Animal
Presenter/Trainer
Permanent
– Full Time – 40 hours per week (annualised)
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.
A unique opportunity has arisen at Blackpool Zoo for
an experienced Animal Presenter/Trainer to join our Animal Event’s team assisting
in the daily care, husbandry needs and presentation of our displays. They will
also help in developing and moving forward the section within the framework of
the animal department's aims and objectives in a new and exciting period within
Blackpool Zoo’s history.
The section currently maintains a large breeding
group of Californian Sea Lion and a number of display birds including owls,
Bird of Prey, small & large parrots and some small mammals.
The successful Candidate will be an excellent
communicator with proven presentation skills. Customer service will be key to
this role and you must have an excellent understanding of the principals
involved and how to interact with our visitors to ensure a memorable
experience.
A
minimum of 4 years presenting and animal training experience in a similar
environment and the DMZZA course or equivalent are essential. Experience of
working with a wide range of animal taxa would be advantageous. Proven success
in Animal training or an appropriate qualification in the use of positive
reinforcement training would be beneficial. You will need to be hard working,
physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable.
We offer a competitive salary of £18,695 per annum pro
rata and the opportunity to further your career within the
zoological world.
The Zoo is operated by Parque
Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction operators which
specializes in the tourism/leisure sector. Parque Reunidos currently operates
over 60 parks around the world and attracts over 20 million visitors.
The closing date for applications is the: 10th February 2019.
Please
note, we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout
the advertising period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to
the closing date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as
soon as possible to avoid disappointment. All candidates will be notified of
the outcome of the application by email within 4 weeks of submitting their
application. We are only able to provide individual feedback to those candidates
who are successful through to the interview stage.
Please
send a detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered
for this post to Mrs Anita Bubbins, Personnel Manager, Blackpool Zoo, East Park
Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3 8PP or by email to anita.bubbins@blackpoolzoo.org.uk
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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