Living Collections
Manager
WWT Slimbridge
Wetland Centre
37.5 Hours per week
to be worked on a rota basis to include weekends, bank holidays and evenings in
line with business requirements.
Salary £28,775 with
free, on-site, family accommodation provided.
Slimbridge Wetland
Centre is evolving and a fantastic opportunity has arisen to lead the animal
collections team.
We are looking for a
dynamic, energetic, focussed individual who has a proven track record in
developing and leading animal care teams at a well-renown animal institution.
You will be responsible for delivering the centre’s living collection plan and
work with the teams to present engaging and immersive animal exhibits to the
highest standards of animal welfare in accordance with zoo licensing
regulations.
You will have
responsibility for over 2,500 birds, a variety of wetland mammals and a leading
UK collection of over 50 species of amphibians.
You will work
closely with other departments to drive operational improvements across the
site to achieve an amazing, surprising, inspiring and engaging visitor
experience, delivering WWT’s visitor engagement strategy and animal
presentations as the centre goes into a sustained period of growth and
redevelopment.
The Wildfowl &
Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for
wildlife and people. We conserve, restore and create wetlands. We are pioneers
in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world. At our 10 UK
sites around a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature. We work
internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with
sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation
policies.
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
For more
information, and to apply for the role, please visit
Closing date: 3rd March 2019
Interview date: 11th March 2019
Registered Charity
Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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