Animal
Presenter/Trainer
Maternity Cover –
Full time – 40 hours per week (annualised)
Blackpool Zoo is one
of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and in recent years the zoo has
gone through a rapid modernisation and development process.
A unique opportunity
has arisen at Blackpool Zoo for an experienced Animal Presenter/Trainer to join
our Animal Event’s team assisting in the daily care, husbandry needs and
presentation of our displays. They will also help in developing and moving
forward the section within the framework of the animal department's aims and
objectives in a new and exciting period within Blackpool Zoo’s history.
The section
currently maintains a large breeding group of Californian Sea Lion and a number
of display birds including owls, Bird of Prey, small & large parrots and
some small mammals.
The successful
Candidate will be an excellent communicator with proven presentation skills.
Customer service will be key to this role and you must have an excellent
understanding of the principals involved and how to interact with our visitors
to ensure a memorable experience.
Ideally a minimum of
2 years presenting and animal training experience in a similar environment as
well as the DMZZA course or equivalent would be desirable. Experience of
training a wide range of animal taxa would be advantageous although specilazied
experience in either marine mammals or display birds would be considered. You
will need to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable.
We offer a
competitive salary of £18,695 per annum pro rata and the opportunity to further
your career within the zoological world.
The Zoo is operated
by Parque Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction operators
which specializes in the tourism/leisure sector. Parque Reunidos currently
operates over 60 parks around the world and attracts over 20 million visitors.
The closing date for
applications is the: 31st March 2019
Please note, we will
be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the advertising
period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to the closing
date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as soon as possible
to avoid disappointment. All candidates will be notified of the outcome of the
application by email within 4 weeks of submitting their application. We are
only able to provide individual feedback to those candidates who are successful
through to the interview stage.
Please send a
detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered for
this post to Mrs Anita Bubbins, Personnel Manager, Blackpool Zoo, East Park
Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3 8PP or by email to
anita.bubbins@blackpoolzoo.org.uk
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