Team Leader Ectotherms

Team Leader Ectotherms 

(Full-Time/ Permanent)

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Bedfordshire

Salary: £29,533 plus £2,953 weekend enhancement

About Us:

The Zoological Society of London has a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated zoo keeper or manager to take the lead in the development and management of a new section at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. This section will be formed in early 2015 with the opening of a new butterfly and crocodile facility as the first phase of a major development including a state of the art small aquarium and a reptile and amphibian collection.

Job Overview:

As this is a new position in a new section in the Animal Department the position will grow with the job but the core role is to act as team leader for the section and be the primary point of contact in the department at Whipsnade for the focal taxa in the section. The secondary aim of the job is to manage on a daily basis the new section at Whipsnade Zoo focussing on lower vertebrates and invertebrates whilst also significantly contributing to the design of its successful and ambitious development.

The post holder will report to the Senior Curator of Lower Vertebrae’s and will work closely with colleagues in London Zoo. You will be working within an enthusiastic customer-focused environment, and also have tremendous opportunities to be involved in the conservation of a range of species in support of ZSL conservation programmes in the UK and Overseas and to undertake appropriate research for publication.

Key Responsibilities:

Organise and manage the daily operations of the section, setting rosters, allocating duties and dealing with the associated administration and systems.

Maintain the highest standards of animal care, reporting and advising on the health and welfare of the animals.

Ensure that staff receives an annual PDR and have the necessary training and development, in particular, ensuring the requirements of the DMZAA are met.

Work on the section as a member of the keeper team on a daily basis.

Take on role as Animal Department Duty Co-ordinator/Team Leader as required.

Person Specification:

Knowledge of the technical requirements for invertebrate and lower vertebrate life support systems and the husbandry of these groups of animals.

Current or previous management experience being responsibility for several personnel and proven ability of managing teams through periods of change when deadlines are critical.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

Recognised relevant professional qualification (degree, DMZAA, HND) or equivalent with experience in a senior position with management responsibilities would be advantageous.

Proven record of practical work with invertebrates, fish (and other aquatic taxa), reptiles and amphibians as a keeper over a significant period.

To apply please complete and attach separately the ZSL Application Form and Equality of Opportunity Form on our website (www.zsl.org) and email to wzhr@zsl.org

Closing date for applications will be on midnight on the 30 January 2015

Trainee Keeper: Primates

Trainee Keeper: Primates

Twycross Zoo is at a very exciting stage of development with the first phase of a 20 year masterplan already underway.  The plan will see the zoo developing new habitats for a refreshed animal collection starting with giraffe savannah and gibbon forest in 2015 and plans for ape  developments also going ahead.  We are looking for dynamic, experienced individuals to drive the zoo forward during this redevelopment.

We currently have two vacancies for Trainee Keepers on our Primates section.  The section manages a wide variety of primate species including gibbons, callitrichids, cebids, guenons and lemurs.

Key Responsibilities:

•        Basic animal husbandry and regular interaction with the public

Key Skills & Requirements:

•        Enthusiastic, motivated and with an interest in zoo animal management and education  Commitment to continual professional development

•        A good team worker

•        Zoo keeping experience and a relevant animal-related qualification

This is a full time, permanent position, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform and 31 days holiday per annum.

Please apply on-line by sending your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org

Closing date for applications:  Friday 16th January 2015

Husbandry Supervisor

Husbandry Supervisor

UnderWater World is now hiring for the position of 

Husbandry Supervisor

Just as the weather is getting cold comes an opportunity to live and work on a tropical Pacific island with white sand beaches, year round warm blue waters, great diving on coral reefs right from shore, lush mountains, waterfalls, caves... etc...etc. 

That island is the U.S. territory of Guam and UnderWater World Guam is now accepting resumes for the position of Husbandry Supervisor. 

Our main exhibit is 800,000 gallons in volume and boasts one of the world's longest underwater tunnels. The facility has more than 50 displays that highlight fresh water, salt water, and terrestrial habitats. We house 11 species of elasmobranchs, and more than 2000 fish, reptiles, and invertebrates. UnderWater World Guam is also host to the SECORE Foundation’s latest coral conservation project and annual workshops.

Please e-mail your c.v. or resume to employment@aquariumteam.com or fax to +1-671-647-1689. 

Applicants MUST have the ability to legally work in within The U.S.

Project Leader – Wildlife Advocacy

Project Leader – Wildlife Advocacy

(35 hours per week), Brussels, Belgium

Background

Eurogroup for Animals has been the leading voice for animal welfare at European Union level since 1980 representing over 40 national and international animal welfare organisations. We provide a voice for the billions of animals kept in laboratories, farms and homes or living in the wild and work to create a Europe where animals are considered and valued as contributing to our well-being, prosperity and to the sustainability of our planet.

Throughout the world wild animals are traded on a massive scale, exploited, cruelly trapped, hunted and killed. In addition human activity such as farming results in a loss of habitat which is rapidly threatening the planet’s biodiversity. Eurogroup strives to achieve effective legislation to protect wild animals and for improved enforcement of existing legislation to safeguard their welfare in all circumstances – whether in the wild or in captivity, traded or kept as exotic pets.

Job purpose

In our work to improve the welfare of wildlife we collaborate very closely with our dedicated partner AAP Rescue Centre. In collaboration with partners throughout Europe, AAP and Eurogroup are advocating together to inform policymakers and the public about the need for and advantages of a ‘Positive List’ to restrict the keeping of exotic animals, and offering practical solutions and advice on its design and implementation, curbing illegal trade in exotic animals and implementing bans for wild animals in entertainment across the EU. The Project Leader Wildlife is responsible for several target countries by developing and implementing campaign plans. Furthermore, the project leader Wildlife is the linking pin in the European Wildlife welfare community, oversees all relevant developments, brings people together and identifies opportunities. Over the past years, Eurogroup has been very active in putting the welfare of wildlife on the political agenda in a time where national legislation to protect wild animals varies wildlife and there is no overarching EU legislation in place. Together with AAP Rescue Centre and Eurogroup’s members the project leader will further develop and implement the strategic agenda for the coming years.

Key responsibilities

The Project Leader Wildlife is responsible for the general coordination of projects within the Wildlife programme of Eurogroup for Animals. A substantial part of this programme is related to the joint campaign with our partner AAP Rescue Centre which aims at achieving legal restrictions on the keeping of and trade in exotic animals across the EU.

Job dimensions

Identify potential opportunity countries across Europe and advocate for sustainable restrictions on the keeping of exotic animals (e.g. positive lists) in those countries by influencing governments and relevant stakeholders with sound information and expertise.

Position himself/herself as the first contact in Brussels for animal welfare issues on Wildlife

Further develop and implement the Eurogroup strategy on Wildlife advocacy

Engage Eurogroup’s members and relevant stakeholders in Wildlife campaigns and maintain active working relationships

Competencies

Professional, striving for excellence

Proactive and solutions-oriented

Strong diplomatic, tactical and inter-personal skills

Positive team player and accountable working style

Skills

Advocacy experience and experience with integrated campaigning and advocacy strategies

Academic thinker and working level

Experience or affinity with wildlife and animal welfare work

Proven organisational and project management skills, able to manage multiple projects to deadlines

Understanding of and in-depth knowledge of political processes at national and EU level

Strong conceptual and analytical skills, able to think strategically and creatively

Fluent in English (oral and written) and one other EU language

Ability and willingness to travel, often on short notice

Employment Contract

35 hours per week, unlimited employment contract under Belgian law. Competitive remuneration and benefits package offered.

Application Procedure

To apply for the post, please send a letter of application stating the skills and approach that you would bring to the post along with your curriculum vitae, both in English, in confidence by email to Lina Christensen, l.christensen@eurogroupforanimals.org

Please also state your remuneration requirements in strictest confidence. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for applications: Friday 23rd January 2015

Voluntary Internships

Voluntary Internships

Paignton Zoo is looking for interns to support our informal education program on sustainable behaviour and summer events.

This is a voluntary position providing an excellent opportunity to develop your interpersonal skills. You will gain experience of how an education department runs within a zoo. Through the development and delivery of resources and workshops you will build an understanding of the growing sustainability industry and develop the skills required to measure the success in this field.

We are looking for motivated and reliable individuals and successful interns will ideally be confident, organised self-starters. It would also be an advantage to have knowledge of sustainability and environmental education; however support and relevant training will be provided. Most importantly, applicants must have a passion for this subject area.

The post involves a regular commitment of time which will be discussed at your informal discussion thus, enabling interns to volunteer around personal commitments.

Register Your Interest

To register your interest, please send a cover letter, explaining what you can bring to this role, along with a CV to michelle.youd@paigntonzoo.org.uk 

The internship is intended to commence in March (there can be flexibility) and will finish on September 1st.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will not be reviewed after 12:00pm Friday 13th February 2015. Informal discussions will be held at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park on the 2nd and 3rd of March 2015.

Zoo Presenter

Zoo Presenter 

(part-time, seasonal)

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Presenter, to deliver high-quality, positive and engaging communications on conservation and biodiversity issues for all ages - to enable audiences to understand why biodiversity matters, improve their understanding of the role of environmental parks in conservation and to motivate and empower them to take action to conserve biodiversity.

The successful candidate will deliver presentations to all visitors, adjusting to specific audience needs;  initiate and run short activities with visitors and educational groups; assist delivery of out of school hours activities e.g. clubs and summer schools; and evaluate and modify presentations and activities.

Applicants should possess GCSE Science and/or Geography and have worked in a conservation- or education-based environment.  You will also have demonstrable enthusiasm for communicating conservation and biodiversity issues and experience of engaging face-to-face with children and adults of all ages and levels of interest.

This is a part-time seasonal post, for between 20 hrs per week, spread across 4-5 days, including weekends and Bank Holidays.    Contracted hours during 2015 run from Monday 16th March until Sunday 6th September.  Rate of pay is £7.20/hr.

For further details, full job description and specification please contact:

Michelle Youd, Education Office Supervisor, Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU.

Email: education@paigntonzoo.org.uk  quoting EDU10

Telephone: 0844 474 2224

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 29th January 2015 and interviews will be held on the mornings of Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February 2015.

Technical Advisor - Free the Bears

Technical Advisor

Free the Bears

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Start Date: January 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter

Duration of Contract: One year renewable contract, with expectation to extend based upon performance and funding availability

Probation Period: Three months

Benefits: For successful candidates, benefits apply as follows:

• Four (4) weeks annual leave entitlement per calendar year

• Twelve (12) National Holidays per calendar year

• Annual return flight to country of residence following completion of one year service (where applicable)

• Medical evacuation & in-patient health insurance

• Accommodation in Luang Prabang

Location: Luang Prabang, with visits to other sites in Laos, plus other focal countries when required

Working Hours: This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Technical Advisor

Department: Laos Programme

Responsible to: Laos Programme Manager

Responsible for: Sanctuary staff

Purpose: To build the capacity of the local keeping staff in order to attain best levels of care for rescued bears. To create a volunteer programme to continue the drive of the sanctuary to become sustainable.

Main Duties: Under the supervision of the Laos Programme Manager, the Technical Advisor will be expected to operate under the following guidelines:

Main duties

• Maintain records of enrichment and other supplies used on a monthly basis, carrying out frequent stock checks

• Assist in enclosure design and implementation

• Keep accurate animal keeping records

Animal Husbandry

• Work in conjunction with all staff to maintain the highest levels of husbandry for the bears at TKSBRC

• Ensure local staff are trained in positive reinforcement of bears for medical and husbandry management

• Continue to develop and implement the enrichment programme

• Control the monthly diet and husbandry of rescued bears

• Work alongside local keepers to monitor bears health and behaviours

• Oversee the social interactions of groups of bears

• Coordinate the enrichment programme for the bears at the rescue centre

• Monitor the progress and development of any bear cubs ensuring that information is passed to LPM on a regular basis

Volunteer Programme

• Arrange reservations for all participants of the Volunteer Programme and Research Programme

• Provide a focal point for short-term volunteers with regards to questions, activities and any other issues that may arise

• Organise volunteer memberships and volunteer rewards with other Free the Bears departments

Administration & Capacity Building

• Assist with all aspects of the monthly accounting ensuring reports are submitted in a timely manner

• When required, and in line with the objective of transferring skills to local staff, employee is expected to assist the local staff in

the following administration duties of their role at TKSBRC:

o Electronic mail enquiries

o Finalising monthly budgets

o Monthly progress report for TKSBRC

Education & Awareness

• When required, and in line with the objective of transferring skills to local staff, employee is responsible for ensuring the

following tasks are completed:

o Assisting with group visits to TKSBRC

o Assist the Education Programme staff with monthly reporting

Fundraising & Donations

• Sourcing donated materials required for care of the bears at the TKSBRC

• In line with the sponsorship packages of Free the Bears, collate information on sponsored bears

• Greet any Free the Bears Supporters or Members who wish to visit the sanctuary and provide a guided tour

Required Outputs

• Demonstrated capacity-building of Tat Kuang Si Rescue Centre staff bringing improved levels of care and management of the

bear population and the centre as a whole

• Successful implementation of Standard Operating Policies and other organisational protocols

• Growth in the Visitor programmes

• Regular reports received in a timely and professional manner

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications, consisting of a cover letter in English explaining why you feel you should be considered for this post, a full CV in English and contact details for two referees should be submitted to vacancy@freethebears.org

Please mark your application ‘Application: Technical Advisor’ and indicate in your covering letter where you saw this position advertised.

The closing date for applications is 16 January 2015 with interviews being conducted in the following weeks. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by email or telephone by 23 January 2015 – please specify your preferred method of contact in your covering letter.

Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within one week of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

More information HERE