Animal
Team Leader – Carnivores
Join our
vibrant organisation
As an
action oriented conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife’s desire is to connect
people with nature. Through enthusing people about the wonders of the natural
world we’re certain they’ll share our passion to conserve it. Our success
relies on two key things. The impression we create through our 140 acre
zoological park, Marwell Zoo, with its wide array of exotic and endangered
species and the family of talented people we employ who share our passion and
bring our vision to life.
A full
time opportunity has arisen to join our Animal Management Team as an Animal
Team Leader of our Carnivores section.
We have
exciting plans for our collection and exhibits, offering great opportunities
for creative project and team work. This role is responsible for coordinating
& supervising daily operations of the team, ensuring that all aspects of
animal care are carried out to a high standard. This will include husbandry
routines, animal nutrition, training, enrichment and assisting
with veterinary intervention as required.
The
successful candidate will have extensive, specialist taxonomic knowledge and
wide-ranging experience of the management of Carnivore species with a minimum
Level 3 (ANC /DMZAA) or equivalent qualification in animal management or
biological sciences.
Placed
in the top 15 of the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-For-Profit organisations, we
know that our future plans will only be delivered through a great team of
highly motivated people. We’ll provide a generous package and the opportunity
to further develop your professional skills and abilities, to have a big say in
future plans and of course, a fantastic working environment!
Accommodation
may be available on a short term basis to the successful candidate. Please note
this would incur a rental cost. Due to the need to drive park vehicles,
candidates must also hold a full driving license valid for the UK.
If you
would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation and become part of our
Marwell Family, please visit our website, marwell.org.uk for a full candidate
brief and our electronic application form. This application form must be
completed for you to be considered for this role.
Closing
Date: 10th October 2018
Successful
applicants for vacancies with Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a DBS
check as a condition of employment.
Marwell
Wildlife is an equal opportunities employer.
Colden
Common, Winchester, Hants, SO21 1JH.
Registered
charity number 275433. marwell.org.uk
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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