Animal Training Manager

Animal Training Manager

(Temporary Contract Expected To Last 12 Months)

Twycross Zoo is at a very exciting stage of development with the first phase of a 20 year masterplan already underway. The plan will see the zoo developing new habitats for a refreshed animal collection starting with Giraffe Savannah and Gibbon Forest in 2015.

We currently have a temporary vacancy for an Animal Training Manager in our Life Sciences Department.

Key Responsibilities:

· Instruct staff in training methodologies and supervise, regulate and monitor animal training within the Zoo.

· Oversee and develop the in-house programme of animal enrichment

· Oversee and assist with training of the animals on all sections including liaison between departments to ensure priority species are trained

· Effectively communicate training requests through the correct channels

· Record, monitor and evaluate training

· Research animals’ requirements, keep abreast of developments and make recommendations to animal-keeping management

· Keep updated on training methods

Key Skills & Requirements:

· Practical and relevant animal keeping and training experience

· Good background knowledge of psychology and training methods

· Diploma in the Management of Zoo & Aquarium Animals

· Enthusiastic, motivated and with an interest in zoo animal management and education

· Commitment to continual professional development

· Good communication and supervisory skills with ability to motivate and manage staff

· A good team worker

The role is temporary and expected to last 12 months to cover maternity leave and includes weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform and 31 days holiday per annum (pro-rata).

Please apply on-line by sending your CV with a covering letter to, including details of your salary expectations, to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org

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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