Browse Management Keeper
Job Reference:
LEL1320
Longleat Safari
& Adventure Park has been one of the UK’s best-loved attractions for over
50 years. As a business we are passionate about providing wondrous and
immersive experiences which lead to lifelong memories for the 800,000 guests
that visit us every year. Our Animal Adventure team are looking for a Browse
Management Assistant to support good quality and sustainable browse for our
animal sections.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role will be
responsible for the tree management and sustainable harvesting of a variety of
browse species used by animal operations departments. Duties will include tree
planting, coppicing, pollarding and cultivating and preparing browse and other
plant materials.
You will be leading
in all aspects of developing modern browse harvesting techniques and feeding
techniques as a representative of the team at regional and international zoo
horticultural events.
A copy of the full
job description can be forwarded upon request via recruitment@longleat.co.uk
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate
will have experience within forestry or horticultural industries relating to
the cultivation, harvesting and management of eucalyptus, oak, bramble, privet,
willow and other sustainable browse species. An interest in animal-plant relationships
and plant monoculture would be preferable alongside relevant skills and
harvesting techniques.
An advanced
qualification in animal management or forestry as well as a minimum of 2 years’
horticultural experience as well as a full driving licence are essential to
this role.
HOURS OF WORK
This is a fixed term
position until 8th January 2017, working 40 hours a week hours over 5 days as
required by the business to include weekends, evenings and bank holidays. Hours
will vary from 8.30am until close (times vary throughout the season).
OUR VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
We expect all of our
team to embrace our company values, and display ‘Longleat behaviours’. This
post requires flexibility of hours, energy application and passion.
At Longleat, we
focus on our People and our Guests, to listen actively, to work as a team, to
empower others and to show empathy. Our
values are:
We Engage and
Inspire – We focus on engaging and inspiring our guests, delivering unique and
lifelong memories
We put People First
– We seek to serve others and put their interests first. We treat them with
respect, we value their opinions and collaborate to be better together
We Continuously
Improve – We embrace change and pursue excellence in everything we do
We act with
Integrity – We work in a principled, open and conscientious manner
We take Safety
Seriously – Never compromising on a safe and secure environment
When we recruit we
place equal emphasis on technical ability and personal attributes to match our
brand values.
REWARDING YOU
At Longleat
Enterprises Ltd we offer unique benefits such as complementary Longleat Safari
Park and Cheddar admission tickets, attractive discounts on annual passes,
special nightly rates on group hotels, discounted hotel Spa treatments, life
assurance cover, and 29 days paid holiday (pro rata).
APPLY NOW
Do not miss this
exciting opportunity to be part of the team at Longleat! We welcome
applications online via our website - http://jobs.longleat.co.uk/
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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