VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR

VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR

A rare and very exciting opportunity has arisen for a new appointment as a full time Volunteer Co-ordinator for our charity “Friends of Banham Zoo”, based at Banham Zoo.

 We are looking for a highly motivated person, with superb people management skills, who can lead a team of volunteers to assist in the day to day activities of our award winning zoo in all its various departments.

You will be expected to organise rotas, train and develop the team and have a real understanding of customer service.  There may also be a requirement to manage and run our Charity Shop, and support the fund raising events run by the Charity.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience of working in a similar environment and work well under pressure.

 Flexibility is a key factor as the Zoo is open 7 days a week, and you may have to work occasional weekend days and Bank Holidays as this is essential to the role. 

This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week with a salary of c£18,000 per annum, dependant upon experience.

If you would like an opportunity to be the first in this brand new post, please apply either by email or post.  Please send in a covering letter and CV explaining why you are the best candidate to:-  Lynn.mellish@banhamzoo.co.uk or Lynn Mellish, HR Manager, Banham Zoo Ltd, The Grove, Banham, Norfolk NR16 2HE

Closing date for applications is 4^th June 2012.

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