Deputy Head of
Section Elephants
Located in the
picturesque village of Woburn, Bedfordshire; Woburn Safari Park is home to some
of the world’s most magnificent and endangered animals. Today it forms part of the Bedford Estates,
which also includes Woburn Abbey, Woburn Golf Club and The Woburn Hotel.
We are currently
looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Head of Section to assist with
the management of the elephant section within Woburn Safari Park, which
welcomes approximately 520,000 visitors each year.
Woburn’s Elephant
Herd consists of 4 Adult Asian elephants and our young elephant, which are
managed primarily in free contact.
As Deputy your role
will be to assist and deputise in the absence of the Head of Section. You will assist with the development of a
passionate and experienced team of Animal Keepers, ensuring that safe and
efficient animal husbandry is practised at all times and complying with section
SSSMZP Section 8.8.
You will be
responsible for the welfare of your team, our visitors and the animals within
your area, monitoring and reviewing animal behaviour, keeping accurate records
and ensuring that internal protocols and industry guidelines, such as BIAZA and
DEFRA are adhered to.
You will have proven
people management experience gained within a deputy or supervisory position and
will hold an animal management qualification.
Experience of working with elephants in a free contact environment would
be an advantage.
You will also be
required to hold a full current driving licence.
The position is full
time working 5 days out of 7. As this will include regular weekend and bank
holiday working, a flexible approach to days / hours will be required.
To apply or learn
more please click HERE
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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