SECTION HEAD OF BIRDS, REPTILES & SMALL MAMMALS
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AD/SH/B15
Due to the
restructuring of the Animal Department, award winning Blackpool Zoo is
looking for an experienced Section Head, to oversee the day
to day running and future development of one of its animal sections.
The role dictates that a ‘hands on’ approach will be
required and an emphasis on coaching of individuals
and team building. You will need to be able to manage and prioritise a diverse
workload and have problem solving skills.
As well as being responsible for your section, you will also be part of the Senior
Animal Management team within the zoo. In this role, you will help to develop and
move forward the animal department in a new and exciting time within Blackpool Zoo’s history.
You will need
to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable.
A minimum of 5 years zoo keeping experience,
plus proven people management skills and the DMZAA (previously known as ANCMZA)
course, or equivalent, are essential.
The section
currently maintains over 90 species of birds ranging from Cuban Flamingo,
Magellanic penguin, Eastern White Pelican, Kea, African
spoonbill, Scaly-sided merganser, Northern helmeted curassow, Von der Deckens
hornbill and numerous other ESB/EEPs. . A number of small mammals, reptiles and
invertebrates including Red Panda, Dwarf Mongoose, Asian Short-clawed Otter, Rhinoceros
iguana, Jamaican boa and Yacare Caiman are also maintained on this section.
Experience with incubation and bird hand-rearing techniques is essential.
We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity
to further your career within the zoological world.
Subsidised
single occupancy (on site) accommodation will be available with this post, if
required.
Blackpool Zoo
is one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and in recent years the
zoo has gone through a rapid modernisation and development process.
The Zoo is
operated by Parques Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction
operators which specialises in the tourism/leisure sector. Parques Reunidos
currently operates 74 parks around the world and attracts over 21 million
visitors annually.
The closing date for applications
is the 28th August 2015.
We will reply
to successful candidates within 21Days of closing date.
A job description for the post
can be obtained from the Personnel Department.
Please apply, in writing enclosing a full CV and quoting the Reference number of the post to:
Please apply, in writing enclosing a full CV and quoting the Reference number of the post to:
Personnel Department
Blackpool Zoo
East Park Drive
Blackpool
FY3 8PP
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