Zoo Manager
Borth Wild Animal Kingdom
Principal duties and
key responsibilities include
• To
maintain high standards of animal husbandry
• Offer
direct support to the director
• To
put in place and follow safe working procedures in and around the wildlife park
and animal enclosures
• To
continue to expand your knowledge in all areas of welfare and zoo licensing
requirements
• Carry
out keeper talks and engage with our guests, close encounters and birthday
parties as and when required
• To
continue to expand your knowledge of the natural history and husbandry of the
animals in your care
• To
actively promote and improve the conservation aims of the Borth Wild Animal
Kingdom and promote them at every suitable opportunity
• To
ensure you give a positive impression of both yourself and the company to all
customers both internal and external
• Confidently
handle and restrain a range of species in a way to minimise stress and risk of
injury to all involved. Risk assessing
each situation and guiding inexperienced staff on how to do this safely and
correctly
• To
be able to carry out basic healthcare procedures such as hoof trimming, micro
chipping, ear tagging and injections on a range of species
• Be
able to deal with emergency situations, such as an animal escape, in a calm,
confident manner, taking control of the situation and providing guidance to
other staff and volunteers
• To
complete maintenance work around the part as and when required, ensuring the
safety of animals, guests and staff
• Proven
record with animal training and positive reinforcement training methods
• To
be observant and communicate with your colleagues and members of the
public. Promote a positive working
environment for both staff and volunteers.
Lead the team from the front and provide motivation to ensure good
morale amongst all staff
• Provide
any necessary staff training required to enable all staff to perform at the
expected standard. Provide any guidance
needed whilst allowing them to grow, progress and develop
• To
supervise and encourage all staff members including, work experience,
volunteers, seasonal staff and interns on a daily basis in regards to correct
husbandry techniques, safety and animal welfare
• Be
well organised, self-motivated with good interpersonal skills
• Represent
and promote the company at external events and be prepared to give
presentations on what the zoo does, new projects etc
• Experience
of DEFRA licencing, APHA, EHO, & Zoo licencing standards
• Experience
of animal recording systems and standards including movement systems
• Flexible
approach to work and able to work under pressure
• Good
written and spoken English
• Complete
any necessary paperwork required of the role including staff rotas, animal
records, risk assessments
Skills and qualifications
- Completed DMZAA or equivalent
- Minimum 8 years employed within a Farm Park / Wildlife Park or Zoo
- Proven experience of running an animal department or small team and supervising others
- Experience of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Full driving licence and trailer licence (preferable)
- Firearms certificate (desirable)
- DBS Checked
- Be able to resolve problems as and when possible, deal with enquiries from public and provide the necessary services, strive for a high quality of customer care
- Demonstrated experience in the management of specific animals.
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
Personal skills:
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written
- Positive approach to work and colleagues
- Motivational skills and able to encourage staff responsible for as well as work experience, volunteers etc
Applicants will need
to live locally to Borth or be prepared to re-locate.
Salary to be
discussed.
Contact; Tracy
Tweedy 07957775581
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