Aquarist

Scotland’s National Aquarium


Deep Sea World is a market leader visitor attraction and Scotland’s gem based in North Queensferry. Our Aquarium hosts the largest temperate marine display in the UK through its underwater walkthrough tunnel. Other displays include tropical marine, freshwater, reptiles, amphibians and marine mammals.

Aquarist

Salary: £12,646.40 - £13,300 depending on experience

The responsibility of the Aquarist/Diver will be varied, challenging, but extremely rewarding. A hands on approach is required to ensure you achieve the highest standard of animal care and husbandry.

You will be responsible for maintaining and developing all Deep Sea World’s displays and exhibits, along with promoting public education and awareness in relation to conservation of biodiversity.

In addition to this you will also maintain, clean, tidy and safe standards of all plant rooms; tool rooms, laboratories and quarantine facilities.

The successful candidate will be expected to be very personable and able to communicate well with the visitors as you will be responsible for promoting and participating in public presentations and education sessions, as well as conversing with our visitors whilst carrying out your daily duties around the aquarium.

The role requires you to take members of the public into our main tank (as part of our dive experience package), and to carry out shows and maintenance dives. It is desirable, but not essential, that you are qualified to PADI Divemaster or equivalent and hold an in date dive medical. Dive specific training can be undertaken if not already at this level.

This is a full time post working on a rota’d basis which includes regular weekends and bank holidays as well as being on call for out of hour’s emergencies.



Please submit your CV and covering letter to: Chris Smith, Zoological Manager, Deep Sea World, Battery Quarry, North Queensferry, Fife, KY11 1JR. Or email at: recruitment@deepseaworld.co.uk  Your application letter should highlight why you would be able to fulfil this key role within the organisation and clearly demonstrate how you meet our requirements. Please include your salary expectations.



Deep Sea World is an Equal Opportunities Employer: http://www.deepseaworld.co.uk/



The successful applicants will be required to apply for a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. Further details can be found at http://www.crb.gov.uk/
The Company will not contribute towards any relocation costs to the area, or costs incurred during the interview process. You must have or be able to get a valid work permit for the UK to be considered for this position.

Closing Date: 11th May 2012



We do recognize the time and effort it takes to apply for a position, but as an employer of choice we receive a high volume of applications and in the interests of economy, Aspro UK does not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful in their application; consequently if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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Senior Bird Keeper (Native Fauna Team)

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FULL-TIME KEEPER: Senior Bird Keeper (Native Fauna Team)

The Native Fauna team comprises of a dedicated bird section, native mammal section and reptile section which highlight the important role that native species play with the organisation. This position is to be based at Adelaide Zoo.

At present the team has a need for a Senior Bird keeper, with extensive bird husbandry skills, people management, and staff development. Experience working within other recognized Zoological institutions is essential, along with involvement with captive breeding programs. The applicant will play a vital role in development of this section, providing training to staff, assisting with collection development, and exhibit design. The incumbent must be motivated, and show a desire to encourage this section to strive for institutional goals and objectives. A major focus will be placed on public free-flight presentation, and current initiatives are focused on a revamp of current presentation. The team supports various conservation programs, in-situ and ex-situ, and there is a potential for all staff to become involved in field work to support these programmes. Experience working in the field will be advantageous, as well as recovery team involvement.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the daily operations, including managing numerous aspects of staffing and animal transactions, as well as the husbandry aspects of the collection within the bird section. At times there is a requirement for the incumbent to supervise in absences of the Team Leader and other Senior keepers within the Native Fauna team. The applicant must also have the ability to work well in a team, have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, and have excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver public presentations. As the Senior is required to assist and advise their team in the progression of their Certificate III, achievement of certificate III is essential and it will be required for the post holder, as a line manager, to work towards certificate IV.

How to apply

Position Summaries available from; http://www.zoossa.com.au/

Application Form from:  https://docs.google.com/open?id=1rvrveYkt_HZ3CWM_boPaoufUlTcinu9ZmJzyVNbPG4Y6a2BuHjCeefTMsFTU

ALL APPLICANTS: Please forward your resume, cover letter, and application form addressing the required criteria.

Applications to; recruitment@zoossa.com.au  by 17:00 Monday 7th May 2012




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Senior Carnivore Keeper

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FULL-TIME KEEPER: Senior Carnivore Keeper



The Carnivore team at AZ require an experienced and committed Senior Carnivore keeper, with extensive carnivore husbandry skills, people management, and staff development. Experience working within other recognized Zoological institutions is essential, along with involvement with captive breeding programs. The applicant will play a vital role in development of this section, providing training to staff, assisting with collection development, and exhibit design. The incumbent must be motivated, and show a desire to encourage this section to strive for institutional goals and objectives. A major focus will be on breeding of key conservation species and improved educational/presentation initiatives. The team supports various conservation programs, in-situ and ex-situ, and there is a potential for all staff to become involved in field work to support these programmes. Experience working in the field will be advantageous, as well as recovery team involvement.



The successful applicant will be responsible for the daily operations, including managing numerous aspects of staffing and animal transactions, as well as the husbandry aspects of the collection within the carnivore section. At times there is a requirement for the incumbent to supervise in absences of the Team Leader and other Senior keepers within the Carnivore team. The applicant must also have the ability to work well in a team, have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, and have excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver public presentations. As the Senior is required to assist and advise their team in the progression of their Certificate III, achievement of certificate III is essential and it will be required for the post holder, as a line manager, to work towards certificate IV.



How to apply

Position Summaries available from; http://www.zoossa.com.au/



ALL APPLICANTS: Please forward your resume, cover letter, and application form addressing the required criteria.

Application Form from: https://docs.google.com/open?id=1rvrveYkt_HZ3CWM_boPaoufUlTcinu9ZmJzyVNbPG4Y6a2BuHjCeefTMsFTU





Applications to; recruitment@zoossa.com.au  by 17:00 Monday 7th May 2012





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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.





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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TEMPORARY PRESENTER - Chester Zoo

TEMPORARY PRESENTER

(Maternity Cover – 6 Month Contract)

Chester Zoo, one of Europe’s leading Zoological collections, has an active and award winning Education Division, is now seeking a Presenter on a 6-month contract to cover maternity leave, commencing in June 2012.



Our Presenter team are a vital part of enhancing the visitors’ experience and work includes developing and delivering public talks, interpretation and exhibition supervision. Audiences vary from 2 to 500 or more, and there is lots of public interaction requiring a confident and outgoing personality.



The successful candidate will have a Zoo Biology or Conservation related degree, and have good communication skills. They will have experience of Zoo Education and of public speaking or delivering guided tours and will be able to deliver this information to a variety of audiences. A good knowledge of conservation issues and a wide-ranging and in depth knowledge of the natural world is required. They will be able to work as part of a team and individually, be well organised and have the ability to provide excellent customer care.



The successful candidate will ideally have a good knowledge of Chester Zoo’s animal collection, our conservation work and be computer literate (in particular working knowledge of Microsoft Office).



This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.



Work is 5 days in 7, including Bank Holidays and every other weekend. Rate of pay is £9.81 per hour.



For an application form please call the recruitment line on 01244 389477 or e-mail recruitment@chesterzoo.org 



Closing date for applications is 4th May, 2012.

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SAFARI RANGER

SAFARI RANGER

AT

CHESTER ZOO

Chester Zoo, one of Europe’s leading Zoological collections, has an active and award winning Education Division and this includes educational outreach to schools and community groups within its catchments.

The work of the Safari Ranger involves visiting local schools (including Special Schools) to deliver exciting and engaging workshop sessions that will act as stand-alone units of work, or as pre-visit primers in preparation for students’ visits to the zoo. The post-holder will be expected to host some zoo visits of schools requesting a follow-up session. The post-holder will also be required to work in partnership with teachers to develop units of work that meet curriculum requirements.

Our approach to formal education is highly participatory so candidates will be expected to be outgoing and enthusiastic in their teaching style. In the school holidays the post-holder is required to extend the Safari Ranger service to selected community groups.

Applicants should have a Zoo Biology/Conservation-related degree, a good knowledge of the zoo’s animal collection and conservation work and a proven ability to communicate with a wide audience. A formal teaching qualification or equivalent experience in effective and sensitive communication within the context of working with children is essential. The post holder is required to plan visits, take bookings and deal with enquiries by phone and email.

The 35 hour week will run Monday to Friday. Holidays are to be taken to coincide with school holidays. The rate of pay for this post is £9.71 per hour. Please note that as a charitable trust, our salary scale is not based on LEA scales.

The post-holder will hold a clean driving license and be able to drive themselves to and from schools and transport teaching aids including artifacts and live animals. A zoo vehicle will be provided. This vehicle is to be left overnight and at weekends in the zoo.

This post is subject to an advanced CRB check.

For an application form please ring the recruitment line on 01244 389477 or e-mail recruitment@chesterzoo.org


Closing date for applications is April 25, 2012.

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SENIOR PRIMATE KEEPER

SENIOR PRIMATE KEEPER

Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent is recruiting for the position of Primate Keeper.

We are looking for someone with a significant

experience working as a primate keeper.

Applicants must have a proven track record in a similar position at a recognised zoological collection. They must posses good all round animal husbandry skills and be enthusiastic in contributing to the enrichment of the primate species around the park.

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.

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

Single person accommodation may be available.

Howletts is a world class wildlife park run by the international conservation charity The Aspinall Foundation, and works to support a number of overseas conservation projects including the Java Primate Project in Indonesia. We are home to a collection of around 160 rare and endangered primates, including Javan gibbons, Dusky langurs, Sulawesi macaques, Pied tamarins and Gelada baboons to name a few.

We have recently built a rescue and rehabilitation centre in Java where rare Indonesian primates can be confiscated and taken care of; with a view to either returning them back to the wild or providing them with a better quality of life. Ultimately, captive bred animals may also relocate to the centre, providing offspring that could boost the wild population when reintroduction conditions are right.

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Closing date Friday 4th May 2012.

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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Animal Keeper Vacancy on the Mammal Department

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Animal Keeper Vacancy on the Mammal Department

Previous zoo animal experience with carnivores (in particular big cats), primates, and / or large hoof stock advantageous. Applicants holding the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals, (BIAZA / Sparsholt College) or other equivalent qualifications preferred. Full driving licence desirable.

The successful applicant will be expected to work on a 38 ¾ hour week roster with 2 days off per week (1 weekend off in 3). Starting salary according to experience.

Applications to be by post only (not by e-mail) and include full CV and handwritten covering letter to:

To: Neil Bemment,
Director of Operations and Curator of Mammals,
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park,
Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7EU

Closing Date: 30 April, 2012

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LAKES AQUARIUM OPERATIONS MANAGER

VACANCY AT THE LAKES AQUARIUM

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Lakes Aquarium is a small visitor attraction on the southern shore of Lake Windermere in the picturesque tourist area of the Lake District. Encompassing a fresh water aquarium, two retail outlets and two catering outlets, the attraction is an established fixture in the local tourism offer and attracts approximately 100,000 visitors per year.

The attraction is owned and operated by Parques Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction operators who specialise in the tourism/leisure sector. Parques Reunidos currently operates 71 parks around the world and attracts over 25.8 million visitors annually.

We are currently seeking an Operations Manager, dedicated to giving our visitor’s a great experience. Reporting to the UK Director you will lead the team on site, ensuring that the park is operating safely, efficiently and profitably whilst providing the best possible customer service to our visitors.

Prospective candidates will ideally come from an environment where health and safety and customer service are paramount. The role will involve motivating and managing the team, visitor services, personnel, accounting, reporting and facilities management. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to self-motivate and problem solve and enjoy working in a challenging environment. IT literacy, planning, presentation skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines are essential.

You will be an experienced senior leisure professional, an accomplished and experienced team leader, combining business awareness with the ability to organise yourself and your team and communicate at all levels.

Please send a detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered for this post to James Eels, Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA or by email to james.eels@reallive.co.uk  

Closing date for applicants: 24th April 2012

Salary and Job Description on application.

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Supervisor of Reptile and Amphibian Department

Supervisor of Reptile and Amphibian Department

The Role

• To support the Department Head in the running of a busy herpetological department, managing the animal collection and contributing to the Trust’s conservation projects as required.
• To manage and motivate departmental staff and aid them in their professional development.
• To teach visiting students practical aspects of animal management, instigate research projects and support others conducting research.
• To ensure that the husbandry of the collection conforms to our high standards of animal welfare and ethical guidelines.
• To manage the collection and departmental resources during the absence of the Department Head.

Specification

• Strong background in the captive husbandry of herpetological species with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working within zoological collections a necessity.
• Practical experience of reptile and/or amphibian conservation projects desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Degree in life sciences, biology, zoology or related field required.
• Wide knowledge of biology, taxonomy, ecology and the captive requirements of the reptile and amphibian species for which the post is responsible.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) and experience of delivering presentations.
• Good organisational ability and project management skills desirable.
• A high level of health and fitness as aspects of the job are physically demanding and a willingness to travel.

To apply

Visit our recruitment page at www.durrell.org/recruitment to view application details.

Closing date

Friday 4 May 2012

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