Deputy Section Head: Large Mammals
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
vacancy for a Deputy Section Head to work on our Large Mammals section. This
area manages a variety of hoofstock, carnivores and our herd of 5 Asian
Elephants.
Key
Responsibilities:
· A hands-on role,
working on the section
· Supervising all
areas of daily animal husbandry
· Developing,
supervising and training staff
· Taking
administrative responsibility alongside other senior staff within the Large
Mammals Section
Key Skills &
Requirements:
· High performing
and enthusiastic
· Proven track
record of working with large mammals in a protected contact system
· Substantial
experience of zoological animal management, with at least 8 years’ relevant
experience
· Able to
demonstrate good working knowledge of the natural history and management of
large mammals
· Good team worker
with positive outlook
· Excellent
communication and IT skills
· Committed to
continued professional development of yourself and others
· An animal related
qualification such as ANCMZA or DZMAA
This is a full time
position, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and
we provide uniform and 31 days holiday (including bank holidays).
Please apply on-line
by sending your CV with a covering letter 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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