Team Leader – Birds

Team Leader – Birds

Join our vibrant organization!

As an action oriented conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife’s desire is to connect people with nature. Through enthusing people about the wonders of the natural world we’re certain they’ll share our passion to conserve it. Our success relies on two key things. The impression we create through our 140 acre zoological park, Marwell Zoo, with its wide array of exotic and endangered species and the family of talented people we employ who share our passion and bring our vision to life.

An opportunity has arisen to join our Animal Management Team as a Team leader of the Bird section.

We have exciting plans for our collection and exhibits, offering great opportunities for creative project and team work. This role is responsible for coordinating & supervising daily operations of the team, under the direction of the Collection Manager, therefore excellent communication, organisational and people management skills are essential.

The successful candidate must have an extensive knowledge and wide-ranging experience of the management of Birds.

Candidates must hold a minimum Level 3 ANC/DMZAA or equivalent qualification in animal management or biological sciences.

If you would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation and become part of our Marwell Family, please visit our website, marwell.org.uk for a full candidate brief and our electronic application form. This application form must be completed for you to be considered for this role.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th February 2015

Successful applicants for vacancies with Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a DBS check as a condition of employment.

Marwell Wildlife is an equal opportunities employer.

Colden Common, Winchester, Hants, SO21 1JH. Registered charity number 275433. marwell.org.uk

Mammal/Bird Trainer

Experienced Mammal/Bird Trainer

The Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre is looking for an experienced Mammal/Bird Trainer to join our team of trainers/presenters please e-mail your cv to andrew@butterflyhouse.co.uk

BIRD & SEA LION PRESENTER

BIRD & SEA LION PRESENTER

Hours: In season full time / out of season part time. Flexible hours/ patterns of work is necessary in this post.

APAB Ltd has an exciting opportunity to join our bird and sea lion display team at Pleasurewood Hills Leisure Park, Lowestoft , Suffolk (UK).

The responsibilities of the post will be both varied and rewarding. A diligent personality is required to ensure you achieve the highest standard of animal care and husbandry. In addition to this the candidate will be expected to maintain clean and safe standards of work all sections of the animal department and facilities.

The successful candidate will be expected to be very personable and able to communicate well with visitors, including delivery of scheduled displays throughout the season. Prior experience in the animal care sector, particularly with birds and/or pinnipeds would be an significant advantage although candidates will be judged on their own merits.

To apply for this position please send your CV with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the job to jobs@pleasurewoodhills.com clearly marked for the attention of Dean Gudgeon,Sea Lion Facility Manager.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 17th December.

Bird Keeper - Intern

Newquay Zoo Internships

       Bird Keeper

Closing date for applications 31^st December 2014

Newquay Zoo is part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust family, comprising Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts, Slapton Ley and two urban nature reserves. Newquay Zoo opened in 1969, has become one of the country's top Zoos, contributing towards ground breaking and innovative conservation programmes. It has also proved itself to be one of the best visitor attractions in the South West.

We currently have a vacancy for voluntary internships for a period of 6 months (including a one month probationary period) working with our bird keeping department. Newquay Zoo is open every day and the placements will be full time i.e. a five day working week including some weekends. The main role of the keeping interns will be to attend the husbandry requirements of the bird collection as directed by the Senior Keeper in charge.

All internships are purely voluntary and as such it is with regret that Newquay zoo cannot provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for these positions. To ensure that interns are provided with valuable experience; a training agreement will be completed and reviewed regularly and a training record will be provided upon completion of the placement.  

Objectives of the placement

-        To gain experience and understanding of the work of a zoo animal keeping department.

-        To apply own personal skills and take ownership of a series of tasks and/or a research project.

-        To reflect on training and experience throughout the placement.

Anticipated tasks/training provided

-        Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision, enclosure modification etc.

-        Observations of animals and recording of relevant information.

-        Training in basic research methods.

-        Visitor interaction e.g. answering visitor questions in a polite and sensitive manner.

-        Assisting with student supervision at the direction of the head keeper.

-        Training in animal-management related computer software.

-        Training in all aspects of the company’s code of practise.

Skills Required

-        A qualification in an animal science related discipline would be desirable.

-        Previous animal-related work experience.

-        Good communication skills.

-        Adaptable to different working environments.

-        Able to work in a team and independently.

-        Physically fit for the demands of the post.

To apply for the above position please send a CV and covering letter, indicating which position you are applying for, to Owen Taylor.

Newquay Zoo, Trenance gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ

owen.taylor@newquayzoo.org.uk