JOB DESCRIPTION
Job
Title: Head of
Farm and Wildlife
Department: Animal Department
Reporting to: Director,
Management Team
Responsible for: Keepers, Trainee Keepers, Volunteers, Work
Experience, Keeper for a Day and Animal Encounter Participants
Date Prepared: August 2022
About Hogshaw farm & Wildlife
park:
Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park (formerly Green Dragon Eco Farm)
is an open farm and wildlife park. We pride ourselves on being a fun day out with
a focus on conservation, education and sustainability. The business is under
new management and we are seeking an experienced professional with a proven
track record in the animal industry (at least 5 years and DMZAA or equivalent qualification)
who can help manage and grow our animal offering, centred on European wildlife
and rare breed UK livestock.
Main function of job:
Lead and manage the farm and wildlife team, including staff
training, maintenance of high-quality standards and assist with collection planning.
Ensure the efficient running of the animal department including standard
husbandry duties (cleaning feeding, upholding the five freedoms as described by
the SSSMZP*). Continue to improve and enhance animal exhibits, maintaining a
friendly and supportive working environment, and contributing to the general
upkeep of the park. The successful applicant will be well organised and a
self-starter.
Main
Duties:
·
Organise and manage the farm and
wildlife team
·
Daily monitoring and husbandry
(nutrition, cleaning, health) of the animals
·
Preparing specialised diets, in
line with recommended values and Zootrition software
·
Keeping accurate daily records of
animal behaviour, using ZIMs software
·
Familiarity with zoo licensing and
preparation for any inspections
·
Ensuring effective staff training
·
Presenting friendly, entertaining
and informative talks to both public and school groups
·
Assisting with the Keeper for a
Day and Farmer for a Day animal encounter schemes
·
Upholding the company’s Health and
Safety policies and procedures
·
Maintaining the upkeep of animal exhibits
and helping to design new ones
·
Any other duties around the park
as may be required by management
General:
Full-time position. The hours of work will normally be 45 hours
per week, from 8am to 5.30pm in the summer, this may vary during the shorter winter
daylight hours. Occasionally, some out
of hours work may be necessary, and will usually be paid as overtime., and will
be consecutive, working five days on, two off.
Salary:
Circa £25,000
*Secretary
of States Standards of Modern Zoo Practice
Please
send Full CV and covering letter to
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It will be greatly appreciated as I am semi retired and have had no regular income for over two years.
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