We are currently seeking to recruit an Animal Care Officer. Please see the job description below.

If you are interested in the role please use the application form below, and e-mail your completed application form to info@manxspca.com (or post it to Ard Jerkyll, East Foxdale, IoM, IM4 3HL).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th November, 2025.

Job Description

Role: Animal Care Officer

Reports to: Section Senior in the first instance

Place of work: Ard Jerkyll, East Foxdale, Isle of Man

Hours of work: Weekends & occasional cover during half term.

Age Requirement: 16 yrs+

General overview

The ManxSPCA operates the Island’s only rescue centre that cares for all domestic and wild animals, aiming either to re-home or release them. It does not receive funding from Government and relies on donations, legacies and subscriptions to continue its work.

The Society is committed to being recognised as a centre of excellence, to being a great place to work, and to ensuring its employees receive appropriate training and development.

General Duties

• Cleaning pens/cabins/equipment/feeding bowls
• Preparing food in relation to animals’ dietary needs, and giving food and water at mealtimes
• Grooming and socialising animals, and undertaking enrichment activities with them
• Providing a friendly, welcoming and professional service to visitors during public viewing times, and when owners drop off/pick up their animals for boarding
• Assisting with the commercial aspects of the Society’s work, in particular the boarding of animals, ensuring that the needs of the animals are met at all times
• Ensuring the environment within Ard Jerkyll is kept clean and tidy
• Ensuring that Health and Safety procedures are observed at all times, and appropriate personal protective equipment is worn when necessary.

Skills and experience

• A demonstrable interest in animals, and their welfare
• A full driving licence or means of transport