Project Manager

                Project Manager                      

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As an action oriented conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife’s desire is to connect people with nature. Through enthusing people about the wonders of the natural world we’re certain they’ll share our passion to conserve it. Our success relies on two key things. The impression we create through our 140 acre zoological park, Marwell Zoo, with its wide array of exotic and endangered species and the family of talented people we employ who share our passion and bring our vision to life.

An exciting opportunity for a Project Manager has arisen as Marwell embarks on an inspiring programme of work, incorporating a series of major exhibits in accordance with our master plan. The purpose of this new role is to manage a variety of building projects from conception to completion, alongside our current Project Manager. Such projects will range in size and budget, from multi-million pound new animal exhibit builds to smaller scale guest facilities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with and co-ordinating Marwell Project teams and external contractors
• Developing design briefs and reporting on tenders to the Executive Team, ensuring appropriate sign off
• Inspection of project sites before, during and after completion, providing technical advice as required

The successful candidate will have previous experience of working within a similar role, to include experience in the following areas:

• budget management
• CDM and ISO 14001
• adherence to relevant construction regulations and compliance with Health & Safety provisions

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Reporting to the Finance Director, this role requires strong communication and IT skills, together with experience of financial reporting. Applicants must be able to build and maintain excellent relationships with existing departments and ensure minimum disruption to our park and guests throughout. Experience of using CAD and a Project Management qualification such as Prince2 or equivalent would also be advantageous.

If you would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation and become part of our Marwell Family, please visit our website, www.marwell.org.uk for a full candidate brief and our electronic application form. This application form must be completed for you to be considered for this role.

Closing Date: Thursday 13^th March 2014

Successful applicants for vacancies with Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a DBS check as a condition of employment.

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Education Officer

Education Officer 

(Salary £14,558pa)

Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent is a leading animal collection committed to conservation and in situ reintroduction and support projects. Currently we are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident person to help undertake our educational commitments. This is a full-time permanent position, working 40 hours a week.

Duties of the role include presenting scheduled educational talks to our visitors, writing and presenting educational talks to school and bespoke groups, to man the education centre, to provide guided tours with small groups, to run our Junior Ranger and Keeper Academy sessions on weekends and to create relevant education activities linked to our themed events.

A good knowledge of exotic wildlife and global animal conservation issues is a prerequisite. An ability to communicate this knowledge to both the general public and more informed audiences is essential. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of teaching or working in an educator’s role, as experience in presenting talks to the public is needed. Experience of supervising others would be advantageous as the successful candidate will be required to manage a small team of volunteers.

We are looking for a proactive, organised self-motivated individual with good proven people skills who is a confident and accomplished public speaker. At interview this must be demonstrated through a prepared talk. The role will be based at Howletts but the successful candidate will be required occasionally to work at our sister park, Port Lympne.

Working hours are 40 hours a week worked over 5 days including weekends and public holidays, days off will be taken during the week.

Closing date: Friday 7^th March 2014, 12noon.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

To apply: email a CV along with a covering email to personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

Or post to: Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Kent, CT21 4PD.

Visit our website at www.aspinallfoundation.org for further information.

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Seasonal Education Officer

Seasonal Education Officer

(Salary £13,464pa pro rata)

Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent is a leading animal collection committed to conservation and in situ reintroduction and support projects. Currently we are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident person to help undertake our educational commitments. This is a full-time temporary position, working 40 hours a week including all weekends and public holidays from March-September 2014.

Duties of the role include presenting scheduled educational talks to our visitors, writing and presenting educational talks to school and bespoke groups, to man the education centre, to provide guided tours with small groups, to run our Junior Ranger and Keeper Academy sessions on weekends and to create relevant education activities linked to our themed events.

A good knowledge of exotic wildlife and global animal conservation issues is a prerequisite. An ability to communicate this knowledge to both the general public and more informed audiences is essential.The ideal candidate will have previous experience of teaching or working in an educator’s role, as experience in presenting talks to the public is needed. You will be working alongside a full time permanent Education Officer and helping to supervise a small team of volunteers.

We are looking for a proactive, organised self-motivated individual with good proven people skills who is a confident and accomplished public speaker. At interview this must be demonstrated through a prepared talk. The role will be based at Howletts but the successful candidate may be required to work at our sister park, Port Lympne as required.

Closing date: Friday 7^th March 2014, 12noon.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

To apply: email a CV along with a covering email to personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

Or post to: Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Kent, CT21 4PD.

Visit our website at www.aspinallfoundation.org for further information.

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TEMPORARY ASSISTANT CONSERVATION OFFICER

TEMPORARY ASSISTANT CONSERVATION OFFICER

(6 MONTH MATERNITY COVER)

Chester Zoo, one of Europe’s leading zoological collections, has a well-established Field Conservation & Research Division responsible for co-ordinating a diverse portfolio of conservation activities worldwide. Support includes ten flagship conservation programmes and a substantial conservation grant initiative. Conservation activities involve strong partnerships with various organisations and complement and interact with the zoo’s ex-situ conservation activities.

The Assistant Conservation Officer post is a 6 month position after which it will be reviewed, to support the Field Conservation & Research Division in all aspects of its work.

This role involves:

• Monitoring and evaluating existing conservation support, and assisting with the development of new support
• Providing and developing external and internal communications
• Leading the Division’s involvement in media related activities alongside other departments
• Assisting with coordination and communications relating to field conservation programmes

Applicants should have the following:

·     A postgraduate degree in a biological sciences related discipline

·     Experience and knowledge of biodiversity conservation in general

·     Experience and knowledge of the role of zoos in conservation

·     Exceptional time management and organisational skills

·     Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with people at all levels.

·     A strong command of written English

·     Strong general PC skills, in particular working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience of proof reading and producing copy of a high standard, managing and producing material for social media, skills in researching information from scientific literature, field research skills and experience of travelling/working overseas would be advantageous.

Hours are 35 hours per week worked from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with a 60 minute unpaid meal break. Salary is £18,711 per annum.

To apply, please contact the recruitment line on 01244 389477 or recruitment@chesterzoo.org.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 11^th March 2014.

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Senior Bird Keeper

Senior Bird Keeper – Full Time

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Tropical Wings Zoo is currently looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual with a lifelong passion for aviculture to join our dedicated team of animal care staff. The section manages a range of bird species including psittaccines, softbills and birds of prey and a range of small mammals.

The ideal candidate will have:

·        A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience with a wide range of bird species and ability to demonstrate a substantial working knowledge of the natural history and management of key species

·        Previous supervisory experience

·        An animal-related qualification

·        Excellent communication skills and be able to participate fully in our education and presentation programmes

·        Animal training experience desirable not essential

To apply:

Send CV and covering letter by email to humanresources@tropicalwings.co.uk

Closing date: This vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you should submit your application as soon as possible.

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STUDENT INTERNSHIPS

ANIMAL DIVISION STUDENT INTERNSHIPS

Knowsley Safari Park

Liverpool

Our mission: To connect communities with the natural world for the benefit of future generations

If you are working towards an animal based degree, a 44 week Student Placement at Knowsley Safari Park is designed to offer you an education in the practical aspects of an Animal Keeper role within an outstanding Safari Park surrounded by experienced keepers who are more than happy to pass on their skills and knowledge. We offer you first-hand experience within the Park/Zoo community with plenty of support, training and development of you as an individual. Following our placement you will develop skills in animal management & husbandry, organisation & planning, and teamwork & communication, and gain a realistic idea of the intense physical demands of the role.

This placement is aimed at undergraduate students who:

a.        Must undertake a placement to accompany their studies as a required aspect of their university programme.

b.        Wish to take a ‘sandwich year’ in university in order to gain experience in the Park/Zoo world.

Please note that undergraduates must be enrolled on a course which is relevant to the role and priority will be given to those students who must undertake a placement as part of their course.

For More information and how to apply please visit: www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/internships

All requests for 2014/2015 placements must be submitted between 3rd February – 9th March 2014.

Interviews will take place from 17th – 30th March 2014.

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Seasonal Presenter

Seasonal Presenter 

(March – August 2014)

Knowsley Safari Park

Liverpool

Hours: Variable - 5 days over 7, working 16-30 hours per week

Salary: £7.00 per hour

Contract: Temporary

Closing Date: 7^th March 2014

Opened in 1971 Knowsley Safari Park is one of the biggest and best safari parks in the UK.  Knowsley Safari Park now has a five mile safari drive with lions, tigers, white rhinos and our infamous troop of olive baboons. The park also has a large walkaround area offering close up views of elephants, giraffes, meerkats otters and many more animals.

We are currently recruiting for Presenters who have a talent for informing and inspiring our visitors to work alongside our Learning & Discovery department.  You will be engaging with, and performing to, our visitors in both a one-to-one capacity and group presentations.

You will be confident and enthusiastic as well as hold a keen interest in wildlife and conservation.  You will receive full support in learning new material and assistance in developing your presenting style.  Experience of working with children is desirable, however the confidence and ability to engage with people of all ages is most important.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Hours are variable but likely that you will be expected to work 5 days in every 7, including bank holidays and weekends and flexibility is required. The rate of pay will be £7.00 per hour for 16-30 hours per week.

For details on how to apply for this position please visit our website at http://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/vacancies/

 The closing date for application is Friday 7^th March 2014 with interviews (including presentations) likely to be held the week commencing 17^th March 2014.

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MAMMAL KEEPER

MAMMAL KEEPER

Chester Zoo is one of the leading zoological collections in Europe with an international reputation for achieving its mission in conservation breeding programmes, research and education.

We currently have a vacancy for a Mammal Keeper to be based on the Giraffe section but who may also be trained on other mammal sections to cover any shortcomings in staffing levels.

 
The post will involve the daily care and management of Giraffe and Okapi as well as a number of other species; Congo buffalo, Malayan tapir, Onager, Bactrian camel, Anoa, Babirusa and Red river hog. The successful candidate will provide excellent animal husbandry, care and welfare for the assigned mammals, ensuring that all enclosures and facilities are maintained to the highest possible standards.

The successful candidate will have the Zoo Animal Management, HND or degree in a Zoological related science or equivalent experience. They will have experience working with giraffes and other relevant mammal species, relevant experience of working in a zoo or safari park and of Operant Conditioning and good record keeping.

The successful candidate will be competent in the use of computers and basic software packages. They will desirably have proven experience with implementing environmental enrichment and experience of working within strict SWP. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Salary is £16,984 per annum for a 40 hour week.

To apply, please contact the recruitment line on recruitment@chesterzoo.org or 01244 389477.

Closing date for applications is 7^th March, 2014.

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