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Thursday, July 30, 2015
Team Manager - Gardens, Horticulture and Botany
Team Manager -
Gardens, Horticulture and Botany
Chester Zoo
Cheshire
Chester Zoo is the
UK’s No.1 top zoo and is one of the leading zoological collections in Europe
with an international reputation for achieving its mission in conservation
breeding programmes, research and education.
With the new
‘Islands’ site now open, 2015 is set to be an exciting year! This unique and
innovative project will provide an immersive experience; showcasing the animals
of South-east Asia and working towards a better understanding of the vital
conservation work being undertaken in this region.
An exciting
opportunity has arisen to lead a horticultural team; the successful applicant
will be involved in the landscaping, planting and maintenance of 125 acres of
award winning gardens and animal enclosures. We are increasingly developing our
plant conservation work and the successful applicant would take an active role
in that.
- The successful applicant will supervise and develop staff and manage the operations and resources of the Horticulture and Botany section efficiently to maintain the highest standards of horticultural activities. They will work with the Curator in developing specific zoo projects and plant conservation work and manage their operational development and delivery.
- The successful applicant will have a minimum of an NVQ 3 in Horticulture or RHS General. They will have a PA1 and PA6 spraying certificate and a full driving licence. They will have proven practical experience and supervisory level experience.
- The successful applicant will have an excellent understanding of a wide range of horticultural skills and practices including; propagation, growing from seed to planting out, care and cultivation of plants and knowledge of soil science.
- They will have a good understanding of Integrated Pest Management and an ability to recognise pests, diseases and weeds and treat them by either biological or chemical means. They will have excellent plant knowledge, both hardy and tropical, and a good understanding of botany.
- The successful candidate will have plant conservation experience and a good understanding of environmental issues, with experience in creating plant exhibits. They will be able to manage a team and have good communication and organisational skills.
- The successful candidate will ideally have an understanding of plant record databases and labelling systems.
Salary is £30,227
per annum for a 40 hour week.
Closing date is
Friday, 14th August 2015.
To apply:
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Friday, April 10, 2015
Lead Horticulturist
Chester Zoo is one of the leading zoological collections in Europe with an international reputation for achieving its mission in conservation, research and education. With the new ‘Islands’ site under construction, due to open in the summer, 2015 is set to be an exciting year! This unique and innovative project will provide an immersive experience; showcasing the animals and plants of South-east Asia and working towards a better understanding of the vital conservation work being undertaken in this region.
An opportunity has arisen within the horticultural team, to assist in all aspects of the department’s work. Responsibilities include the landscaping and planting of new developments and the care of our extensive collection of mature trees. Candidates will have proven professional experience in horticulture and landscaping and have good plant knowledge. You will be qualified to NVQ Level II/HNC level (or equivalent) in Horticulture and hold a full driving license and PA 1 & PA 6. Supervisory experience would be beneficial.
Experience of using horticultural equipment and machinery is essential and it would be desirable for you to have basic climbing, aerial rescue and chainsaw rope and harness qualifications.
This will be a permanent, full time position working on a roster of 5 days in 7 including 1:4 weekends.
Salary is £21,866 per annum for a 40 hour week.
To apply for this position, please provide your current CV and covering letter stating why you believe you should be considered for our Lead Horticulturist role.
Application URL : http://www.chesterzoo.careers/applynow/a0207195d6b622e5?s=ZooNewsDigest
Response Telephone : 01244 389748
Closing date is 30th April, 2015.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Curator of Horticulture & Botany
Curator of Horticulture & Botany
Salary Description : Excellent benefits package
Job Description : Chester Zoo is the UK’s No.1 top zoo, and one of the leading zoological collections in Europe, with an international reputation for achieving its conservation mission through its breeding programmes, research and education. We are one of the UK’s leading Zoological Gardens, with many horticultural features, gardens and greenhouses in our 120 acre site.
With the new ‘Islands’ site under construction, due to open in the summer, 2015 is set to be an exciting year! This unique and innovative project will provide an immersive experience; showcasing the animals and plants of South-east Asia and working towards a better understanding of the vital conservation work being undertaken in this region.
We are currently recruiting for a Curator of Horticulture & Botany to join our management team at Chester Zoo. This position will report to the Collections Director and will be responsible for all plants on site including garden areas, animal exhibits, off-show areas, greenhouses, car parks and nature reserve. The department is structured into 3 teams; Gardens, Nursery and Projects with overall responsibility of 20 employees. Our nursery facilities consist of 1,000m2 of heated greenhouses and polythene tunnels which include 5 National Collections of orchids, nepenthes and cacti. The role is also responsible for maintenance and development of eight major tropical houses open to visitors.
We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge and expertise of botany and horticulture, a minimum of five years managerial experience in a large scale botanical, horticultural or zoological organisation and ten years’ experience of gaining technical and practical experience in this area. There is an expectation that you will hold a minimum of a first degree in Botany or Horticulture. An understanding of worldwide ecological and conservation issues is essential.
This role will involve representing Chester Zoo at media interviews, internal and external meetings, workshops and conferences in the UK and overseas. Leadership skills, the ability to build strong working relationships across teams and excellent project management skills will be required.
Applicants should hold a full driving licence and be prepared to work weekends and Bank Holidays in a roster system, participating in the Duty Curator rota.
Salary is £40,944.57 per annum for a 40 hour working week.
To apply for this position, please provide your current CV and covering letter stating why you believe you should be considered for our Curator or Horticulture & Botany role.
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Response Telephone : 01244 389748
Application URL : http://www.chesterzoo.careers/applynow/399a7d65aa8bb4de?s=ZooNewsDigest
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 28th April 2015.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Manager of Zoo Horticulture
Manager of Zoo Horticulture
The Manager of Zoo Horticulture plans, manages, coordinates, implements, administers and evaluates a comprehensive system of horticultural maintenance at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Essential functions:
- Manages greenhouse operations, landscape design and maintenance, habitat design and maintenance, and Zoo horticulture education/conservation programs
- Provides leadership in evaluating and developing a full-time union staff of 9 complemented by seasonal employees and interns
- Directs the coordination, design, establishment and maintenance of new and existing annual and perennial flower beds, turf areas, and indoor /outdoor ornamental tree, shrub and perennial plant collections
- Oversees biological turf program, IPM program, browse program, plant accessioning, invasive plant protocol, and irrigation systems
- Develops and leads public educational horticulture programs and events which demonstrate the inter-relationship between plants, animals and man
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Botany or related field
- Minimum of five years of experience in Horticulture, Manicured and Botanical Landscape Architecture, Botany and/or related field
- Minimum of three years of management experience
- Overall knowledge: Agronomy, Floriculture, Landscape Horticulture, Forestry, Plant Taxonomy, Turf Management and Human Relations
- Verifiable ability to lead personnel in a manner that builds teamwork and recognizes contributions of employees
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Licensed Public Applicator of pesticides
DATE POSTED: 10/20/2011
FILING DEADLINE: 11/4/2011
TO APPLY: Your cover letter must clearly explain how your skills and experience
align with the above job qualifications.
E-mail résumé to resumes@clevelandmetroparks.com , referencing job # 11096
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Zoo HORTICULTURIST
HORTICULTURIST
Chester Zoo is one of the UK’s leading Zoological Gardens, with many horticultural features, gardens, and greenhouses in our 100 acre site. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the horticultural team, to assist in all aspects of the department’s work.
The successful candidate will develop and maintain a wide range of horticultural features and activities within the Animal and Plant Division and the wider zoo environment, in support of the zoo’s mission. They will use horticultural skills and knowledge to support the zoo’s mission in active conservation and by communicating that knowledge to other people e.g. the public, students and outside organisations when required.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Horticulture and proven practical experience. They will have the ability to operate a wide range of horticultural machinery and equipment efficiently and safely. They will have a wide range of horticultural skills and practices including; propagation, growing from seed to planting out, care and cultivation of plants and knowledge of soil types. They will have good communication skills. The successful candidate will have a full driving licence.
The successful candidate will ideally have a PA1 and PA6 spraying certificate. They will have an understanding of environmental and conservation issues. They will ideally have knowledge of lawn maintenance.
Salary is £14,171 rising to £15,745 after satisfactory completion of the 6 month probationary period.
For details on how to apply, please visit http://www.chesterzoo.org/ .
The closing date is Friday, 21st October 2011.
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Friday, August 20, 2010
Senior Horticulturist (Monarto Zoo - MZ)
Living Collection Vacancies - JOIN TEAM WILD
Senior Horticulturist (Monarto Zoo - MZ)
Position Summaries available from; http://www.zoossa.com.au/
Applications, by resume and covering letter, addressing required criteria to: recruitment@zoossa.com.au by 12:00 noon Friday 10th September.
Job descriptions and application guidance will be placed on the Website early next week, as soon as they are finalised.
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Sunday, April 26, 2009
Horticulturalist - The Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre
Horticulturalist - The Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre
The Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre is looking for a full time experienced Horticulturalist. This is a new post that has arisen from the ongoing development and restructuring of the centre. This role will cover all areas of the tropical house, propagation house, outdoor gardens and nature trail. Extensive experience working in amenity horticulture and with tropical species is essential. This will often include working in animal enclosures and in hot and humid conditions. We are looking for someone with expert knowledge who can also undertake routine jobs and maintenance. This is an exciting role for the right person, with great prospects and job satisfaction.
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. The centre recently joined BIAZA as provisional members. http://www.butterflyhouse.co.uk/
The ideal candidate will have:
· At least two years experience working in a similar role
· Experience working with tropical species
· Experience in plant propagation and management
· Ability to undertake general maintenance and routine jobs such as grass cutting, hedge cutting and path clearing
· Experience working in a similar park or public gardens preferable
· Experience in landscaping and animal enclosure planting preferable
· Knowledge of native species and habitat management advantageous
· An interest and knowledge of plant cultivation for butterfly breeding advantageous
We are looking for a highly motivated, hard working and friendly individual who is versatile in nature and prepared to cover other roles at the centre as is necessary. The ability to work on own initiative and take direction equally are essential. This position will include weekend and bank holiday working. No accommodation is available. Pay dependant on experience.
Closing date: 25th May 2009
To apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter to:
Chrissie Jackson (Head Keeper)
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre
Woodsetts Road
North Anston
Sheffield
S25 4EQ
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The Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre is looking for a full time experienced Horticulturalist. This is a new post that has arisen from the ongoing development and restructuring of the centre. This role will cover all areas of the tropical house, propagation house, outdoor gardens and nature trail. Extensive experience working in amenity horticulture and with tropical species is essential. This will often include working in animal enclosures and in hot and humid conditions. We are looking for someone with expert knowledge who can also undertake routine jobs and maintenance. This is an exciting role for the right person, with great prospects and job satisfaction.
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. The centre recently joined BIAZA as provisional members. http://www.butterflyhouse.co.uk/
The ideal candidate will have:
· At least two years experience working in a similar role
· Experience working with tropical species
· Experience in plant propagation and management
· Ability to undertake general maintenance and routine jobs such as grass cutting, hedge cutting and path clearing
· Experience working in a similar park or public gardens preferable
· Experience in landscaping and animal enclosure planting preferable
· Knowledge of native species and habitat management advantageous
· An interest and knowledge of plant cultivation for butterfly breeding advantageous
We are looking for a highly motivated, hard working and friendly individual who is versatile in nature and prepared to cover other roles at the centre as is necessary. The ability to work on own initiative and take direction equally are essential. This position will include weekend and bank holiday working. No accommodation is available. Pay dependant on experience.
Closing date: 25th May 2009
To apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter to:
Chrissie Jackson (Head Keeper)
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre
Woodsetts Road
North Anston
Sheffield
S25 4EQ
Visit Zoo News Digest at: http://zoonewsdigest.blogspot.com/
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