Living Collections Manager

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

37.5 Hours per week to be worked on a rota basis to include weekends, bank holidays and evenings in line with business requirements

£29,351 per annum with rent free, on-site, family accommodation provided

Exciting times are coming to Martin Mere, where we are planning considerable investment in redeveloping our zoological collection.

As a result, we are looking to recruit a creative individual, with avicultural, grounds and line management experience, to take responsibility for our already outstanding collection of wetland birds and mammals, to support our exciting development plans and to bring a team of keepers along for the ride.

The successful candidate will ensure that their team performs at the highest level, be instrumental in improving animal husbandry, build strong working relationships with other departments and contribute to developing new exhibits.

You will be educated to A level standard, or equivalent, with previous animal husbandry experience, in particular, aviculture. Previous people management experience is essential, as are excellent communication skills. Experience of the design and development of exhibits and horticultural management are desirable.

Other duties will include public engagement and keeping the grounds to a high standard of presentation.

You will also be part of the duty management team and there is the option of a rent-free, on-site cottage, overlooking Martin Mere, in return for providing some out of hours emergency cover.

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 http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/1288/ZooNewsDig/living_collections_manager/

Closing date: 22nd March 2020

Interview date: 1st April 2020

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