Senior Living Collection Keeper

 

Senior Living Collection Keeper

WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

37.5 hours per week

£21,048

 

We are looking to recruit a resourceful individual to assist with the development and maintenance of all areas of the living collection and the team at the Llanelli Wetland Centre, supporting WWT’s Visitor Engagement Strategy and specific Llanelli Wetland Centre objectives. You will supervise the living collection team activities to a high standard meeting the Zoo Licence Requirements as set by the Secretary of State’s Standards of Modern Zoo Practice. You will take a leading role in the detailed management of the captive animal populations including nest and egg monitoring and rearing and care of the birds in the duckery.

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent (A-C including Maths & English), you will have proven experience of working in a similar role/environment and be able to interact effectively with visitors, as a key part of the role will be to engage and inspire our visitors through general day to day contact around the grounds. A current driving license is also essential for this role.

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people. We conserve, restore and create wetlands. We are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world. At our 10 UK sites around a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature. We work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

-       25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service

-       Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)

-       Life assurance

-       Free parking

-       Cycle to work scheme

-       Free entry to all our centres

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

For more information, and to apply for the role, please visit http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/1459/ZooNewsDig/senior_living_collection_keeper/

Closing date:           28^th September 2021

Interview date:      8^th October 2021

Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410 

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Living Collections Keeper

 

Living Collections Keeper

WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

37.5 hours per week 5 days from 7

£18,745 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate person to join our small team as a Living Collections Keeper. You will assist with the day to day maintenance of the grounds area and the detailed management of the living collection population. This will include feeding, counting, monitoring animal behaviour and pest management and assisting with the delivery of general maintenance duties, such as hedge cutting, strimming, pruning and participating in daily cleaning within all exhibit areas, as well as ensuring compliance with the Zoo Licence Act 1981 and regular updating of the ZIMS software programme.  

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent (A-C including Maths & English), you will have proven experience of working in a similar role/environment and be able to interact effectively with visitors, as a key part of the role will be to engage and inspire our visitors through general day to day contact around the grounds. A current driving license is also essential for this role.

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people. We conserve, restore and create wetlands. We are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world. At our 10 UK sites around a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature. We work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

-       25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service

-       Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)

-       Life assurance

-       Free parking and secure bike storage area

-       Cycle to work scheme

-       Free entry to all our centres

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

For more information, and to apply for the role, please visit http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/1429/ZooNewsDig/living_collections_keeper/

 

Closing date:  29^th July 2021

Interview date:  11^th August 2021

Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410 

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Living Collections Manager

Living Collections Manager

WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

37.5 hours per week working 5 from 7

£25,330 - £26,669 per annum

About Us

WWT (the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust) is the nation’s leading wetland conservation charity. We are pioneers in protecting wetlands for wildlife and people, both in the UK and around the world.

Almost all life depends on wetlands for water, food, or habitat. Yet a third of all wetlands have been destroyed. We are leaders in saving threatened wetland wildlife, a centre for excellence in conservation science and experts in wetland management and creation.

We are now looking for a Living Collections Manager to support the amazing array of birds, animals and amphibians that have made Llanelli Wetland Centre their home. Our Living Collection gives visitors the chance to get close to wetland species including our colourful flamingos and the world’s rarest goose.

The Benefits

- Salary of £25,330 - £26,669 per annum

- Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)

- Life assurance

- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 30 days after five years’ service

- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas

- Cycle to Work scheme

- Free entry to all our centres

This incredible role is the perfect opportunity for a zoo management professional from a large-scale visitor attraction with expertise in birds, mammals and amphibians to advance their career and support some of the UK’s most exceptional natural habitats.

People are one of our most important assets and we understand that only through your efforts (and those of around 400 colleagues and 1,000 volunteers) can we continue to improve, conserve and support the UK’s wildlife.

The Role

As the Living Collections Manager, you will oversee the living collection area and the Collection Team at Llanelli Wetland Centre in Carmarthenshire. You will ensure that we deliver the highest standards of animal welfare as well as delivering incredible, surprising and engaging visitor experiences all year round.

Specifically, your role will involve:

- Taking responsibility for all aviculture and animal management and upkeep

- Delivering an outstanding living collections area

- Supporting our visitor engagement strategy and Llanelli Wetland Centre objectives

- Ensuring we are compliant with zoo licensing regulations, DEFRA’s Standard of Modern Zoo Practice and our own animal health practices

- Driving operational improvements that will enhance the visitor experience

About You

To be considered as the Living Collections Manager, you will need:

- Practical experience at zoo management level

- Substantial experience in large-scale visitor attractions with animal collections

- Substantial experience in the care, feeding, husbandry and breeding of birds, mammals and amphibians

- Experience of motivating a team and inspiring an enthusiastic approach to work, as well as evidence of leadership and team building skills

- An animal management qualification

- A full, valid driving licence

A degree level qualification (or equivalent), ideally in zoology, would be beneficial to your application. An IOSH health & safety qualification or equivalent would also be advantageous, as would a certificate in the use of pesticides. A firearms certificate is also desirable.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

For more information, and to apply for the role, please visit http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/1294/ZooNewsDig/living_collections_manager/

Closing date:  19^th March 2020

Interview date:  30^th March 2020

Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410 

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