Living Collections Assistant - Mammals

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

37.5 hours per week working 5 days from 7 to include weekends and bank holidays

£17,115 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Slimbridge Wetland Centre to join the mammal team. The mammal department at Slimbridge is a well-established collection of specialist wetland mammals with potential for development. The mammal assistant will work with the Living Collections Supervisor for Mammals to continue the smooth running and further develop a diverse and interactive wetland mammal visitor experience.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and well-functioning presentations team with extensive experience among them. We are looking for someone equally enthusiastic and positive to become a flexible part of the team and deliver daily talks with our resident otters and other presentations animals. The role also presents opportunities to be involved with the other two sections within the department and work with our extensive amphibian collection and our unique upcoming wetland bird display.

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 parking

- 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/1302/ZooNewsDig/living_collections_assistant_mammals/

Closing date: Sunday 3^rd January 2021

Interview date: Tuesday 12th January 2021

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