Deputy Section Head: Large
Mammals
Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society
(TZEMS), World Primate Centre, has a
comprehensive collection of primate species, together with other mammals, birds
and reptiles. The Zoo has exciting plans
to further its work in the conservation of endangered species. We have impressive breeding records
for many of these species and recent changes to husbandry practices has enabled
more natural groupings and enclosure modifications. We have more to do!
We are going through an exciting period of change as this zoo develops
and so are looking for dynamic, knowledgeable individuals to help lead the
teams forward.
We currently have a vacancy for a Deputy Section
Head on the Large Mammals section, with a core working focus on elephants. The Large Mammals section is comprised
of a variety of hoofstock, carnivores and our herd of 5 Asian elephants. This is a key role which will involve working
on the section, supervising all areas of daily animal husbandry, as well as developing
and training staff and taking administrative responsibility alongside other
senior staff.
We are seeking a high performing, enthusiastic
individual with a proven track record of working with and training elephants in a protected contact system, with
good experience of managing and administering elephant foot care.
Experience of managing an elephant calf
would also be desirable.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience is essential for this role, with some
of this time having been spent supervising other staff. The successful candidate will
demonstrate a substantial working knowledge of the natural history and
management of key species on the section.
You must be a good team worker with a positive outlook and excellent
communication skills and committed to continued professional development of
yourself and other staff. An
animal-related qualification, such as the BIAZA approved ANCMZA or DZMAA, would
be advantageous.
The role is full time, including weekend duties
on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform and 31 days
holiday per annum.
If you are interested, please send your CV with
a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org.
Closing
date: Friday 9th May 2014
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