Head of Section (Elephants)

Head of Section (Elephants)

Woburn Safari Park

Bedfordshire

We are currently looking for a passionate and experienced Head of Section to manage the elephant section, within Woburn Safari Park which welcomes 500,00 visitors each year.

Woburn’s Elephant Herd consists of 4 Adult Asian elephants and our elephant calf, which are managed primarily in free contact.

As Head of Section, your role will be to manage and develop a passionate and experienced team of Animal Keepers and Interns, ensuring that safe and efficient animal husbandry is practised at all times.

You will be responsible for the welfare of your team; our visitors and the animals within your area, monitoring and reviewing animal behaviour, keeping accurate records and ensuring that internal protocols and industry guidelines, such as the BIAZA and DEFRA are adhered to. As part of this role you will assist with collection planning within the section.

You will have proven people management experience gained within a Head of Section or Deputy position and will hold an animal management qualification.  Experience of working with elephants in a free contact environment would be an advantage.

You will also be required to hold a full current driving licence. 

The position is full time working 5 days out of 7. As this will include regular weekend and bank holiday working, a flexible approach to days / hours will be required.

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website here

Closing date: Friday 23rd September 2016

If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +971 50 4787 122 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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Section Head of Hoofstock

Section Head of Hoofstock

Situated near Hythe in Kent, Port Lympne Reserve works in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation; a charity committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes.

The section comprises various ungulate species – Malayan tapir, bongo, Visayan warty pigs, European bison, waterbuck, water buffalo and takin among others. The section is involved in reintroduction initiatives for a number of these species. The current section head has represented the park at various relevant meetings both in Europe and internationally.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead our team of dedicated hoofstock keepers at Port Lympne Reserve. The ideal candidate will have five or more years’ significant experience in a mainstream zoological collection, ideally in a similar position working with hoofstock. You should demonstrate an awareness of current conservation issues and a passion for animal welfare. The position will become vacant at the end of July 2016.

Essential requirements of the role:

-        To oversee the daily running of the section and its 6 staff.

-        Excellent husbandry skills and standards.

-        To contribute to future collection planning and enclosure design.

-        A good understanding of health and safety requirements for a modern zoological collection.

-        The ability to supervise staff and ensure that the section is maintained to the highest standards.

-        To produce a budget for the section and monitor expenditure.

-        The ability to adapt to changing priorities and situations calmly and efficiently.

-        Excellent organisational and communication skills and report writing.

-        To lead the section by example with a proactive attitude.

-        A full, valid driving licence.

Desirable requirements:

-        Experience driving farm machinery.

-        Maintenance and machinery skills.

-        IT literate.

Working 5 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays, the successful candidate will have a genuinely flexible approach to working hours. Single person accommodation may be available. All applicants must have right to work in the UK.

To apply: please email a CV along with a full covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role directly to Jasmine Ash jasminea@aspinallfoundation.org 

Or post to: Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Reserve, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD

Closing date: Friday 22nd July 2016 or sooner if a suitable

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Section Head of Carnivores

Section Head of Carnivores

Situated near Canterbury in Kent, Howletts Wild Animal Park works in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation; a charity committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead our team of dedicated carnivore keepers at Howletts Wild Animal Park. The ideal candidate will have three or more years significant experience in a mainstream zoological collection, ideally in a similar position working with carnivores. You should demonstrate an awareness of current conservation issues and a passion for animal welfare.

Essential requirements of the role:

-        To oversee the daily running of the section and its 5 staff.

-        The ability to deal with requests quickly and efficiently as directed by the Animal Director and company Chairman.

-        The ability to supervise staff and ensure that the section is maintained to the highest standards in terms of front of house and behind the scenes presentation.

-        Excellent organisational skills.

-        Excellent communication skills and report writing.

-        A proactive “can do” approach to work in general.

-        To lead the section by example with a mature and positive attitude.

-        A full, clean driving licence.

-        Adherence and a good understanding of health and safety requirements of a modern zoological collection.

-        Willingness to be part of our general security team.

Desirable requirements:

-        Experience driving farm machinery.

-        Maintenance and machinery skills.

-        IT literate.

-        Fire arms trained.

Working 5 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays, the successful candidate will have a genuinely flexible approach to working hours. Single person accommodation may be available. All applicants must have right to work in the UK.

To apply: please email a CV along with a full covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role directly to Joanna Stephens: joannas@aspinallfoundation.org  

Or post to: Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD

Closing date: Wednesday 9^th September 2015 or sooner if sufficient applicants are received.

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SECTION HEAD OF BIRDS, REPTILES & SMALL MAMMALS

SECTION HEAD OF BIRDS, REPTILES & SMALL MAMMALS  

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Due to the restructuring of the Animal Department, award winning Blackpool Zoo is

looking for an experienced Section Head, to oversee the day to day running and future development of one of its animal sections.

The role dictates that a ‘hands on’ approach will be required and an emphasis on coaching of individuals and team building. You will need to be able to manage and prioritise a diverse workload and have problem solving skills. 

As well as being responsible for your section, you will also be part of the Senior
Animal Management team within the zoo. In this role, you will help to develop and
move forward the animal department in a new and exciting time within Blackpool Zoo’s history.

You will need to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable.

 A minimum of 5 years zoo keeping experience, plus proven people management skills and the DMZAA (previously known as ANCMZA) course, or equivalent, are essential.

The section currently maintains over 90 species of birds ranging from Cuban Flamingo,

Magellanic penguin, Eastern White Pelican, Kea, African spoonbill, Scaly-sided merganser, Northern helmeted curassow, Von der Deckens hornbill and numerous other ESB/EEPs. . A number of small mammals, reptiles and invertebrates including Red Panda, Dwarf Mongoose, Asian Short-clawed Otter, Rhinoceros iguana, Jamaican boa and Yacare Caiman are also maintained on this section.

Experience with incubation and bird hand-rearing techniques is essential.

We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to further your career within the zoological world.

Subsidised single occupancy (on site) accommodation will be available with this post, if required.

Blackpool Zoo is one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and in recent years the zoo has gone through a rapid modernisation and development process.

The Zoo is operated by Parques Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction operators which specialises in the tourism/leisure sector. Parques Reunidos currently operates 74 parks around the world and attracts over 21 million visitors annually.

The closing date for applications is the 28^th August 2015.

We will reply to successful candidates within 21Days of closing date.

A job description for the post can be obtained from the Personnel Department.

Please apply, in writing enclosing a full CV and quoting the Reference number of the post to:

Personnel Department
Blackpool Zoo
East Park Drive
Blackpool
FY3 8PP

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SECTION HEAD OF LARGE MAMMALS

SECTION HEAD OF LARGE MAMMALS  Ref AD/SH/M14

Due to the restructuring of the Animal Department, award winning Blackpool Zoo is

looking for an experienced Section Head, to oversee the day to day running and future development of one of its animal sections.

The role dictates that a ‘hands on’ approach will be required and an emphasis on coaching of individuals and team building. You will need to be able to manage and prioritise a diverse workload and have problem solving skills. 

As well as being responsible for your section, you will also be part of the Senior
Animal Management team within the zoo. In this role, you will help to develop and
move forward the animal department in a new and exciting time within Blackpool Zoo’s history.

You will need to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable.

 A minimum of 5 years zoo keeping experience, plus proven people management skills and the DMZAA (previously known as ANCMZA) course, or equivalent, are essential.

The section currently maintains over 34 species of animals ranging from Elephants, Giraffe, Camel, Kangaroos, Bongo, Sitatunga, Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra, Vicuna, Tapir, Reindeer, Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Anteater, Aardvark, Ratites & the Domestic Stock at the Children’s Barn.

Although experience with elephants within a protected contact program is not essential, it would be desirable.

We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to further your career within the zoological world.

Subsidised single occupancy (on site) accommodation will be available with this post, if required.

Blackpool Zoo is one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and in recent years the zoo has gone through a rapid modernisation and development process.

The Zoo is operated by Parques Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction operators which specialises in the tourism/leisure sector. Parques Reunidos currently operates 74 parks around the world and attracts over 21 million visitors annually.

The closing date for applications is the 23^rd March 2014.

A job description for the post can be obtained from the Personnel Department.

Please apply, in writing enclosing a full CV and quoting the Reference number of the post to:

Personnel Department
Blackpool Zoo
East Park Drive
Blackpool
FY3 8PP

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HEAD OF SECTION

HEAD OF SECTION (ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS)

WOBURN SAFARI PARK

Animal Encounters at Woburn Safari Park comprises of many different species including, Sea Lions, Penguins, Meerkats, Lemurs, Marmosets, Wallabies, Rhea, Birds of Prey & Parrots. Set in the foot area of the park this department educates and entertains all customers to Woburn via demonstrations and viewing areas.

As Head of Animal Encounters your role will be to manage a passionate and experienced team of Animal Keepers and Interns, ensuring that safe and efficient animal husbandry is practised at all times.  As Head of the department your role will be to develop the current visitor experience with support from other Heads of Department, Head of Education and Leisure Marketing Manager.

Exciting developments are planned in this area over the coming years and you will be the catalyst of change, working with your team and key stakeholders to redevelop Animal Encounters into an engaging, educating, exciting experience that brings the customer into the world and habitat of the species. Therefore great communication skills and being able to visualise the developments in both the animal and customer experience is crucial to be successful.

This very exciting vacancy will allow the successful applicant to have the autonomy to develop this area of the park largely untouched for many years and welcomes in excess of 400,000 visitors per annum.

Interested? Please email your CV and covering letter explaining why you think you are suitable for this role including your salary expectations to personnel@woburn.co.uk

Closing Date: 30th September 2013

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Section Head: Great Apes

Section Head: Great Apes

 

Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMS), the World Primate Centre, holds a large variety of primates - every species of great ape (gorilla, chimpanzee, bonobo, orang-utan) plus a range of other primates including gibbons, lemurs, callitrichids, cebids and guenons to name a few!  We have impressive breeding records for most of these species and recent changes to husbandry practices have enabled more natural groupings and enclosure modifications. We have more to do!

We are going through an exciting period of change as this zoo develops and so are looking for dynamic, knowledgeable individuals to help lead the teams forward. The new sections formed will be 'Apes' and 'Primates' following the merger of several sections.

We therefore have a vacancy for a Section Head on the Great Apes section. This section will manage all the great apes groups including chimpanzees, gorillas, orang-utans and the only bonobo group in the United Kingdom.  This is a key role which will involve working on the section, covering all areas of animal husbandry, managing and training staff, and developing the section and its activities in line with the Zoo’s strategic aims.

We are seeking a high performing individual with a proven track record in zoo animal management. You will have a minimum of 8 years’ experience as a keeper, with some supervisory responsibility, and demonstrate a substantial working knowledge of the natural history and management of great apes.  You must have excellent communication skills and be committed to the continued professional development of yourself and your team.  A proactive and positive approach, together with the ability to lead and motivate a team is essential.  An animal-related qualification, such as the BIAZA approved ANCMZA or DZMAA, and experience of chimpanzee and/or gorilla introductions would be advantageous. 

The role is full time, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday, 5% employer’s pension contribution.

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org.

Closing date: Friday 3^rd August 2012

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Section Head: Primates

Section Head: Primates

Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMS), the World Primate Centre, has over 1,000 animals and is one of the most comprehensive collection of primate species and subspecies in the western world. We have exciting plans for developing the Zoo further, continuing our work in conservation of endangered species and providing the very best environment that we can.

We currently have a vacancy for a Section Head on our Primate Section. The section manages a variety of primates including New and Old World monkeys and lemurs. This is a key role which involves working on the section, covering all areas of animal husbandry, managing and training staff, and carrying out administrative tasks for the section.

We are seeking a high performing individual with a proven track record in zoo animal management. You will have a minimum of 8 years’ zookeeping experience, including some in a senior role and demonstrate a substantial working knowledge of the natural history and management of primates. You must have excellent communication skills and be committed to continued professional development of yourself and other staff. Supervisory experience as well as an animal-related qualification, such as the BIAZA approved ANCMZA or DZMAA, would be advantageous.

The role is full time, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday and 5% employer’s pension contribution after a qualifying period.

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to Human Resources, Twycross Zoo, Atherstone CV9 3PX or e-mail to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org.



Closing date: Friday 8^th June 2012

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SECTION HEAD OF ELEPHANTS

A unique opportunity has arisen at Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent whereby we are looking to fill the position of

SECTION HEAD OF ELEPHANTS

The Aspinall Foundation is a registered charity that is actively involved with several projects that incorporate a diverse range of conservation activities both at their Kent based Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks, in addition to well-established overseas projects in the Republic of Congo and Gabon and more recent developing projects in Indonesia and Madagascar. Our main spheres of conservation-based activity include captive breeding, education, ecosystem management, local community education projects, capacity building, habitat surveys and the rehabilitation of confiscated wild animals.

Howletts Wild Animal Park holds a group of 14 African elephants consisting of a diverse age range, from second generation calves through to adults. The Howletts herd is the largest, most successful breeding group of African elephants in the UK and has produced 21 calves over the last 40 years.

There are 5 people in the elephant team. Their focus is the continued breeding success of the Howletts herd; maintaining the highest standards of welfare possible and enriching the lives of the animals in their care.

The successful candidate will have previous elephant management experience and a minimum of 5 years experience within a main stream animal collection. A proven track record of personnel management is also required.

A proactive approach coupled with good organisation and communication skills and an overall understanding of the role of the modern animal collection is essential, as is a full valid driving licence.

Salary negotiable depending upon experience. This is a 40 hour working week, five days out of seven.

Only applicants who fit the above criteria will be considered and acknowledged.
Previous Applicants for this role need not apply.

To apply: Please submit a CV along with a covering letter stating the position applied for to: Sharon Bell, Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Kent CT21 4PD

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SECTION HEAD OF ELEPHANTS

SECTION HEAD OF ELEPHANTS

A unique opportunity has arisen at Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent whereby we are looking to fill the position of Elephant Section Head.

The job role is to manage one of the world’s most successful captive breeding groups of African elephants. Howletts has bred a total of 21 elephant calves over the past 40 years.

There are 5 people in the elephant team, managing a total of 14 elephants. Their focus is the continued breeding success of the herd; maintaining the highest standards of welfare possible and enriching the lives of the animals in their care.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous elephant management experience and will have had a minimum of 5 years experience within a main stream animal collection. A proven track record of personnel management is also required.

A proactive approach coupled with good organisation and communication skills and an overall understanding of the role of the modern animal collection is essential, as is a full valid driving licence.

Only applicants who fit the above criteria will be considered and acknowledged.

Closing date: 23rd March 2012

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To apply:

Please submit an up to date CV along with a covering letter stating the position applied for to: Sharon Bell, Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Kent CT21 4PD.

E-mail: personnel@aspinallfoundation.org  

 

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SECTION HEAD OF CATS & SECURITY PERSON

SECTION HEAD OF CATS and SECURITY PERSON

Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent is currently recruiting for someone to fill the dual role of Section Head of Cats / Cover Security Person.

SECTION HEAD OF CATS:
To oversee the day to day running of the Cat Section and its four employees.

Howletts has a large and varied carnivore collection that includes Sumatran and Amur tigers, Pallas cats and North Chinese leopards as well as canids such as Dhole, African hunting dogs and Iberian wolves. Howletts currently has the largest collection of Clouded leopards in captivity and holds the EEP studbook for this species.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have previous carnivore management experience and will have had a minimum of 5 years experience within a main stream animal collection. A proven track record of personnel management is also required.

A proactive approach coupled with good organisation and communication skills and an overall understanding of the role of the modern animal collection is essential, as is a full clean driving licence.

COVER SECURITY PERSON:
To act as a general security person whose core role is to ensure that all visitors leave the park at set closing times. Additional duties include:
• Securing gates after closing time.
• Responding to security calls both during work time and out of hours
• Reporting faults on CCTV systems.
• Working alongside external companies to ensure CCTV systems are properly maintained.
• Responding to general security calls involving the public.

Only applicants who fit the above criteria will be considered and acknowledged.

To apply:
Please submit an up to date CV along with a covering letter stating the position applied for to: Sharon Bell, Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Kent CT21 4PD.
E-mail: personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

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Section Head Animal Collections - Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort

The Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort (AWPR) seek two Section Heads for the Animal Collection Departments. The Section Heads will manage a team of zoo staff and be responsible for either the front of house public exhibits or the back of house breeding areas. The Section Heads report to the Manager of Animal Collections and will be responsible for

(1) day to day collection management, ensuring the highest standards of animal care and welfare,

(2) working with Veterinary Services team to ensure effective veterinary care,

(3) staff administration including administration of shifts, vacation and over-time,

(4) implementing annual work plans and budgets,

(5) participating in conservation and applied research programmes,

(6) delivering enrichment and breeding programmes,

(7) ensuring the highest standards of animal, staff and guest safety, and

(8) operating as part of a series of multi disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a diverse animal collection. The position will suit an individual with a passion for arid land animals who is comfortable working in a multidisciplinary institution and is committed to establishing the highest professional standards.

The successful candidate should have extensive practical experience and should have 5 to 10 years relevant experience in an important zoological institution.




The Al Ain Wildlife Park (AWPR) first developed as Al Ain Zoo in 1968 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan is being redeveloped by the Abu Dhabi government as an expanded 900 hectare integrated biodiversity institution and resort.
The new park will feature extensive exhibits of arid land biodiversity including five World Desert Habitats illustrating the animals, plants, landscapes and cultures of specific desert ecoregions, the Oasis Gardens, five Safaris exhibiting the landscapes and large mammals of five specific deserts.

Phase 1 will open in November 2015 and will include the opening of the African World Desert based on the Samburu Region of Northern Kenya. The new Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre is a new world class museum exhibiting the geology, culture and biodiversity of the United Arab Emirates and is a tribute to the environmental heritage of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

The project has a strong conservation foundation with ongoing ex situ and in-country biodiversity projects in Arabia and NE Africa and developing partnerships with zoos, botanic gardens and cultural institutions.

The current zoo site is being redeveloped as a new Conservation Breeding Centre dedicated to conservation and research.

The project is being developed using the Abu Dhabi government’s sustainability guidelines (ESTIDAMA) and is committed to inspiring guests and visitors through creating an extraordinary set of landscape experiences and biodiversity encounters.

AWPR is an integral part of the government of Abu Dhabi’s tourist infrastructure and a key component in the nation’s strategy of developing knowledge based economy. AWPR is a member of WAZA and is working towards full compliance with EAZA standards and policies.

More information about this role can be found by contacting:
Mohammed Al Kuwaiti mohammed.alkuwaiti@awpr.ae
Section Head - Recruitment

To know more about the lifestyle in Abu-Dhabi visiting http://www.visitabudhabi.ae/

Application Deadline 13/06/2011

Send Applications to: mohammed.alkuwaiti@awpr.ae

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Section Head - Twycross Zoo

Section Head
£20,193 pa

Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMS), the World Primate Centre, has over 1,000 animals and is the most comprehensive collection of primate species and subspecies in the western world. We have exciting plans for developing the Zoo further, continuing our work in conservation of endangered species and providing the very best environment that we can.

A position has become available for a Section Head keeper to join the Life Sciences Directorate. This role provides a unique opportunity to join the Zoo at a time when it is undergoing an exciting period of change. Reporting to the General Curators you will head a team responsible for part of the animal collection and play an active role in developing the department in line with the Zoo’s strategic aims. The successful candidate will be required to:

Supervise and develop staff
Demonstrate that they have either attained a relevant animal management qualification or be prepared to take the Advanced National Certificate for the Management of Zoo Animals
Have good communication skills and be able to communicate with visitors on either a one-to-one basis or presenting to a larger audience
Have a flexible work attitude
Work as part of a progressive thinking team

This is a hands-on role and applicants must possess good all round animal husbandry skills, and be able to lead and motivate a team. Substantial experience in animal management is necessary for this position, including experience of working with primates; with some experience of EEP, TAG or other relevant areas of zoological conservation work being preferable. A proactive and positive approach together with good communication skills and an overall understanding of the role of the modern zoo is essential.

The role is full time, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday, 5% employer’s pension contribution and the possibility of on-site accommodation.

To apply for this position, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org

Closing date for applications: Friday 4th February 2011

Section Head – New World Primates - Twycross Zoo

Section Head – New World Primates

Twycross Zoo, based in Leicestershire, is a registered charity and is home to over 1000 animals from more than 200 different species. We are proud of the work we do in conservation and education and take part in many captive breeding programmes for endangered animals. About three quarters of the animals housed at Twycross are classed as endangered species.

The New World Primates Section includes the following species: marmosets, tamarins, titi monkeys, saki monkeys, spider monkeys, woolly monkeys, howlers, langurs, colobus and guenons.

Section Heads are ‘hands on’ keepers as well as supervising other keepers on the section. The animal side of the role includes ensuring that all the Section’s animals are kept to the Zoo’s required standards and protocols, making informed decisions about animal management and encouraging enrichment and operant training. The people side of the role includes organising rotas, holiday requests, performance management and carrying out appraisals.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a substantial working knowledge of the natural history and management of at least one species on the Section and show the ability to run a section using appropriate management skills.

The salary for this position is £20,193 and we offer 31 days holiday, uniform, 5% pension contribution and the possibility of on-site accommodation.

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org

Closing date: as soon as we can appoint the right person.

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