Thursday, May 23, 2019

Living Collections Supervisor - Amphibians


Living Collections Supervisor - Amphibians


WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
37.5 hours per week working 5 days from 7 to include weekends and bank holidays
£22,308 - £23,480 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Slimbridge Wetland Centre to oversee our renowned Toad Hall and amphibian collection. Home to a large and diverse collection of amphibians, Toad Hall is a favourite with Slimbridge visitors. Behind the scenes, the collection has a well maintained breeding facility where several rare species have been bred including some exciting firsts in captive amphibian management.   

The successful candidate will work alongside our Deputy Living Collections Manager for Animal Presentations, planning and delivering handling sessions and talks, and maintaining this unique and exciting collection.

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people.  We conserve, restore and create wetlands, are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, and inspire everyone to value what healthy wetlands can achieve for people and nature.  Our ten UK sites provide exceptional access to nationally or internationally important wetland reserves, most combined with wider visitor experiences including living collections of wetland birds and animals, boat and vehicle safaris, pond dipping, natural play spaces, art galleries and trails, cafes, shops and a wide variety of programmed seasonal events and activities. Our sites attract over one million visitors every year, including day visitors and members.

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 http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/1198/ZooNewsDig/living_collections_supervisor_amphibians/
Closing date:  9th June 2019
Interview date:  20th June 2019

Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410 








photo 
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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