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
£17,238 - £18,146
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/presenter to form part of the presentation team.
The successful
candidate will work as part of the Living Wetland Theatre team 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 during the final stages
of its development. 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 &
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
car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Cycle
to work scheme
- Free
entry to all our centres
For more
information, and to apply for the role, please visit
Closing date: 16th October 2019
Interview date: 25th October 2019
WWT is an equal
opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
Registered Charity
Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410
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