Research &
Conservation Coordinator
VACANCY FILLED
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.
We currently have a
vacancy for a Research & Conservation Coordinator in our Life Sciences area who will be
responsible for developing the research and conservation remit of the Zoo.
Key
Responsibilities:
· Assist the
Director of Life Sciences to develop the research and conservation remit of the zoo, liaising with
researchers and universities
· Carry out all
administration and student management relating to research and conservation
· Liaise with
conservation organisations in accordance with the Conservation Strategy
· Assist the
Director of Life Sciences in the development of Memoranda of Understanding with key
institutions and the implementation of such agreements
· Manage the zoo’s
library
· Promote, and
continue to develop, the public engagement activities pertaining to research and conservation and
generate items for internal and external communication of science
Key Skills &
Requirements:
· Educated to MSc
level in an animal-science related subject
· Good computer
skills and proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
· Ideally previous
experience in a similar role
· Excellent
communication and organisational skills
· Ability to work to
a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
· A good
understanding of the role of the modern zoo
The role is
permanent, full-time (5 days out of 7), salary is paid monthly with 31 days
holiday per annum.
Please apply on-line
by sending your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org
This vacancy will
close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you should submit your
application as soon as possible.
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