TEAM MANAGER -
RHINOS
Permanent – Full
Time
We are Chester Zoo,
and for over 80 years we’ve been a leading conservation and education charity,
and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.
We’re also a team of
passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything from
feeding the animals to discovering new conservation ideas, and giving our 1.7
million visitors an inspirational day out.
We work hard because
we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and we want to be
the best zoo in the world!
If you think you can
help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.
The Role:
We currently have a
fantastic opportunity for a Mammal Team Manager to lead our Rhino Team. The
role will involve the daily management of the section along with mentoring,
training and developing a large team of staff and interns; building strong
working relationships within the team and with other departments. The role will
also involve representing the Rhino Team at internal and external meetings,
workshops and conferences in the UK and overseas.
The successful
candidate will have:
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A minimum of HND or degree level in Zoo Animal Management/Zoological
Science, or have equivalent experience
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Proven experience of working within a Zoo environment
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Extensive knowledge and expertise in animal husbandry and management
with a focus on two species of rhinoceros and hoof stock including several deer
and antelope species
•
Animal conservation experience and an understanding of environmental
issues
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A proactive approach to developing new ideas for improving husbandry
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Considerable leadership experience and experience of supervising a team
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The ability to organise and prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment
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A proven understanding of risk assessments and COSHH, to ensure all
staff members are fully aware of safety and management procedures
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A full driving licence valid in the UK
Competency in the
use of computers and basic software packages (including an understanding of
ZIMS/SPARKS) would be advantageous for this role.
Salary and Benefits:
Hours of work are 40
hour week on a rota basis (Including some weekends and bank holidays. The
salary for the role is £30,227.53 per annum. In addition we offer a range of
amazing benefits including:
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a fantastic working environment working with colleagues passionate about
the zoo
•
a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, with high contribution levels
paid by the employer
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healthcare cash plan including dental, optical and physio
•
excellent company sick pay arrangements available after 12 months
service
•
life cover is valued at 4 times annual salary and covers death in
service
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Income Protection Insurance protects 50% of your salary due to long term
illness or injury
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staff pass which provides unlimited free access into the zoo
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25 paid holidays and additional bank holidays pro rata to service
•
20 free admittance tickets per year for family/friends which equates to
£480
•
staff discount from restaurants and retail shops plus a subsidised staff
canteen
•
access to West Cheshire Credit Union
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child care vouchers
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salary sacrifice cycle scheme
•
free car parking
•
uniform
To apply for this
position, please provide your current CV and covering letter stating why you
believe you should be considered for our Team Manager (Rhinos) role by clicking
on http://www.chesterzoo.org/careers.
Application URL : http://www.chesterzoo.careers/applynow/ab807d9bf2a60ead?
Closing date for
applications is 24th August 2016
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
