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Job Title
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Responsible to
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Bird Garden & Farm Experience
Manager
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Responsible for
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Students, Volunteers
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Contract type
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Permanent
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Hours
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40 hours per week, working 5 days
over 7
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Pay
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£17,076.80 per annum
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Closing date
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Monday 22nd July 2019
(midnight)
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Interviews
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Week commencing 29th
July 2019
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About
Harewood
Harewood House Trust is the charity that manages and maintains Harewood
House and its immediate environs, by opening to the public as a visitor
attraction and events venue which attracts in excess of 200,000 visitors a
year.
Harewood House is one of England’s finest 18th century country
houses, with a magnificent collection of fine and decorative arts. It is an
accredited museum and nationally designated collection, and is the family seat
of the Earl and Countess of Harewood.
As an educational charitable trust, Harewood’s key objectives are:
· To preserve
for the benefit of the public the House, Gardens and Collections
· To promote
the study and appreciation of the arts and sciences
· To provide
facilities for recreation.
Alongside the care, conservation and interpretation of the core
collection, Harewood runs a series of innovative exhibitions of contemporary as
well as historic art.
Harewood also has a commercial arm that manages the commercial operation
including the visitor event programme, major outdoor events, conferences,
weddings and corporate functions. It is also responsible for fine dining, the
cafes and other retail food outlets throughout the site.
Main
purpose of role
To actively
participate in maintaining the Bird Garden and Farm Experience as part of a
quality visitor attraction which promotes a greater awareness of the natural
world and its conservation. Ensuring the
highest standards of welfare for the animals and the care of enclosures, and
their surroundings.
Key
Result Areas
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Care of the animals, enclosures and surroundings to the
highest possible standard
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Ensure all animals are appropriately fed and watered at
the times laid down in current guidelines
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Ensure a proactive approach to appropriate environmental
enrichment is undertaken for all species on relevant departments
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Check the condition of stock at least twice daily
throughout the day.
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Check the condition of enclosures daily to ensure they
are sound, including fixtures and fittings and report any faults immediately
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Collect and report accurately all relevant animal
information on a daily basis. Keep
accurate records of section/s you are responsible for on the appropriate forms.
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List all drugs used on relevant drug sheets
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Pass on all relevant information to the Bird Garden and
Farm Experience Manager and/or your colleagues on a daily basis
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Seek information from staff to extend your knowledge of
the animals within the Bird Garden
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Ensure all enclosure ponds are cleaned at least once a
week
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Ensure all interpretation labels are current and clean
and liaise with the Engagement Department on the production of new and
replacement labels
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Ensure all enclosures are kept neat and tidy with grass cut
and shrubs pruned
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Use all machinery, equipment, plant and services in a
safe manner and in accordance with any written instructions and immediately
report any faults to your Line Manager
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Show flexibility in your working rota to ensure adequate
staffing levels
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Commitment to continuing professional development. This may involve undertaking the Diploma in
the Management of Zoo & Aquarium Animals or equivalent within 18 months of
starting the post
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Assist in the training, development and motivation of
trainees, volunteers, and students working within the Bird Garden
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Participate in interdepartmental cooperation at operating
level, including the attendance at any meetings
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Follow Best Practice Guidelines as set out by relevant
bodies and implemented within the Department
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Comply with all statutory laws and regulations
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Liaise formally with the Bird Garden Curator on your progress
within the position:
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Display a level of personal presentation which reflects
the agreed image of the Bird Garden, including the wearing of any uniform which
may be issued.
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Ensure a compliance with zoo licensing legislation is
met
General
Responsibilities
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A commitment to equal
opportunities and health and safety
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Actively contribute to the
successful achievement of departmental and charity-wide goals
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Adhere to all Harewood House
Trust policies and procedures
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Carry out any other duties as
reasonably requested
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Actively embody the charity’s
values: friendly, not remote; engaging, not aloof; warm, not cold;
spririted, not strict; generous, not mean; delightful, not demure; courageous,
not timid; relevant, not stagnant
Special
Considerations
Hours are worked according to a shift pattern five days over seven. Some heavy lifting is required.
Person
Specification
E = Essential, D = Desirable
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Experience in a
zoological collection
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E
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A relevant
qualification in a zoological collection
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E
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The ability to show
initative
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E
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Flexible approach
to working days and hours
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E
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Methodical approach
to record keeping
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E
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Commitment to
continual professional development
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E
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Ability to lift a
weight of up to 10kg
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E
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A good team worker
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E
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Experience of
working with / supervising volunteers
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D
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Knowledge of
practical gardening
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D
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Practical skills
and the use of hand-held power tools
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D
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Experience of
giving talks to the public
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D
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Working knowledge
of MS Office and ZIMS database
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D
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UK driving licence
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D
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An understanding
and knowledge of articicial incubation
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D
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Experience with
capital projects within a zoo environment
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D
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A commitment to
equal opportunities
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E
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A commitment to
working in the charity sector
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E
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An interest in or
appreciation of the arts / culture / heritage
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D
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If you are interested in
applying for this role, please complete the application form and return to recruitment@harewood.org by the
closing date.
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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
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