Animal Records
Registrar
Twycross Zoo is at a
very exciting stage of development with the first phase of a 20 year masterplan
already underway. The plan will see the zoo developing new habitats for a
refreshed animal collection.
We currently have a
vacancy for an Animal Records Registrar to work in our Veterinary section.
Key
Responsibilities:
· Keeping animal
records up to date using software as designated by the Zoo, ensuring that
quality of data is maintained to highest degree and that records are retained
for at least 10 years or longer as per current legislation
· Serve as liaison
with Species360 and inform of any new developments
· Respond to all
requests for information, both internal and external, in a professional and
timely manner
· Oversee the
deployment and management of ZIMS across all departments of the zoo
· Liaise with
Registrars at other zoos to promote best practice
· Arrange animal
transfers, working alongside the Vet Department and Curatorial Department, to
ensure the successful execution of animal movements
· Serve as liaison
with Defra and other government agencies to ensure that all national and
international regulations related to movements of animals are adhered to
· Maintain files of
documents related to animal transfers in order to comply with legislation and
internal procedures
· Liaise with other
institutions and Defra to ensure and promote best practice
· Support Life
Sciences department in all aspects related to record keeping
· Produce regular
management reports
Key Skills &
Requirements:
· IT literate and
proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook; knowledge of ZIMS is desirable
· Ideally educated
to degree level in science/animal related subject
· Ability to
understand and explain complex legislation
· Must demonstrate
good organisational and admin skills
· The ability to
work well in a team and on own initiative
The role is
permanent full time and includes weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is
paid monthly and we provide uniform and 31 days holiday per annum (including
bank holidays).
Please apply on-line
by sending your CV with a covering letter to: recruitment@twycrosszoo.org
This vacancy will
close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you
should submit your application as soon as possible.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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