2026
Starts
Oct 2026
Apply by
24 Sep 2026
Training provider
Haddon Training
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
Where you'd be based
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