Director of Life Sciences
Twycross Zoo is at a
very exciting stage of development with the first phase of a 20 year masterplan
already underway. The plan includes the development of new animal habitats
which has already delivered the Gibbon Forest,
opened in 2016, and a new Chimpanzee habitat due for completion in 2018.
As a zoological
society, popular visitor attraction (attracting over 500,000 visitors annually)
and a conservation charity, the Zoo is striving to increase its contribution to
animal welfare, research, conservation and education, whilst providing
outstanding value for money for all who visit. We are keen to recruit a dynamic
and knowledgeable Director of Life Sciences to help lead the organisation
forward.
The Director of Life
Sciences is a key member of the Executive Team, and will be working closely
with and supporting managers. We are firm believers that our employees are our
greatest asset and we are looking for a Director of Life Sciences who can provide
strong leadership on a daily basis.
The successful
candidate will have responsibility for developing this department which will
allow us to continue to grow and fulfil its mission.
This crucial role will also be responsible for:
· Leading on all
aspects of the life sciences department strategy and operational aspects
· Overall management
of staff within the life science departments
· Act for the Zoo as
a liaison with Defra, EAZA, BIAZA and other legal entities concerned with zoo
legislation
· Represent the Zoo
in the media
· Maintain and
develop relationships with key political and academic partners
· Be conversant with
relevant codes of practice and legislation, ensure compliance with the zoo
licensing act and other relevant legislation; drive best practice in the zoo
community
The successful
candidate must have at least 4 years’ experience as a senior manager in a zoo
or closely related field and hold a higher degree and / or further professional
postgraduate qualification in a relevant veterinary or biological field.
They will also possess a good working knowledge of the roles, goals and
objectives of the modern zoo. Having previously held a position with managerial
responsibilities and having successfully led teams that have
contributed to improvement, they must be able to demonstrate innovative
thinking. They will, in addition, possess the interpersonal skills and the
vision to be both an effective leader and an influential team member of the
Zoo’s senior management.
The role is on a
permanent, full time basis. Salary is paid monthly, with an annual holiday
entitlement of 34 days (inclusive of bank holidays) and a 5% employer’s pension
contribution (after qualifying period).
If you are
interested, please send your CV with a covering letter and salary expectations
to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org
Closing Date: Thursday 18th May 2017
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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