Animal Presentations
Manager
WWT Slimbridge
Wetland Centre
37.5 hours per week
to be worked on a rota basis to include weekends and bank holidays
£23,950 - £25,210
per annum
The Wildfowl &
Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for
wildlife and people. For 70 years we have been pioneers in saving threatened
wetland wildlife across the globe and are experts in wetland management and
creation. We work with communities living among some of the most vulnerable
wetlands in the world, providing leadership and influence to create a
sustainable future for our wetlands, their wildlife and the people who depend
upon them. We believe that showing people first-hand how extraordinary wetlands
are can ignite their passion to help us conserve them, so we provide amazing
experiences at our unique UK wetland centres for over one million visitors
every year.
Slimbridge Wetland
centre is working with the Heritage Lottery Fund on a major development
project, which will change how we inspire our visitors. As part of the
development we are creating a Living Wetland Theatre to engage audiences in
free flying bird demonstrations. We are looking for an enthusiastic,
experienced bird trainer and presenter with the necessary managerial skills to
lead and mentor a team of presenters, animal keepers and volunteers.
The successful
candidate will have a rare opportunity to help create the theatre exhibit and
the customer experience and will work closely with the aviculture team to
deliver a successful programme of events.
In return for your
hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- 25
days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’
service
- Contributory
pension scheme (conditions apply)
- Life
assurance
- Free
parking
- Child
care voucher scheme
- Free
entry to all our centres
For more
information, and to apply for the role, please visit http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/829/ZooNewsDig/animal_presentations_manager/
Closing date: 9 April 2017
Interview date: 19th April 2017
Registered Charity
Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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