Team Leader –
Hoofstock
Join our vibrant
organisation
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.
A full time
opportunity has arisen to join our Animal Management Team as a Team leader of
our Hoofstock section.
We have exciting
plans for our collection and exhibits, offering great opportunities for
creative project and team work. For the right candidate, this post offers a
fantastic opportunity to work with a wide range of hoofstock species from
Dorcas Gazelle to White Rhino and contribute to captive breeding programmes
with species such as Okapi, Grevys Zebra, Somali wild ass and Rothschild
Giraffe.
This role is
responsible for coordinating & supervising daily operations of the team,
under the direction of the Collection Manager, therefore excellent
communication, organisational and people management skills are essential.
The successful
candidate will have extensive, specialist taxonomic knowledge and wide-ranging
experience of the management of Hoofstock with a minimum Level 3 (ANC / DMZAA)
or equivalent qualification in animal management or biological sciences.
As a key contributor
to the organisation and its goals, you will be expected to set the example,
demonstrate positive behavior and conduct yourself in line with our Values at
all times as you will be in daily contact with your colleagues throughout the wider
organisation and our guests.
Placed in the top 20
of the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-For-Profit organisations, we know that our
future plans will only be delivered through a great team of highly motivated
people. We’ll provide a generous package and the opportunity to further develop
your professional skills and abilities, to have a big say in future plans and
of course, a fantastic working environment!
Accommodation may be
available on a short term basis to the successful candidate. Please note this
would incur a rental cost. Due to the need to drive park vehicles, candidates
must also hold a full driving license valid for the UK.
If you would like to
join our unique and vibrant organisation and become part of our Marwell Family,
please visit our website, 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: Monday
1st August 2016
Successful
applicants for vacancies with Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a DBS
check as a condition of employment.
Marwell Wildlife is
an equal opportunities employer.
Colden Common,
Winchester, Hants, SO21 1JH. Registered charity number 275433. marwell.org.uk
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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