Display Falconer
Gauntlet Bird of
Prey - Eagle and Vulture Park
Gauntlet Birds of
Prey is looking for an experienced display falconer to present multi species
flying presentations, experiences, and educational outreach projects for the
2019 season.
Gauntlet is based in
Knutsford, Cheshire, and is entering it’s 23rd year this year. Gauntlet prides
itself on its jaw dropping multi species flying demonstrations where up to 30
birds take to the sky together. Opportunity has arisen for an experienced display
falconer to join Gauntlet on a full time basis.
The role will
include running daily presentations flying a large variety of birds of prey
including eagles, owls, hawks, falcons, storks, pelicans, and other unusual
species! This will be based at both our main site in Knutsford and also at our
base at Knowsley Safari Park. The successful candidate will also be required to
present and run several of Gauntlets experience days which are run throughout
the year. The role would suite a person with zoo display/presentation
background, experience really is essential but full training will also be
given. It is a full-time role working 5 days a week including weekends. Must be
able to drive and have use of a vehicle. This position would really suite
someone based around the North West of the UK.
As Gauntlet is a
busy centre we cannot accept telephone enquires in relation to the job.
Closing date for applications is: 16th Mar 2019
To apply, or if you
have any further queries please contact Gauntlet, with a covering letter and CV
at info@gauntlet.info. You can also post your CV to Gauntlet Birds of Prey,
Manchester Road, Knutsford, WA16 0SX – FAO Shell Mckee.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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