Head of Reptile and Amphibian Department

Head of Reptile and Amphibian Department

The Role

• To shape a herpetological collection that fulfils the Trust’s conservation aims through managing captive populations, staff training and research and that also provides a valuable, entertaining visitor experience.
• To support the delivery of Durrell’s Conservation Strategy, by liaising with Durrell’s Global Amphibian Programme Manager to lead amphibian conservation, both with the animal collection in Jersey and overseas.
• To manage and motivate departmental staff and aid them in their professional development.
• To teach visiting students practical aspects of animal management, instigate research projects and support others conducting research.
• To ensure that the husbandry of the collection conforms to our high standards of animal welfare and ethical guidelines.
• To manage the collection and departmental resources within a specified budget.

Specification

• Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) of working in reptile and/or amphibian conservation – experience of captive husbandry and working within zoological collections a distinct advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven experience of leading a team.
• Degree in life sciences, biology, zoology or related field required.
• Wide knowledge of biology, taxonomy, ecology and the captive requirements of the reptile and amphibian species for which the post is responsible.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) and experience of delivering presentations.
• Proven experience with field conservation projects, preferably amphibian, and knowledge of global amphibian conservation issues.
• Good organisational ability and project management skills desirable.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets.
• A high level of health and fitness as aspects of the job are physically demanding, and a willingness to travel as required.

To apply

Visit our recruitment page at http://www.durrell.org/ to download a job description

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