Zoo Jobs: Bird Staff

Bird Staff

International Centre for Birds of Prey

Contract type: Full-time

Bird staff team member

Full time, 40 hours per week

(Flexible days including weekends and Bank Holidays)

Salary £15,000 p.a.

We are looking for a hard working individual to become part of a very dynamic and passionate bird staff team under the charge of Jemima Parry-Jones MBE at the International Centre for Birds of Prey, Newent, Gloucestershire.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has a good sense of humour coupled with excellent communication skills. A willingness to work hard and be a team player is very important to us. As a member of bird staff you must be prepared to liaise and work closely with all centre staff and volunteers.

The husbandry and cleanliness of the centre is paramount and a huge part of the job. As a team player you must be prepared to work with both staff and volunteers in these tasks. The position is physically demanding and requires good practical DIY skills.

You will be required to take part in public flying demonstrations with our team of trained birds and also conduct guided tours for all ages of visitors, therefore public speaking skills are essential. The ability to project and to be clearly understood is important. Experience in training birds of prey is useful, but not essential. The successful applicant will receive appropriate training. However you must show a strong desire to learn, study and improve your knowledge and skills base.

The position is 40 hours a week over 5 days including weekends and bank holidays with time off in lieu. These hours are subject to change over the year and applicants need to be flexible in their approach. Days off are likely to be in the week.

Further Educational qualifications are an advantage at any level, GCSE’s or equivalent in English, Maths and Science are essential.

A Full UK driving license is essential.

This is a full time permanent position with an initial 6 months probationary period.

We are afraid that no private birds or pets are allowed on the job.

Short listed applicants will be expected to attend an interview and a work day over two days as part of the selection process.

To request the job description and person specification, please email hr@icbp.org

To apply please send your full and up-to-date CV with a covering letter, highlighting your skills and attributes, stating why you would like to join our dynamic team of bird staff to hr@icbp.org

Closing date for applications is: 7th Jan 2018

Interview Dates Monday 15 / Tuesday 16 January 2018