ASSISTANT TEAM
MANAGER
BIRDS DIVISION
(Permanent – Full-time)
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 currently have an
exciting vacancy for an Assistant Team Manager on one of our large and varied
Bird teams.
The role:
The role will
involve assisting the Team Manager in the daily management of the Parrots and
Penguins section along with mentoring, training and developing the team under
the direction of the Team Manager.
The successful
candidate will be working with the Team Manager in the management and breeding
of many different endangered species, including Javan Green Magpie, Sumatran
Laughingthrush, Rhinoceros Hornbill, Southern Cassowary, Pink Pigeon,
Grey-breasted Parakeet, Philippine Cockatoo and Hyacinth Macaw, as well as
Chester Zoo’s large group of Humboldt Penguins.
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 Parrot 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
substantial practical experience
• Extensive
knowledge and expertise in all aspects of bird husbandry and practical
avicultural management of relevant taxa in a zoological institution
• Experience
of supervising a team and will have the ability 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 is £24,017.15
per annum for a 40 hour week on a rota basis including 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 Sunday 9th July 2017.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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