Zoo Jobs: Animal Registrar and Administrator

Animal Registrar and Administrator

Ref: ARA/HQ

Location WWT Slimbridge and Headquarters Department Administration, Operations Salary £15,880 per annum Position type Part Time Working pattern 30 hours per week

We are looking for a professional, experienced and knowledgeable animal registrar who will be responsible for maintaining accurate electronic records of our living collection and for supporting our living collection and reserves teams across 10 WWT sites.

Working alongside the living collections and animal health care team, the successful candidate will bring a clear understanding of the legislation relating to zoo licencing, animal moves and wildlife protection and an ability to ensure compliance across a national organisation. You will be expected to manage and prioritise your own varied workload to best support the business needs and an interest in assisting with lab work and providing practical assistance to our veterinary team would be an advantage.

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people. We conserve, restore and create wetlands. We are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world. At our 10 UK sites around a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature. We work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service pro-rata

- Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)

- Life assurance

- Free parking

- Cycle to work scheme

- Free entry to all our centres

Closing Date 04/11/2018

Unless specifically stated, we do not accept CVs for job applications

Interview Date: 14th November

To apply please click HERE