Animal
Presenter/Trainer
Permanent –
Part time – 20 hours per week (annualised)
Blackpool Zoo is
one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and in recent years the zoo
has gone through a rapid modernisation and development process.
A
unique opportunity has arisen at Blackpool Zoo for an experienced Animal Presenter/Trainer to join our Animal
Event’s team assisting in the daily care, husbandry needs and presentation of our
displays. They will also help in developing and moving forward the section
within the framework of the animal department's aims and objectives in a new
and exciting period within Blackpool Zoo’s history.
The
section currently maintains a large breeding group of Californian Sea Lion and
a number of display birds including owls, Bird of Prey, small & large
parrots and some small mammals.
The
successful Candidate will be an excellent communicator with proven presentation
skills. Customer service will be key to this role and you must have an
excellent understanding of the principals involved and how to interact with our
visitors to ensure a memorable experience.
A minimum of 4
years presenting and animal training experience in a similar environment and
the DMZZA course or equivalent are essential. Experience of working with a wide
range of animal taxa would be advantageous. Proven success in Animal training
or an appropriate qualification in the use of positive reinforcement training
would be beneficial. You will need to be hard working, physically fit,
enthusiastic and reliable.
We offer a competitive salary of £18,695 per annum pro rata and
the opportunity to further your career within the zoological world.
The Zoo is operated by Parque Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest
leisure and attraction operators which specializes in the tourism/leisure
sector. Parque Reunidos currently operates over 60 parks around the world and
attracts over 20 million visitors.
The closing date for applications is the: 31st July 2018.
Please note, we
will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the
advertising period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to the
closing date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as soon as
possible to avoid disappointment. All candidates will be notified of the
outcome of the application by email within 4 weeks of submitting their
application. We are only able to provide individual feedback to those
candidates who are successful through to the interview stage.
Please send a
detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered for
this post to Mrs Anita Bubbins, Personnel Manager, Blackpool Zoo, East Park
Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3 8PP or by email to anita.bubbins@blackpoolzoo.org.uk
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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