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Assistant Curator (Animals / Life Sciences)

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Based in the heart of England, Twycross Zoo (TZ) is an award-winning conservation charity and rapidly growing visitor attraction. We’re committed to supporting global welfare and conservation efforts in the captive breeding of endangered species whilst supporting projects from many different countries around the world, including Ape Action Africa, Lola Ya Bonobo and the FFI Cao Vit Gibbon Project.

Our dedicated and enthusiastic team of colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to become a recognised “Centre of Excellence” that continues to make a significant contribution to the welfare and conservation of animals, especially primates, and remain at the heart of conservation.

What will this role of Assistant Curator entail?

As the Assistant Curator, you’ll support the Curator in managing the Animal Department in line with agreed strategies, whilst ensuring colleagues have the required resources and support to ensure high standards of animal husbandry and welfare. Your duties will include, although not be limited to:

Ensuring the requirements for animal welfare and the presentation of the collections are met
Overseeing the capture and restraint of animals
Ensuring up to date knowledge and understanding of the animal species within the collection
Effectively line managing colleagues, providing motivational drive and support
Liaising with key departments within the zoo including Veterinary, Maintenance, Guest Services, Human Resources and others
Contributing to the overall management and organisational development of the Zoo

What will I need to be considered for this Assistant Curator vacancy?

Proven experience within Zoo animal management, with a working knowledge of all taxa within the animal collection
Superb leadership skills, with the ability to effectively motivate colleagues
A passion for the Zoo’s work and purpose
Good IT literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ZIMS (Zoological Information Management Software)
A positive and flexible approach to duties and working hours
Be willing to be trained as a first aider and provide support as required

What will I receive in return?

As the Assistant Curator, you’ll receive a salary of £28,000 to £30,000 (level dependent on experience), along with fantastic additional benefits including 31 days holiday per annum (inclusive of bank holidays), enhanced 5% company pension contribution, a staff membership card giving you free entry to the Zoo on your days off and discounts in our retail and food outlets, and free onsite parking.

You’ll be employed on a permanent contract, working an average of 40 hours per week, 8am to 5pm, 5 days out of 7.

Location: Atherstone, Warwickshire (on the A444, which is easily accessed via the A5 and the M42 Junction 11).

More about us:

To apply for this position, please head over to http://jobs.twycrosszoo.org, where you will be able to select this role and submit your CV for consideration.

All applications for this Assistant Curator vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.

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