Living Collections Assistant –
Aviculture
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre has a fantastic opportunity
for an enthusiastic individual to join our living collection team. You will be
involved in most aviculture activities on site including bird exhibits, a
breeding duckery and our gosling field. Your duties will be varied and include
the daily feeding and overall welfare of all captive birds, data input and
record keeping, engaging with our visitors by giving spot talks and guided
tours as well as assisting with general maintenance and cleaning.
The post is interesting and calls for a can-do practical
approach. The successful candidate will be educated to GCSE standard with
previous aviculture experience, ideally in hand rearing techniques. You will
also be comfortable with carrying out physical country side management work
including the use of power tools such as brush cutters and mowers. You should
also have a genuine enthusiasm for wetland conservation as you need to be able
to engage with audiences of a wide ability and age range.
The position is full-time and will require flexibility in
work pattern.
In return for your
hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30
days after 5 years’ service
- Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
- Life assurance
- Free parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free entry to all our centres
Interview Date: 19th February 2019
To Apply and learn more please click HERE
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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