Living Wetland Theatre Presenter Trainer
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
37.5 hours per week
working 5 days from 7 to include weekends and bank holidays
£16,753 - £17,635
per annum
Slimbridge Wetland
Centre is working with the Heritage Lottery Fund on a major development
project, which will change how we inspire our visitors. As part of the
development we are creating a Living Wetland Theatre to engage audiences in
free flying bird demonstrations. We are looking for an enthusiastic bird
trainer/presenters to form part of the presentation team.
The successful
candidate will work alongside our Living Collections Deputy Manager and Living
Wetland Theatre Supervisor with wetland bird species including magpie geese and
pink backed pelicans. Birds are being trained using positive reinforcement
methods and free flight is already underway with some of the theatre species.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be involved with a cutting edge
display from early in the developmental process. The ideal candidate will have
experience of working within the animal industry, preferably with birds, and
some experience or a strong interest in animal
training.
The Wildfowl and
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: 17th March 2019
Interview date: 26th March 2019
Registered Charity
Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410
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