Deputy Head of
Section – Animal Encounters
This position is
offered on a permanent full time basis and will also provide maternity leave
cover for the present Head of Section from mid-May onwards.
The Department of
Animal Welfare & Conservation is currently recruiting for an organised,
dedicated, reliable, confident team member to join the Animal Encounters
section.
The Animal
Encounters section encompasses a diverse range of species found in the “foot
safari” area of Woburn Safari Park; including raptors, psittacines, small
mammals, birds, marine mammals, primates, hoof stock, reptiles, amphibians and
invertebrates.
As Deputy Head of
section you will directly line-manage all non permanent members of staff
including seasonals, interns and volunteers.
The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the Head
of Section and cover their maternity leave from May 2017.
The successful
applicant will need to be:
• Able
to manage and motivate a large, diverse animal keeping team
• A
highly motivated, hard working individual who has a good understanding of
behavioural welfare and previous experience training and working with a variety
of species.
• Able
to take part in public presentations as well as demonstrating exceptional
animal husbandry skills, high standards of animal care and excellent
communication skills.
The successful
applicant should demonstrate:
• Considerable
supervisory or staff management experience in a similar environment
• A
passion for Animal Welfare & Conservation; be highly motivated, flexible
and committed to Woburn Safari Park’s high standards of husbandry and welfare
• Previous
practical experience of working with a range of species (hands on experience
with the species we hold is preferable however those candidates’ with
comparable experience will be considered)
• Strong
animal training experience preferably in public demonstration settings
• Strong
customer service and communication skills
• An
excellent understanding of health and safety in a zoological setting
• An
organised approach to managing animal records, reporting systems and proposals
to improve the section in line with our brand values
The zoo animal
management qualification (DMZAA) is desirable but not essential for this
position, however; the successful candidate would be expected to work towards
achieving this qualification. A full, valid driving licence is essential for
this role
If you are looking
to work within an “award winning” environment then please apply through our
website at: www.woburnsafari.co.uk/careers
Closing
date: 17th
February 2017
If you have not
heard from us within 21 days of the closing date please consider your
application unsuccessful on this occasion.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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