Friday, June 20, 2014

Education Manager - Living Display Centres



Education Manager - Living Display Centres


Specific Activities

•    To take care of the animals within the Aquarium and Bug House to a standard which exceeds the recommendations of the Secretary of State’s Standards of Modern Zoo Practice
•    To ensure all necessary animal record keeping is completed in line with the  Live Centre policy
•    To carry out procedures to operate and maintain equipment in support of the care of livestock. Specifically, maintain LLS plant facility, filtration and plumbing.
•    To liaise with external veterinary consultant to provide animal healthcare advice where appropriate.
•    To co-operate with zoo inspectors and the Zoo Licensing Authority to ensure inspections are carried out efficiently and to assist in complying with recommendations and conditions accompanying the grant of licence.
•    Work with the Senior Education Manager to develop  the living displays, to maximise visitor appeal and education potential.
•    Liaise with NML’s Estates department on repair and maintenance issues relating to the Living Centres
•    To be on call during out of work hours on a rota basis and to attend out of hours emergency situations as and when necessary.
•    To forge effective links and collaborations with other leading zoological collections to assist in the development of formal education and agreed research programmes.




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