Animal &Party Leader

Position: Animal Experience &Party Leader
Location: Worsbrough

Animal Experience and Party Leader
Land Based Industries
Salary: £25,775 per annum

Contract Type:
Permanent Full time 37 hours per week

Reference: REC
2532 | Closing Date:
Sunday 25th October 2026

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about animals and love creating memorable experiences for children, families and visitors?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Animal Experience and Party Leader to join our Landbased Industries team at Wigfield Farm.

Wigfield Farm is Barnsley College’s Centre for Land Based Studies and operates as an open farm and visitor centre seven days a week. In this varied role, you will help plan, market, sell and host animal experiences and children’s parties, creating fun, safe and informative experiences for our visitors.

You will manage bookings and payments, welcome and engage with guests, coordinate activities and work with colleagues across the farm to deliver excellent customer service.

You will also work directly with a variety of animals, helping to prepare them safely for encounters through activities including halter training and habituation.

No two days will be the same. During the week, your time will include marketing, bookings and planning experiences and parties, while weekends and school holidays will involve hosting and delivering activities. The role forms part of the farm rota and therefore weekend working is required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who can combine their animal experience with excellent people skills and a flair for creating enjoyable experiences for customers.

About You

You will be confident working with a variety of animals and equally comfortable engaging with children, families and other visitors.

We are looking for someone who is approachable, enthusiastic and reliable, with strong communication and presentation skills.

You will have a flexible approach to work, enjoy being part of a team and be willing to continue learning and developing your skills.

You will understand the importance of health and safety when working with both animals and members of the public and be committed to providing a positive, professional customer experience.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.

Required

Level 3 qualification in an animal-related discipline.

Maths and English at Level 2 or above, or a willingness to work towards these qualifications.

Health and Safety qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.

Paediatric First Aid qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.

Minimum of two years’ relevant work experience.

Experience of working with a variety of animal species, for example exotics, farm livestock and rodents.

Front-facing customer service experience.

Good presentation skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

An awareness of health and safety.

A flexible and reliable approach to work.

Willingness to learn and undertake further training and development.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Reasons to join us

We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)

Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days

Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 15.7% employer contribution!

We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days

Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress

Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)

24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP

Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of Youat Work

Access to health cash plans as members of the…