Technician – Fish and Aquatics

Technician – Fish and Aquatics

£15,075 - £18,290 (dependent upon qualifications and experience)

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE

The post holder will work under the direction of the Animal Management Centre (AMC) Manager in undertaking the management and husbandry of the Fish and Aquatics section.  In addition to supporting the College’s education goals in this outstanding area of the curriculum, the department also has full BIAZA membership and participates in a number of conservation breeding programs.  Working with teaching staff the post holder will provide practical support, and supervision to students in practical subjects both on an individual and group basis, ensuring provision is learner focused, to achieve exemplary standards in animal welfare, teaching and customer service.

Candidates should be educated to at least level 2 in a relevant vocational subject and be able to demonstrate a professional track record of work within the Fish/Aquatics industry.  A flexible approach to a varied workload with a real enthusiasm for the fish you will be working with, plus herptile knowledge and experience would be an advantage.  The post holder will be required to work weekends on a rotational basis.

This post is based at the Sparsholt campus.

On-site Accommodation for single occupancy in a shared house may be available.

Closing Date: 09 January 2017

College Benefits

•        Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)

•        Death Benefit grant of 3 x salary if in the pension scheme

•        Free on-site parking

•        Car Share Scheme

•        Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

•        Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme

•        Flexible Working Policy

•        Holiday entitlement of 22 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus Public and Bank Holidays along with college closure days at Xmas.

•        Child Care Vouchers

•        Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave via a salary sacrifice arrangement

•        Access to an employee assistance scheme

•        On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus (membership £100 per annum)

•        Free gym classes at the Sparsholt campus

•        You Make the Difference Staff nomination scheme

•        Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, flowers, fruit & vegetables, fish, venison and turkey.

•        Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at the Andover campus

•        Discounted admission to Marwell Zoo

•        Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications

•        Dog Kennelling facility on Sparsholt campus (subject to availability)

•        Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices

There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider

Application packs are available from:

Human Resources, Sparsholt College Hampshire, Winchester SO21 2NF

24 hour recruitment line: 01962 797438.

www.sparsholt.ac.uk

HR@sparsholt.ac.uk

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Keeper/Instructor in Aquatics

Keeper/Instructor in Aquatics

Reaseheath College

Cheshire

Status: Fixed term for 1 year, 37 hours per week (1 FTE) 

Salary: £18,022 - £20,040 per annum, pro rata (A21-A24)

Our £4 million Animal Management Centre opened in 2010 and offers world class facilities including rooms for reptiles, amphibians and fish, a mammal hose, teaching and meeting rooms and an impressive entrance to the college’s zoo. We have 40 specialist staff over 800 students and more than 1000 animals of around 200 species.

Due to Reaseheath College’s continued expansion an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Keeper/Instructor in Aquatics to join our hard working and dynamic Keeper/Instructor team.

You will have at least 3 years’ experience within the aquatics industry including working with large life support systems. A wider range of knowledge covering reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds would be beneficial. The successful applicant will possess a vocational qualification in Animal Management or Equivalent discipline at Level 3 or above and a wide ranging experience of animal husbandry in both domestic and zoo animals.

The role will include supervising students, conducting radical sessions, doing assessments and ensuring relevant paperwork is completed on time and supporting lecturing staff in providing a high quality, effective.

Weekend work and bank holiday work will be necessary as required.

For further details please visit our website to download the job description and person specification.

Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. This will be paid for by the College.

How to Apply:

Please visit our website at https://recruitment.reaseheath.ac.uk

Closing Date:  Monday 19th January 2015

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Marine & Freshwater Projects Coordinator

Marine & Freshwater Projects Coordinator

£14,852 – 18,893 plus London Weighting
12 month contract

The Zoological Society of London’s (ZSL) Marine & Freshwater Conservation Programme seeks to bring direct and sustained conservation benefits to marine, coastal and freshwater wildlife and their habitats. ZSL is looking to recruit a dynamic individual to act as Projects Coordinator for the Programme. They will be responsible for managing financial, logistical, administrative and reporting requirements for conservation projects, including those arising from collaborative arrangements between ZSL and partner organisations. They will also be taking part in field work relating to the Thames Estuary project.

This job would suit a recent Masters graduate in the field of aquatic / marine biology, or similar discipline, who is looking to develop a career in conservation. They will have an understanding of, and passion for, the conservation of aquatic habitats and fauna both in the UK and abroad.

The successful candidate will be independently driven and show initiative; confident in verbal and written communications, with good inter-personal skills; numerate, preferably with an understanding of statistical analysis; and have good time management and organisational skills. We would expect the applicant to be pro-active and would encourage them to become involved in the development / revision of projects, methodologies and reports.

A full driving licence is essential.

This grant-funded position is a 12 month contract and will be located in London with some travel.

Please click here for a job description: Marine Freshwater Projects Co Ordinator Sep 09 (29 KB)

Please send CV’s and a covering letter by email to hr@zsl.org

Closing date: Friday 25th September 2009

We expect to interview successful applicants Monday 5th and/or Tuesday 6th October 2009.

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Interim Ranger & Exhibits Manager - Blue Planet Aquarium

Interim Ranger & Exhibits Manager - Blue Planet Aquarium

Job Description
(12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave)

POSITION: Interim Ranger & Exhibits Manager Blue Planet Aquarium (BPA)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Zoological Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING STAFF:

BPA RANGER TEAM
Tropical Marine Specialist
Freshwater Specialist
Herpetology Specialist
Native Marine and Otter Specialist
Coral Specialist
Work Experience & Volunteers

BPA DIVE TEAM
Dive Officer
Maintenance Diver
Full time Diver
Part time Dive Team

RESPONSIBLE FOR LIASING WITH:
Blue Planet Aquarium Management Team
Zoological Manager
Dive Co-ordinator
Dive Officer

KEY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
• Compile Zoological Team rota’s to ensure adequate team cover for both Ranger Team and Dive operations within Budget and distribute 4 weeks ahead
• To agree short / medium / long term goals for self and each BPA ranger team member and focus on achieving such goals through clear objectives and clear timescales
• Responsible for undertaking the Induction, training and appraisals for the BPA Rangers Team. • Co-ordinate the BPA volunteer and work experience programs and training programs.
• Represent the Zoological team at BPA management level by attending meetings and assuming Duty Management responsibility as and when agreed on a BPA Management Rota.

FINANCE MANAGEMENT
• To assist the Zoological Manager in controlling costs and expenses to budget obtaining best value for money on expenditure
• Review with Zoological Manager on a monthly basis departmental expenditure
• Assist the Zoological Manager with timely and accurate completion of Zoological payroll reporting to deadlines
• Ensure that consumables are kept in stock to meet the requirements of the zoological department rangers and divers

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & DISPLAYS
• Day-to-day management of animal husbandry through a hands on involved approach
• Assist Zoological Manager in ensuring that BPA displays and exhibits are maintained to a high standard (weekly walkabout report used to identify positive and negative feedback on exhibits)
• Monitor the water quality of BPA exhibits within parameters assigned by Zoological Manager
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe standards of all plant rooms, tool rooms, laboratories and quarantine facilities
• Monitor and meet the nutritional requirements of BPA animals
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of assigned exhibits
• Support Dive Officer and Zoological Manager with main tank maintenance and husbandry activities
• Assist Zoological Manager providing support for Night Watchman for exhibit life support systems

ZOO LICENCE
• Assist Zoological Manager in ensuring that BPA adheres to all applicable regulatory framework requirements – e.g. Zoo Licence, Health and Safety, Diving at Work Regulations 1997 etc
• Maintain BPA livestock records utilising current recording protocols - 7 Column format, ICIS – in accordance with Zoo Licence regulations
• Be an active participant of the Deep Sea Leisure Ethical Review Committee

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
• Production of development plan for assigned exhibits
• Support Rangers with submission of development plans for exhibits and monitor progress to completion
• Invest time in compiling plans for Zoological CAPEX proposals in July on an annual basis
• Completion of any approved Zoological CAPEX projects within budget and in agreed timescales

PERSONAL MANAGEMENT
• From time to time the company or manager may make reasonable requests for you to undertake duties not necessarily covered in the above
• To provide leadership by communicating well, maintaining good business relationships and representing BPA in a positive light
• To be responsible for ongoing development of self

Please reply to Janeen Pickup janeep@blueplanetaquarium.co.uk


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Reptile, Aquatic and Small Mammal Keeper - Colchester Zoo

Reptile, Aquatic and Small Mammal Keeper - Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo is currently recruiting for a suitably experienced and
qualified animal keeper to work on the Reptile, Aquatic and Small
Mammal Section. The successful applicant will be responsible as part
of a team for the day to day husbandry and welfare of the animals on
the section This position will report to the Head of Section and the
Zoo Curator.

The successful applicant will have experience with working with zoo
animals. . Experience with freshwater and marine aquaria is desirable
but the position requires the ability to work with a broad range of
species.

Applicants should be educated to at least GCSE level (including
English and a biological science) and have obtained at least an ND or
HND in Animal Care or above. Preference will be given to applicants
holding the City and Guilds Certificate in Zoo Animal Management or the
Advanced National Certificate in Zoo Animal Management.

Please send your CV and covering letter to the Zoological Director,
Colchester Zoo Ltd., Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL


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