Animal Presenter –
Trainee – Fixed Term 6 months (Maternity
Cover)
Based at Edinburgh
Zoo
About Us
The Royal Zoological
Society of Scotland (RZSS) owns and manages Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland
Wildlife Park in Kingussie. Both parks
are premier visitor attractions of Scotland that provide an amazing animal
experience as well as an excellent day out!
RZSS has a worldwide reputation for its conservation and education
programmes, and the very heart of our mission is to connect people with nature
and safeguard species from extinction.
We’ve been a charity since our founding in 1909 and maintain a keen
commercial edge to ensure a sustainable, bright and exciting future.
As well as our
wonderful animals we have a highly professional, diverse and friendly staff
community too. So, in working for RZSS
you've not only got a great job in a very interesting organisation - you're
also part of an amazing cause too!
Animal Presenter -
Trainee
A vacancy has arisen
for an Animal Presenter - Trainee to work within the Living Collections
Department. The role will involve all
aspects of the presentations section, including shows, keeper experience,
talks, panda tours and animal care. The
successful candidate will be required to deliver the Keeper Experience program
to a high standard, meeting the needs of the zoo visitors and ensuring high
animal welfare. They will also
contribute to the development of the Society in achieving its Mission and Aims.
To operate
effectively in this role, it is desirable if you hold the Diploma in the
Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals or equivalent qualification or
experience at SVQ 3 or equivalent level. Practical experience in a zoo or
animal-related environment is also desirable and experience of working with a
range of animal taxon groups would be advantageous. You should also have
up-to-date basic knowledge and understanding of zoo legislation and best
practice, along with a sound basis of practical knowledge and skills about good
animal management including dietary knowledge. Proven success in animal
training or an appropriate qualification in the use of positive reinforcement
training would be beneficial.
About You
You will be an
excellent communicator, with strong presentation skills. You will be
comfortable working as part of a team and will build effective relationships
across the organisation. Customer service will be key to this role and you must
have an excellent understanding of the principals involved and how to interact
with the public to ensure a memorable experience.
This is a 6 month,
full time fixed term position working 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate must be able to work
weekends.
The closing date:
Tuesday 29 December 2015.
For full information
on how to apply for the above position please visit the vacancies page at www.edinburghzoo.org.uk. Registered charity number: SC004064
OUR
MISSION Connecting
people with nature. Safeguarding species from extinction
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