Senior Animal Presenter
About us
The Royal Zoological
Society of Scotland (RZSS) owns and manages Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland
Wildlife Park, based in Kingussie. Both
parks are premier visitor attractions, offering visitors a fantastic day out. Of equal importance is our excellent
international reputation for our conservation and education programmes and we
are looking to the future with confidence.
We’ve been a charity since our founding in 1909 and maintain a keen
commercial edge to ensure we can sustain our excellent reputation. Our mission is to connect people with nature
and safeguard species from extinction.
Senior Animal
Presenter – Part Time (22.5 hours)
A vacancy has arisen
for a Senior Animal Presenter to work within the Living Collections Department.
The role will involve the development and delivery of an innovative and
creative programme of live animal interactive activities and the delivery of
keeper experience packages to a high standard. The successful candidate will
supervise the work of other colleagues, to engage and excite visitors’ and
ensure high animal welfare. They will
also contribute to the development of the Society in achieving its Mission and
Aims.
About you
The successful
candidate will be an excellent communicator, with proven presentation skills.
In addition you will have team supervision and people management skills and
also be comfortable working as part of a team whilst building strong
relationships across the organisation. Customer service will be key to this
role and you must have an excellent understanding of the principals involved
and how to interact with the public to ensure a memorable experience.
To operate
effectively in this role, it is essential that you hold the Diploma in the
Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals or equivalent qualification or
experience at SVQ 3 or equivalent level. Practical experience in a zoo or
animal-related environment is essential and experience of working with a range
of animal taxon groups desirable. You must also have up-to-date basic knowledge
and understanding of zoo legislation and best practice, along with a sound
basis of practical knowledge and skills about good animal management including
dietary knowledge. Proven success in animal training or an appropriate
qualification in the use of positive reinforcement training is desirable.
This is a part-time
position working 22.5 hrs per week. The
successful candidate must be able to work weekends.
This post is subject
to a Basic Disclosure check.
Closing date: Monday
6 October 2014
For more details and
information on how to apply, please visit the Edinburgh Zoo or Highland
Wildlife Park’s vacancy page and follow the instructions.
Registered charity
number: SC004064
OUR
MISSION
Connecting
people with nature. Safeguarding species from extinction
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