Senior Keeper
WWT Arundel Wetland
Centre
37.5 Hours per week
£18,525 - £19,500
per annum
WWT Arundel Wetland
Centre is looking for a Senior Keeper to assist with the development and
implementation of its Animal Collection Plan. You will be a knowledgeable and
enthusiastic Aviculturalist with experience of maintaining animal populations
in enclosures and in assisting with design and management of enclosures for the
benefit of the animals and for the viewing public. You will have a flexible
approach to your role as during the breeding season you will may need to hand
rear our new arrivals.
You will be
confident in talking to the public, raising awareness in relation to the
conservation of biodiversity and by providing information to visitors about the
species exhibited and their natural habitats is a key element of this role. You
will also ideally have experience of supervising a small team and volunteers as
you will be deputising for the Collection Manager on their days off.
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.
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
Closing Date: 27th
June
Interview Date: 11th
& 12th July
Apply for this job:
For more
information, and to apply for the role, please visit http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/872/BIAZA/senior_keeper/
Please note we do
not accept CV's - please ensure you complete the online application form.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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