OPERATIONS
MANAGER
We’re Hiring!
We are looking to
hire an Operations Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our small,
dedicated animal welfare team.
To Apply for the
role, please send your CV and cover letter to Georgina Groves
georgina@wildwelfare.org
The closing date for
this post is 10th February 2019. We will not be able to accept applications
after this date.
Job Title:
Operations Manager
Position: Part-time
(Flexible working days)
Location: Home-based
but will require International Travel
Reporting To:
Projects Director
Salary: On
application
Main Duties
Wild Welfare is
developing a flagship welfare partnership programme Partner4Animals that will
utilise the sharing of expertise from the leading zoo and aquarium community to
support the development of high standards of animal management and care within
all zoos globally. This role will be required to coordinate and implement these
growing partnership programmes. As a growing organisation, this position will
also require you to provide support in some of our ongoing field projects
around the world. You will be required to ensure that appropriate and ongoing
communications are presented to all key stakeholders, to travel to project
locations to oversee continued programmes of work and provide training where
relevant. You will be required to represent Wild Welfare at key stakeholder
meetings and conferences, and provide input into the yearly strategy plan to
develop ongoing partnerships and projects.
Main
Responsibilities
- To support the development of Wild Welfare’s flagship partnership programme, developing yearly activity plans that feed into operational strategy, to be approved by directors on a rolling 12-month basis.
- To support ongoing international field projects and deliver Wild Welfare training programmes within project locations.
- To represent Wild Welfare in relevant in-country stakeholder meetings and ensure continued project development in-between field activities.
- To provide relevant and timely feedback on field projects for Wild Welfare reporting.
- To represent Wild Welfare within relevant animal welfare and zoo forums and conferences.
Other Duties and
Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice and support on zoo animal welfare queries on behalf of Wild Welfare.
- Identify and support the application of funding where relevant.
Key Skills
- Academic background in animal management and animal welfare science.
- Significant experience in animal management within one or more captive facilities.
- Strong organisational skills in operational areas.
- Proven strategy planning experience.
- Good written and communication skills with a calm and approachable manner.
- Experience in training staff in animal care and management.
- Physically fit for the required tasks.
- Self-motivated and independent, with the ability to work under difficult conditions.
To learn more please
click HERE
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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