Friday, January 31, 2020

FIXED TERM TRAINEE ANIMAL KEEPER



FIXED TERM TRAINEE ANIMAL KEEPER


FIXED TERM TRAINEE ANIMAL KEEPER
REQUIRED TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE
A vacancy has arisen for a Trainee Animal keeper at Africa Alive!
for maternity cover.

This position is based on a 40 hour per week contract which will run for approximately 9 months or longer, depending on return.

Working to a high standard under the direction of the Head Keeper, you must be prepared to work with all kinds of domestic and exotic species and will also provide support for the rest of the keeping team.

Applicants must be hard-working and conscientious, prepared to work as a team and expect to work weekends and Bank Holidays. A keen interest in zoo animal husbandry is essential. Ideally, candidates should have some zoo animal experience but this is not essential. Salary dependent on experience and age. A full clean driving licence would be advantageous.

If you would like an opportunity to join our team please download and complete an application form and send this together with a covering letter explaining why you feel that you are suitable for this post to;

Louise Knock -Assistant Head Keeper
ZSEA Africa Alive! Whites Lane, Kessingland, Suffolk, NR33 7TF.

The closing date for this position is 28th February 2020. Applications received after this date will not be considered.


Position to commence from 10th April 2020








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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Animal Keeper



Animal Keeper

Animal Keeper Position at Wild Ireland

Wild Ireland is a new wildlife park located in the Northwest of Ireland. The park is in its infancy but already hosts a wide collection of animals. Wild Ireland is home to European brown bears, European lynx, Grey wolves, Barbary macaques, and a variety of birds, small mammals, and domestic animals. The collection focuses on Ireland’s lost wildlife with a few exceptions.

For more information visit www.wildireland.org

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the new collection and assist with guiding the park as it rapidly develops over the coming years.
Responsibilities will include general husbandry of all animals on site including carnivores and primates.

Hours per week: 40 – 45 including at least two weekends per month.
Salary:  on application
Location: Wild Ireland, Dundrain, Burnfoot, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Start date: Immediate start date

Successful candidates will have a wide range of experience with animals with at least five years paid work experience with bears and primates (or other category one animals). Any applications with less experience will not be shortlisted.
Successful candidates will have good people skills and will be expected to engage with the public during keeper talks and educational tours/ school visits etc.
Wild Ireland has a strong focus on environmental enrichment and training. A successful candidate should have proven success or knowledge of operant conditioning.

A successful candidate should be enthusiastic, motivated, able to work as part of a team with a positive outlook and excellent communication skills at all levels.
Successful candidates will be expected to ensure a high level of animal care including dietary and husbandry knowledge.

Desirable attributes of a successful candidate:
  • Strong observation skills
  • Experience of public speaking
  • Proven success or knowledge of operant conditioning.
  • Full clean driving licence (essential due to location)
  • A relevant animal-related qualification

Conditions of appointment:
Immediate start date
This position will be subject to a six-month probationary period
The role is full time and includes weekend duties as part of the current rolling roster system.
Salary is paid weekly.
20 days holiday per annum

Send your CV and a cover letter outlining some of the requirements to info@wildireland.org with Animal Keeper as the subject of the email.

Only applicants chosen for interview will be replied to due to volume of enquiries expected








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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Visitor Engagement Assistant - Mull Aquarium


Visitor Engagement Assistant - Mull Aquarium

Job description
The Mull Aquarium is part of Tobermory Harbour Association, a not-for-profit community enterprise company, limited by guarantee, with a remit to manage Tobermory Bay on behalf of the community.

The principal responsibilities of the post holder are to provide support to the Mull Aquarium Manager. This will include assisting with the till/shop, Touch pool sessions, animal husbandry and tank maintenance, welcoming visitors and helping them with information about the aquarium and the harbour facilities. You will also be involved in assisting the Manager with the events programme.

Whilst there is no need to have any scientific qualifications, an interest in marine life would be beneficial. There will also be a requirement to contribute to the promotion and advertising of the aquarium whether through events or social media. You would also have a wider involvement in the Harbour facilities and opportunities may arise to be included in some aspects of Harbour operations.

You will be actively engaged in customer care and will be expected to interact with the public in a courteous and helpful manner.

You will report directly to the Mull Aquarium Manager and also the HR Director both of whom will provide support and guidance to ensure that the Mull Aquarium meets the quality of service standards set by the Directors. In-house training will be provided, giving you an opportunity to learn about the marine environment, customer care and retail experience. When opportunities arise external training will be given.

Person specification
Enthusiastic people person. Numeracy skills essential. Interest in marine environment beneficial

Additional information
Hours worked will be according to shift schedules, agreed in advance the Mull Aquarium Manager. This will potentially include working weekends.

PVG/disclosure requirements
Not Required

To apply or learn more please click HERE








photo 
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Volunteers’ Coordinator – Newquay Zoo


Volunteers’ Coordinator – Newquay Zoo

Salary / Rate per hour:  Age related pay

Part time – 15 hours per week

Permanent

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to become the Volunteers’ Coordinator for Newquay Zoo. Together with the Group Volunteers’ Manager and the Volunteers’ Co-ordinator for Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts you will champion the aims and ethos of volunteering across the organisation. 

You will work with the Group Volunteers’ Manager to develop and strengthen the Volunteer Schemes across the sites, maximising volunteer opportunities, where appropriate, whilst ensuring that our aims and the ethos of the Volunteer Scheme are adhered to. You will also work alongside all departments in the organisation to ascertain roles suitable for volunteers and ensure that the role taken on by volunteers is suitable and training is given where necessary.

The successful candidate will come with an understanding of how the Volunteer sector works from either working within it (as a Volunteers’ Co-ordinator or through supporting volunteers) or having been a volunteer themselves. 

DUTIES:

Personal training and development

•        Keep up to date with current legislation and its implementation. 
•        Be familiar with all aspects of volunteer activities.
•        Be familiar with the work and activities of the Wild Planet Trust and its sites. 

Volunteer recruitment

•        Delivering targets and goals for volunteer activities as set by the Group Volunteers’ Manager.
•        Recruitment and selection of all volunteers.
•        Keeping adequate records on all volunteers, recording hours provided and following the recognition system.

Volunteer training and development

•        Coordination of training (induction and role / task related) of all volunteers.
•        In conjunction with the Operational Teams, ensure that all volunteers have the training, support and up to date information they need to carry out their roles / tasks.
•        Identification and implementation of appropriate and regular refresher training and information exchange.
•        Development and production of up to date support material, including information sheets and handbook, newsletters and updates.

Volunteer roles / duty coverage

•        To ensure, where appropriate, the individual needs of all departments are met, managing one off requests for volunteer support.
•        Identifying and developing new volunteering opportunities with the Group Volunteers’ Manager, Operational Teams and Line Managers.
•        Arranging the supervision of all volunteer roles / tasks in consultation with the relevant Operational Manager.
•        Maintain the volunteer rotas to ensure, where possible, requirements are satisfied.
•        Ensure that all volunteers are fully briefed and equipped for their duties.
•        Ensure that weekend volunteers are adequately supported (this may mean that weekend working is required).
•        In conjunction with the relevant Operational Manager, ensure that volunteers are happy; providing regular feedback to the Group Volunteers’ Manager.
•        Ensure that problems with volunteers are dealt with promptly and the outcome is communicated to the relevant Operational Manager / Group Volunteers’ Manager.

For a full job description and the online application form, please go to our website: https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/about-us/vacancies


Closing date:        Sunday 16th February 2020

Interview date:   Wednesday 26th February 2020









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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Animal Keeper


Animal Keeper

The role

Perform all duties to ensure the smooth running of the allocated animal section within Living Collections, aiming to optimise the quality of animal welfare and visitor experience in support of RZSS’ vision and mission.

This is a full time permanent role, where the working hours are 37.5 hours per week and will include regular weekend and occasional evening working.

 Some of the things you’ll do:

  • Ensure animal welfare, husbandry and management is of the highest standard, taking into account relevant legislation and best practice animal management.
  • Contribute to the display of the animal collection to ensure suitable for animal’s needs and presentable to the public, e.g. positive visitor engagement and suggest ideas for development to relevant departments, e.g. Property & Estates and Interpretation.
  • Engage with and support visitors, ensuring your message is consistent with team objectives and in line with RZSS’ mission and vision whilst providing first-class customer care and service, e.g. answering visitor queries and undertaking public talks, tours and Keeper for a Day experiences.
  • Collate and record detailed and accurate animal records via daily record sheets in relation to the good management of the animal collection and animal training, and to ensure accurate data (e.g. weights, behaviours, births, deaths and treatments received) can be input to the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS).

 What we’re looking for:

  • You’ll have a Diploma in Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) or equivalent accredited zoo vocational qualification and knowledge and understanding of Zoological legislation and best practice
  • Confident presentations skills, e.g. about animals, their welfare and care
  • First-class customer service, e.g. interpersonal skills and ability to engage with the public
  • Significant practical experience in a zoo or animal-related environment
  • A practical understanding of current conservation science, zoo biology and animal welfare ethics.
  • Experience of practically managing a range of exotic animal taxonomic groups

 For further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria – please see the ‘related documents’ section under the site location map.

Please click HERE

We offer a range of great benefits which can be found at: www.rzss.org.uk/about-rzss/staff-benefits










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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Animal Keeper



Animal Keeper


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Animal Keeper to work within the Living Collections team at the Highland Wildlife Park. Based in the Cairngorm National Park, our 200-acre site is home to a collection that specialises in Scottish and other cold weather adapted species from around the world.  This is a full-time permanent role, where the working hours are 37.5 hours per week and will include regular weekend and occasional evening working. For further information and details on how to apply, please visit the RZSS Vacancy Page.







photo 
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant