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Education
Ranger
Based in the heart of England,
Twycross Zoo (TZ) is an award-winning conservation charity and rapidly growing
visitor attraction. The Zoo is committed to supporting global welfare and
conservation efforts in the captive breeding of endangered species whilst
supporting projects from many different countries around the world, including
Ape Action Africa, Lola Ya Bonobo and the FFI Cao Vit Gibbon Project.
In 2014, the Zoo launched its
20-year, £55million Masterplan. Since this time, new habitats which have opened
to the public include Giraffe Savannah and Gibbon Forest. Recently TZ have
opened a £3.5 million new world-class chimpanzee habitat, Chimpanzee Eden, and
are looking forward to building on this continued growth and success. As part
of the Zoo’s Masterplan development programme, other investments have also
included new habitats and renovations such as Lorikeet Landing, a Lemur
walk-through and Butterfly Forest, all of which offer visitors an immersive and
inspiring experience with the animals.
At TZ you’ll be part of an
evolving and progressive organisation, with staff engagement at its very core
by ensuring inclusion through superb communication. TZ offers a diverse range
of roles and is committed to the fundamental approach of equal opportunities in
employment. The Zoo’s team strives to educate and inspire everyone to care
about, and therefore contribute to saving, the other species with which we
share our planet.
With a dedicated and enthusiastic team of colleagues at its
heart, the Zoo aims to become a recognised “Centre of Excellence” that
continues to make a significant contribution to the welfare and conservation of
animals, especially primates, by being at the heart of conservation.
What will this role of Education
Ranger entail?
Reporting to the Senior Education
Officer, as an Education Ranger you will play an essential role in providing
support to the formal education team. You will assist with the running of
weekend and holiday children’s clubs and provide informal education through
engagement across Twycross Zoo. You’ll be responsible for delivering
presentations, running animal awareness events, and engaging our guests in an
informed and relaxed manner.
Education Rangers are stationed
in walkthrough exhibits in the zoo, so you’ll need to be comfortable standing
for long periods of time and happy to work outside in all weathers talking to
guests about key education messages, conservation, and the Twycross Zoo mission
statement.
What will I need to be considered for this Education Ranger vacancy?
•
Proven experience running education clubs /
workshops / children’s clubs
•
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills,
with the ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages
•
A confident and outgoing personality with a
genuine passion for delivering a fantastic customer service
•
IT literate
•
A flexible approach to working duties and hours
Although not essential, a zoo
related degree would be highly advantageous.
Please note, successful
applicants will need to possess or be willing to obtain a clear Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) check.
What will I receive in return?
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay rate: Exceeds National Minimum Wage, and National Living Wage
Working Hours: Minimum 12 hours per week, with the potential to
work up to 38 hours per week during peak times. Rota will include weekends,
school holidays and bank holidays.
Benefits: Uniform is provided, along with the benefit of a staff
membership card, giving you free entry to the Zoo on your days off and
discounts in our retail and food outlets. Free onsite parking.
Location: Atherstone, Warwickshire (on the A444, which is easily
accessed via the A5 and the M42 Junction 11).
To apply for this position, please send an up to date CV to jobs@twycrosszoo.org, with the subject
of the email stating ‘Education Ranger -
2410’.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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