Operations Manager

Wild Place Operations Manager - Animals

Full time – 37.5 hours per week, permanent position

Salary range £20,500 - £22,500 per annum



Bristol Zoo is proud and excited to take the first step on a journey towards achieving the ultimate goal of the National Wildlife Conservation Park by opening Wild Place in the summer of 2013.

Building on and celebrating the natural environment, Wild Place will be an invigorating setting that brings nature and the woodland to life. This family-led attraction will focus on fun, play and learning with children and adults being inspired to protect threatened habitats on their doorsteps as well as around the globe.

This is a key managerial role working as part of an operational team on site covering all day to day operational duties. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that our conservation and wildlife message is a top priority by delivering excellent animal care standards on site.

If you are someone who has proven animal management experience in a guest focused environment and you are able to inspire your team to achieve excellence, then you might just be the person we require.

Visit our website www.bristolzoo.org.uk for a copy of the job description, person specification and details on how to apply for this position. Closing date for applications is 3.00pm Thursday 25th April 2013.

Interviews will be held on Friday, 10th May 2013.