Monday, March 18, 2019

Animal Presenter/Trainer



Animal Presenter/Trainer

Maternity Cover – Full time – 40 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.

Ideally a minimum of 2 years presenting and animal training experience in a similar environment as well as the DMZZA course or equivalent would be desirable. Experience of training a wide range of animal taxa would be advantageous although specilazied experience in either marine mammals or display birds would be considered. 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 March 2019

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






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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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