Centre Manager
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
Full-time, permanent
position. Salary dependent upon experience.
This role will involve overall
responsibility for the day to day running of the collection, managing a small
team of dedicated keepers and volunteers and ensuring that welfare standards
are met for all species, as well as striving to fulfil the aims of The Lakeland
Trust for Natural Sciences. The applicant must be an experienced, enthusiastic
and motivated individual. You will be a good team worker, able to show
initiative and have a positive outlook. The successful applicant will have a
hands on keeper role as well as administrative responsibilities. Experience
working in a similar senior zoo management role would be beneficial. Suitable
applicants must be well organised and have at least two years previous experience
in a zoo setting, working with a range of taxa. Flexibility is necessary in
this post.
Requirements:
• An
animal science related qualification (DMZAA or degree level)
• Knowledge
of current zoo licensing regulations
• Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
• Computer
literacy (ZIMS experience desirable)
• Experience
of supervising a team
• Ability
to organise and prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment
• Physically
fit for the demands of the role
• Full
UK driving licence
If you would like the opportunity to join
our team please send your CV and cover letter to mail@wildlifeoasis.co.uk by
7th April.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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