Supervisor - Herpetology Department
Job Title:
Supervisor
Department:
Herpetology
Reporting to: Head
of Herpetology Department
Full time /
Part-time: Full Time
Permanent /
Contract: Permanent
The Role
For its
world-renowned Herpetology Department, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is
looking for a Supervisor with an understanding of the role and function of a
modern zoological collection and in-situ conservation programmes.
§ To
support the Department Head in the running of a busy herpetological department,
managing the animal collection and contributing to the Trust’s conservation
projects as required;
§ To
manage and continuously train departmental staff on all husbandry related
matters and aid them in their professional development;
§ To
manage visiting students and teach practical aspects of animal husbandry and
management, instigate research projects and support others conducting research;
§ To
ensure that the husbandry of the collection conforms to highest standards of
animal welfare and current husbandry knowledge;
§ To
deliver public talks, write reports and scientific manuscripts when required;
§ To
manage the collection and departmental resources during the absence of the
Department Head.
The Candidate will have
§ Strong
background in the captive husbandry and breeding of a wide range of
herpetological species with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working within
zoological collections a necessity;
§ Excellent
interpersonal skills and proven experience in effective staff/team management;
§ Master’s
degree or equivalent in life sciences, biology, zoology or related field;
§ Outstanding
organisational skills with ability to work to deadlines;
§ Wide
in-depth knowledge of biology, taxonomy and captive and conservation
requirements of the taxa for which the post is responsible;
§ A
logical and scientific approach to animal husbandry with very high attention to
detail will be expected;
§ Proven
exhibit design/theming skills and extensive knowledge of plant care;
§ Excellent
verbal and written communication skills (English);
§ Proficiency
in delivering presentations and generating written reports;
§ Scientific
writing and database skills desirable;
§ Practical
experience of reptile and/or amphibian conservation projects and a good
understanding of bio-security needs and procedures desirable;
§ A
high level of health and fitness as aspects of the job are physically demanding
and a willingness to travel.
How to apply
To apply for this
position please send your updated CV, completed application form and cover
letter to recruitment@durrell.org
Details on the role
are also available at www.durrell.org/home/work-at-durrell/.
Closing date for
applications: Thursday, 15th September
2016.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
