Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a small BIAZA zoo based in rural Cumbria, owned and operated by the charity the Lakeland Trust for Natural Sciences. It has a strong focus on education and conservation. The centre houses a wide diversity of species as well as having an onsite café and gift shop.
This role will involve overall responsibility for the day to day running of the zoo, managing a small team of dedicated animal keeping staff, visitor services staff and volunteers. The applicant will ensure that welfare standards are met for all species, as well as striving to fulfill the aims of the charity. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual who will be a good team leader, able to show initiative and has a positive outlook. The successful applicant will have a hands on animal husbandry role as well as administrative responsibilities including health and safety, HR and licensing. Experience working in a similar senior zoo management role would be beneficial. Suitable applicants must be well organised and have at least three years previous experience in a zoo setting, working with a range of taxa. The job entails a 40 hour 5-day working week including weekend rotas.
Main Responsibilities:
- Supporting the creation and
delivery of on-site development and collection plans and fulfilling the
charity’s aims/objectives.
- Development of in-house standard
operating policies and procedures
- Ensure licensing and health and
safety requirements are met, in line with current legislation.
- Supporting and managing the
staff and volunteer team.
- Act as a main point of
contact/face for the organisation.
Requirements:
- An animal science related BSc
and/or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge and experience of
current zoo licensing and association led requirements/regulations.
- Knowledge and experience
managing health and safety within a zoo environment.
- Excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
- Computer literacy (ZIMS
experience essential).
- Experience of managing a team
including volunteers
- Ability to organise and
prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Physically fit for the demands
of the role.
- Full UK driving licence.
If you would
like the opportunity to join our team please send your CV and short cover
letter to mail@wildlifeoasis.co.uk by
May 31st 2021.
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