Living Collections Manager
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
37.5 hours per week working 5 from 7
£25,330
- £26,669 per annum
About
Us
WWT (the Wildfowl & Wetlands
Trust) is the nation’s leading wetland conservation charity. We are pioneers in
protecting wetlands for wildlife and people, both in the UK and around the
world.
Almost all life depends on
wetlands for water, food, or habitat. Yet a third of all wetlands have been
destroyed. We are leaders in saving threatened wetland wildlife, a centre for
excellence in conservation science and experts in wetland management and
creation.
We are now looking for a Living
Collections Manager to support the amazing array of birds, animals and
amphibians that have made Llanelli Wetland Centre their home. Our Living Collection
gives visitors the chance to get close to wetland species including our
colourful flamingos and the world’s rarest goose.
The
Benefits
- Salary of
£25,330 - £26,669 per annum
-
Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
- Life
assurance
- 25 days’
annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 30 days after five years’
service
- Free car
parking and secure bike storage areas
- Cycle to
Work scheme
- Free entry
to all our centres
This incredible role is the
perfect opportunity for a zoo management professional from a large-scale
visitor attraction with expertise in birds, mammals and amphibians to advance
their career and support some of the UK’s most exceptional natural habitats.
People are one of our most
important assets and we understand that only through your efforts (and those of
around 400 colleagues and 1,000 volunteers) can we continue to improve,
conserve and support the UK’s wildlife.
The
Role
As the Living Collections Manager,
you will oversee the living collection area and the Collection Team at Llanelli
Wetland Centre in Carmarthenshire. You will ensure that we deliver the highest
standards of animal welfare as well as delivering incredible, surprising and
engaging visitor experiences all year round.
Specifically, your role will
involve:
- Taking responsibility for all
aviculture and animal management and upkeep
- Delivering an outstanding living
collections area
- Supporting our visitor
engagement strategy and Llanelli Wetland Centre objectives
- Ensuring we are compliant with
zoo licensing regulations, DEFRA’s Standard of Modern Zoo Practice and our own
animal health practices
- Driving operational improvements
that will enhance the visitor experience
About
You
To be considered as the Living
Collections Manager, you will need:
- Practical experience at zoo
management level
- Substantial experience in
large-scale visitor attractions with animal collections
- Substantial experience in the
care, feeding, husbandry and breeding of birds, mammals and amphibians
- Experience of motivating a team
and inspiring an enthusiastic approach to work, as well as evidence of
leadership and team building skills
- An animal management
qualification
- A full, valid driving licence
A degree level qualification (or
equivalent), ideally in zoology, would be beneficial to your application. An
IOSH health & safety qualification or equivalent would also be
advantageous, as would a certificate in the use of pesticides. A firearms
certificate is also desirable.
WWT is an equal opportunities
employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
For more information, and to apply for the
role, please visit http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/1294/ZooNewsDig/living_collections_manager/
Closing date: 19th March
2020
Interview date: 30th
March 2020
Registered Charity
Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410
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