Deputy Head of
Section
Colchester Zoo
Essex
Colchester Zoo are
looking to recruit an experienced Deputy Head to assist the Head of the Zoo’s
busiest and most demanding section and supervise in their absence. The position
requires assisting in leading a large team of staff and the day to day management
of a diverse collection of animals, ensuring the highest standards of animal
husbandry, welfare, and health and safety at all times. Species include Rainbow
Lorikeets, Rainbow fish and Koi Carp, Aldabra, Sulcata and Spur-thighed
tortoises, Wallabies, Darwin’s Rhea, Corn snakes and Royal Pythons, Pygmy
Hedgehogs and a range of domestic species in a high visitor concentrated
section comprising of three of the Zoo’s walkthrough enclosures and animal
handling and feeding areas.
The successful
candidate will be expected to:
• Ensure the highest standards of animal
husbandry and welfare at all times including assisting in the implementation of
training and enrichment programmes, monitoring health, researching nutritional
needs, managing successful breeding and ensuring excellent enclosure
presentation.
• Supervise staff in the absence of the Head
of Section which will include managing rotas and holidays, training new and
existing staff to the required standards, organising working protocols and
procedures and providing feedback on performance.
• Assist in the management and implementation
of all aspects of Health and Safety including working protocols, risk
assessments and manual handling.
• Manage animal records, produce reports and
put forward proposals.
• Ensure the highest of standards of visitor
experience through exceptional customer services and care.
We are looking for
an individual who is highly motivated and hard working, with a minimum of 7
years’ experience in a Zoo environment. Excellent customer service,
communication and animal husbandry skills are essential as is previous
experience supervising staff and an excellent understanding of health and
safety in a Zoological setting. Experience with at least some of the species
listed above would be beneficial.
Applicants must have
the Diploma in the Management of Zoo animals and Aquaria (DMZAA) or an
equivalent qualification and a full valid driving licence is essential.
This is a permanent
fulltime position with a start date as soon as is possible and Salary is
dependent on qualifications and experience.
Please send your CV
and covering letter to Sarah Forsyth, Curator, Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road,
Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL
The closing date for
applications for this position is Friday 23rd December 2016.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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