ASSISTANT TEAM
MANAGER – GIRAFFES
We are Chester Zoo,
and for over 80 years we’ve been a leading conservation and education charity,
and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.
We’re also a team of
passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can
to keep the zoo going, from feeding the animals to discovering new conservation
ideas, and giving our 1.9 million visitors an inspirational day out. We work
hard because we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and we
want to be the best zoo in the world!
If you think you can
help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.
We are currently
recruiting for an Assistant Team Manager on the Giraffe section.
The role:
The role will
involve assisting the Team Manager in the daily management of the Giraffe
section along with mentoring, training and developing the team under the
direction of the Team Manager.
The successful
candidate will be able to develop and implement new ideas for improving
husbandry, building strong working relationships with other departments to
ensure standards are met.
This role will also
involve representing Chester Zoo and the Giraffe team for media interviews and
internal and external meetings, workshops and conferences in the UK and
overseas.
The successful
candidate will have:
• A
HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or equivalent
practical experience
• Extensive
knowledge and expertise in animal husbandry and management with a focus on hoof
stock
• Experience
of supervising a team and will be able to organise and prioritise tasks in a
dynamic environment
• A
good understanding of risk assessments and safe working practices
• Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
• A
full driving licence valid in the UK
Salary for the role
is £24,017.15 per annum for a 40 hour week on a rota basis including some
weekends and bank holidays. In addition
we offer a range of amazing benefits which can be found at http://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers/working-at-chester-zoo.
To apply for this
position, please provide your current CV and complete the application form
highlighting your skills and experience including why you should be considered
for our Assistant Team Manager role to http://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers.
Closing date for
applications is Tuesday 21st February 2017.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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