Display Falconer
Gauntlet Bird of
Prey
Eagle and Vulture
Park
Gauntlet Birds of
Prey is looking for an experienced display falconer to present multi species
flying presentations over the 2018 summer season.
Gauntlet is based in
Knutsford, Cheshire, and is entering it’s 22nd year this year. Gauntlet prides
itself on its jaw dropping multi species flying demonstrations where up to 30
birds take to the sky together. Opportunity has arisen for an experienced display
falconer to join Gauntlet on a seasonal basis aiming to start in March 2018
through to October 2018. Potential winter work after out of season may be
available.
The role will
include running daily presentations flying a large variety of birds of prey
including eagles, owls, hawks, falcons, storks, pelicans, and other unusual
species! The successful candidate will also be required to present and run
several of Gauntlets experience days which are run throughout the year. The
role would suite a person with zoo display/presentation background, experience
is essential but full training will also be given. It is a full-time role
working 5 days a week including weekends. Must be able to drive and have use of
a vehicle.
As Gauntlet is a
busy centre we cannot accept telephone enquires in relation to the job. To
apply, or if you have any further queries please contact Gauntlet, with a
covering letter and CV at info@gauntlet.info
You can also post
your CV to Gauntlet Birds of Prey, Manchester Road, Knutsford, WA16 0SX – FAO
Shell Mckee.
Application closing
date 7th February 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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