Animal
Presenter/Trainer
Permanent – 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.
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.
A minimum of 3 years
presenting and animal training experience in a similar environment and the
DMZZA course or equivalent are essential. Experience of working with a wide range
of animal taxa would be advantageous. Proven success in Animal training or an
appropriate qualification in the use of positive reinforcement training would
be beneficial. You will need to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic
and reliable.
We
currently offer a Salary of £18,694.00 per annum
as well as a range of other benefits plus the opportunity to further
your career within the zoological Industry.
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: 26th
January 2020.
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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