Monday, January 27, 2020

Head of "The Lost Kingdom Reptile House"


Head of "The Lost Kingdom Reptile House"

Five Sisters Zoo

About the role:

Five sisters Zoo was founded in 2005, it is an ever-evolving zoological collection with innovative guest experiences and animal habitats.

The Successful candidate will provide the best possible care and management for a diverse collection of animals. It will be responsibility of the Head of this building to ensure that operations run smoothly at all times.

This is a ‘Hands on role’ requiring the successful candidate to be able to work practically, efficiently and effectively.

Key Accountabilities:

Provide the highest level of husbandry according to the needs and requirements of the animals in your care.

Ensure a positive impression of yourself and the company is presented to customers at all times.

The successful applicant will need to be a highly motivated, hard working individual with at least 3 years experience working within a zoological collection and with proven expertise with Reptiles. Excellent customer service, communication and animal husbandry skills are essential.

Applicants must hold a qualification in Zoo animal management or equivalent and have a full valid driving licence.

About you:
You are expected to have completed the DMZAA qualification or have relevant based qualifications. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills have and an understanding and interest in modern zoo animal management.

The position is based at Five Sisters Zoo, you will work an average 40-hour week, and working hours will be flexible and include weekends and bank holidays.

This Position is a Permanent position.

Holiday entitlement is 28 days per year.

Should you feel that you have the attributes for this vacancy, please send your CV and covering letter in writing or email to:

Graeme Curran
Five Sisters Zoo
Gavieside
West Calder
West Lothian
EH55 8PT
Scotland

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Closing Date:  17.00pm – Friday 31st January 2020








photo 
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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