Animal Management Centre Manager

Animal Management Centre Manager

£30,269 - £34,072

 SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE

The post holder will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Animal Management Centre and for the provision of high quality services by the Animal Management Centre and its staff, to the College and to external customers for the primary purpose of education and training.

The successful candidate will hold relevant industry related qualifications and have proven extensive experience and skills in managing a successful team within an animal collection. Providing a high quality, professional and customer focussed service to both students and external clients are essential to this post. 

Normally, the post holder will be expected to live on-site for which a 3 bed family house is provided at a subsidised rate.

This post is based at the Sparsholt campus.

Closing Date:         25 January 2016

Interview Date:         04 February 2016

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 28 days 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 £85 per annum)

•        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)

•        Discounted horse riding lessons at the Sparsholt Equine Centre

•        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:

24 hour recruitment line: 01962 797438

www.sparsholt.ac.uk

HR@sparsholt.ac.uk

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Endangered Primate Species Centre Manager

Endangered Primate Species Centre Manager

Job Description

The Endangered Asian Species Trust founded by Monkey World Ape-Rescue UK, is currently seeking a manager to work in Vietnam at the Dao Tien Endangered Primate Species Centre, on a two year placement.

Centre background

In 2008 the Dao Tien Endangered Primate Species Centre was established in Cat Tien National Park, in direct collaboration with the Vietnamese Government. Dao Tien focuses on four species of primate (golden-cheeked gibbon, black-shanked douc, silvered langur and pygmy loris), supporting the Vietnamese Government with rescue, rehabilitation and developing reintroduction techniques for healthy individuals. In addition to finding solutions for individuals not fit for release. The centre is located in a remote location, on a 56 ha island- applicants must be comfortable with this isolated lifestyle

Basic job information

We are currently recruiting for an onsite manager based on the island of Dao Tien in Vietnam. This post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with in situ conservation on the front-line.

Responsibilities include:

• Animal responsibilities Supporting and training our Vietnamese primate care team in daily husbandry
• Observe the centres primates for signs of illness, injury or assessment of rehabilitation
• Able to undertake basic veterinary nurse skills (under guidance)
• Monitoring diets and protocols (food quality, variety and hygiene)
• Maintaining appropriate environmental and behavioural enrichment
• Supervising cage infrastructure maintenance/development (identify the need for the repair or replacement of facilities and equipment)
• Supervising maintenance of solar panel electric fences for semi-forested gibbon enclosures (2-20ha)
• Supporting the Forestry Protection Department on rescues, with animal handling and intensive care procedures.

Admin, education and capacity building responsibilities

• Capacity building within our Vietnamese team members
• The manager will work closely with our head Vietnamese keeper and Vietnamese Director ensuring staffing rotas are complete.
• Supervising International volunteers and researchers. (in particular guiding the work of animal and education volunteers)
• Maintaining animal/financial and eco-tourism records and reports
• Reporting to Vietnamese and UK Director on a regular basis.
• Overseeing monthly budgets
• Conducting guided educational tours in English on Dao Tien and education to schools when necessary
• Representing Dao Tien at media interviews, internal and external meetings.

Qualifications

• Candidates will have a higher education qualification in a Zoological related science (min degree) or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of three years primate care experience essential
• Experience in basic veterinary nurse skills desirable
• Excellent communication skills are required, both verbal and written, in English. With a willingness to learn basic Vietnamese.
• Applicants must be prepared to work flexible hours, dependent on rescue centre needs.
• Leadership skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams
• Excellent project management skills, the ability to prioritise and time management skills are essential.
• The successful applicant must meet this position's medical standard including required vaccinations

Salary will vary based on experience and length of contract (£10,000 - £16,000 per annum). In addition to the agreed salary basic food and accommodation will be provided on site at Dao Tien at no charge, and one International flight per year will be paid for by EAST.

Organisation Website

www.go-east.org

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please provide your current CV and a covering letter stating why you believe you should be considered for the Manager position to- daotien@go-east.org

PLEASE, NO PHONE INQUIRIES.

Applicants are thanked in advance and advised that only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

Application Deadline 30/06/2015 

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Manager - Dao Tien Endangered Primate Species Centre

Manager

Dao Tien Endangered Primate Species Centre  Vietnam

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The Endangered Asian Species Trust founded by Monkey World Ape-Rescue UK, is currently seeking a manager to work in Vietnam at the Dao Tien Endangered Primate Species Centre, on a two year placement.

·        Centre background

In 2008 the Dao Tien Endangered Primate Species Centre was established in Cat Tien National Park, in direct collaboration with the Vietnamese Government. Dao Tien focuses on four species of primate (golden-cheeked gibbon, black-shanked douc, silvered langur and pygmy loris), supporting the Vietnamese Government with rescue, rehabilitation and developing reintroduction techniques for healthy individuals. In addition to finding solutions for individuals not fit for release. The centre is located in a remote location, on a 56 ha island- applicants must be comfortable with this isolated lifestyle

·        Basic job information

We are currently recruiting for an onsite manager based on the island of Dao Tien in Vietnam. This post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with in situ conservation on the front-line.

Responsibilities include-       

• Animal responsibilities

·        Supporting and training our Vietnamese primate care team in daily husbandry

·        Observe the centres primates for signs of illness, injury or assessment of rehabilitation

·        Able to undertake basic veterinary nurse skills (under guidance)

·        Monitoring diets and protocols (food quality, variety and hygiene)

·        Maintaining appropriate  environmental and behavioural enrichment

·        Supervising cage infrastructure maintenance/development (identify the need for the repair or replacement of facilities and equipment)

·        Supervising maintenance of solar panel electric fences for semi-forested gibbon enclosures (2-20ha)

·        Supporting the Forestry Protection Department on rescues, with animal handling and intensive care procedures.

• Admin, education and capacity building responsibilities

·        Capacity building within our Vietnamese team members

·        The manager will work closely with our head Vietnamese keeper and Vietnamese Director ensuring staffing rotas are complete. 

·        Supervising International volunteers and researchers. (in particular guiding the work of animal and education volunteers)

·        Maintaining animal/financial and eco-tourism  records and reports

·        Reporting to Vietnamese and UK Director on a regular basis.

·        Overseeing monthly budgets

·        Conducting guided educational tours in English on Dao Tien and education to schools when necessary

·        Representing Dao Tien at media interviews, internal and external meetings.

• ·        Qualifications

·        Candidates will have a higher education qualification in a Zoological related science (min degree) or equivalent experience.

·        A minimum of three years primate care experience essential

·        Experience in basic veterinary nurse skills desirable

·        Excellent communication skills are required, both verbal and written, in English. With a willingness to learn basic Vietnamese.

·        Applicants must be prepared to work flexible hours, dependent on rescue centre needs.

·        Leadership skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams

·         Excellent project management skills, the ability to prioritise and time management skills are essential.

·        The successful applicant must meet this position's medical standard including required vaccinations

Salary will vary based on experience and length of contract (£10,000  -  £16,000  per annum). In addition to the agreed salary basic food and accommodation will be provided on site at Dao Tien at no charge, and one  International flight per year will be paid for by EAST.

To apply for this position, please provide your current CV and a covering letter stating why you believe you should be considered for the Manager position to- daotien@go-east.org

 PLEASE, NO PHONE INQUIRIES.

Applicants are thanked in advance and advised that only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

Closing date for applications is 31st June, 2015. 

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Manager of Animal & Veterinary Care

Manager of Animal & Veterinary Care

Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education 

(GRACE) Center, Inc.

GRACE, a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, seeks a highly motivated and team oriented individual to act as the on-site manager for animal programs at its facility in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. GRACE is the only place in the world that

provides sanctuary for orphaned Grauer’s gorillas with the ultimate goal of rehabilitating and reintroducing them back into the wild. Fourteen gorillas live at GRACE in a single social group; several monkeys are also in residence. GRACE is located in a very

remote, mountainous region near the Tayna Nature Reserve; expatriates are uncommon in the area.

Position Description: 

The Manager of Animal & Veterinary Care will be responsible for supervising the implementation of standard operating procedures for all animal care at GRACE in coordination with the GRACE Veterinary and Animal Care & Welfare Advisory Groups and GRACE Directors. 

The Manager’s duties will include working with a team of

Congolese on a daily basis to care for resident animals and monitor and document animal health. The Manager will be responsible for carrying out monthly parasite screenings and any needed medical interventions. He/she will also organize annual

health exams in coordination with veterinary advisors. 

For this position, we are looking for someone who is a team player with demonstrated skills and experience--preferably in a field setting--with procedures including parasitology screenings, darting and anesthesia recovery, necropsies, emergency medicine, and processing and interpreting blood work. The Manager will work closely with and train Congolese staff, so teaching experience is highly desirable. 

The Manager may also have some administrative duties,

and there may be opportunities to work with the local community on veterinary outreach projects.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in veterinary science (veterinarian or veterinary technician) with excellent clinical skills and experience managing captive animal care and welfare

• 5 or more years experience working with primates, preferably gorillas in a zoo or sanctuary setting

• Fluency in or advanced knowledge of French and/or Kiswahili; fluency in English 

• Proven ability to live in remote locations with very basic living conditions

• Proven communication and leadership skills

• Enthusiasm for teaching and working with others, particularly with people from different cultures

Salary/funding:

Salary commensurate with experience; support will also include all travel and living expenses

Term of Appointment:

The position is for 1 year with the possibility of renewal based on performance evaluation

Application Deadline: March 15, 2015

Comments:

Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references by email to info@gracegorillas.org 

Please write “Animal & Vet Manager Application” in the subject line. 

The position is ready to be filled as soon as possible, but start date is negotiable.

Contact Information:

Dr. Sonya Kahlenberg

GRACE Executive Director

P.O. Box 334

Cumberland Center, ME 04021

USA

Website:

http://gracegorillas.org/

Email Address:

info@gracegorillas.org

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Manager, Musée océanographique de Monaco

Manager, Musée océanographique de Monaco

The manager of the aquarium division will drive its future development and take it to state of the art world standards in terms of visitor experience.

A scientific background is preferred, but not necessarily in marine biology, as specialist expertise resides in the existing aquarium team of some 10 specialists in aquarium life.

The ideal candidate would typically come from a managerial position in an aquarium, zoo, nature park, museum, theme park etc and have a deep interest in marine life.  This position is as much about managing people, projects and processes as it is about managing living creatures.

The candidate may be of any nationality, and is expected to be resident in Southern France, close to Monaco.

Reporting line:

This position reports to the Director, Operations of the Institut Océanographique (Musée Océanographique de Monaco)

Main responsibilities:

Developing the range of species represented in the aquarium.

Supervise health and safety aspects of aquaculture/incubation.

Support the Director, Operations in purchasing, budgets, development of new projects, regulatory compliance, etc.

Receiving VIP, media and other professional visitor groups is part of the job.

Must be able to work effectively with different teams at the oceanographic museum (PR and communications, events management, cultural heritage, etc)

Desired Skills

A scientific degree is preferred but the candidate must have the requisite experience in the for-profit sector, not in academia or NGOs.

The candidate must have a good working knowledge of French, the verbal and written language of communication at the oceanographic museum.  

For more information visit: http://www.oceano.mc

or

Contact: Alexia TYE    a.tye@oceano.org

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Centre Manager/Zoo Curator

Centre Manager/Zoo Curator

The Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre is looking for a Centre Manager/ Zoo Curator to oversee all aspects of the business and animal collection. This is a new role that has arisen from the continuous development of the centre. We are looking for a forward thinking candidate who can lead the centre forwards as a collection in line with modern zoo practices. An understanding of the role of the modern zoo is essential. The right candidate will have a fundamental role in advancing the centre by actively pursuing and promoting a greater involvement in the zoo community. This is a challenging role that will cover all aspects of the business including catering, retail and events.

The Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre is based on a small site near Sheffield. Established in 1994 it is has developed gradually over the years from the early days as a butterfly house to the recognisable collection it is today and are now full members of Biaza. http://www.butterflyhouse.co.uk/


The ideal candidate will have:

•A wide range of experience in Bird/Animal Training
•Experience working with a wide range of animals including tropical species
•Experience in business planning including catering, retail and events
•Experience in implementing new research and conservation projects
•Excellent written and verbal communication
•Strong leadership skills
•Thorough understanding of the zoo licence
•Experience as an active member of the zoo community

We are looking for a responsible, organised and confident individual who can lead and motivate others in a fair but firm way. Educated to degree level or above preferable. The role will be hands on and a willingness to actively cover different areas is essential. The position will include weekend and bank holiday working. No accommodation is available with this post. Wages to be discussed.

Closing date: 15th February 2012

All successful applicants will be notified by 6th March. If you do not hear by this date, then your application has been unsuccessful.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to:
Human Resources
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre
Woodsetts Road
North Anston
Sheffield S254EQ
S25 4EQ

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Amazonia Manager

Amazonia is an indoor tropical rainforest themed exhibit situated within M andD’s theme park, Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell.

We are looking to recruit a manager to oversee all aspects of the successful running of the facility including animal management, staff management, education, reception and retail, and liaison with other departments of M and D leisure ltd. It is a varied and challenging role that will prove hugely rewarding for the right person.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Attending to the husbandry requirements of a varied small animal collection which will involve writing and updating protocols and training staff in their implementation
-Co-ordinating education visits to ensure they run smoothly and that group organisers are happy with their visit
-Liaising with directors and senior management to ensure that expectations are met
-Liaising with sales and marketing to ensure optimum commercial operation of the facility
-Ensuring that the standards of the SSSMZP are met and exceeded
-Keeping accurate records
-Overseeing all staff and volunteers to ensure efficient operation of the facility and filling in for any role when necessary to allow for busy periods, staff sickness and holidays
-Monitoring stock of food and supplies and re-ordering as necessary
-Cashing up reception tills at end of day
-Developing and implementing a collection plan
-Overseeing the process of obtaining full BIAZA membership

Person required
-As this is an extremely varied role we require an organised individual with the ability to multi-task and delegate as appropriate
-Confident and outgoing who enjoys communicating with a wide range of people.
-Has at least 3 years experience working with exotic animals, in a managerial or supervisory capacity and experience delivering education
-Must be familiar with all aspects of zoo licensing legislation
-Holds the ANCMZA/DMZAA or equivalent and ideally a 1st degree in an animal related subject. Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications
-Full driving license and own transport essential Hours and pattern of work
-Approximately 40 hours per week with the ability to be flexible when the workload requires it
-Expected to work weekends, bank holidays and school holidays as part of a rota

Salary
-Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

How to apply
Please send a cv and cover letter to janeth@scotlandsthemepark.com

Visit the website http://www.discoveramazonia.co.uk/ for more information on the facility and our animals

Closing date 20th January 2012. We aim to recruit as soon as sufficient applications have been received so please submit as soon as possible if you are interested in this post as it may be removed earlier depending on interest.

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Centre Manager - WWT

Centre Manager

WWT Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire

£32,749– £34,473

The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a leading wetland conservation organisation saving wetlands for wildlife and people across the world. We have a network of 9 visitor centres dedicated to engaging people with wetlands and their wildlife including over 2,000 hectares of wetland habitats.

We are now looking for a highly motivated and focussed individual to ensure the effective operation of our Caerlaverock centre. The role involves a wide range of responsibilities including the overall day to day management of the centre, financial outcomes, developing visitation and commercial opportunities as well as the promotion of the centre and our vital conservation work to external bodies (including the Scottish Parliament) and being involved in conservation projects.

Experience of leading a similar business operation with a strong operational focus is essential as is relevant conservation awareness. Demonstration of first rate people management skills, clear communication, direction and a can-do attitude are a necessary part of the role.

For more information, and to apply for the role, please visit http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/

Closing date for applications is 18th March 2011

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