Deputy
Head of Section
Deputy Head of Section –Animal Encounters
(Maternity Cover)
This
position is offered on a fixed-term, full-time basis
The Animal Department is currently
recruiting for an experienced organised, dedicated, reliable, confident team manager
to join the Animal Encounters section.
The Animal Encounters section
encompasses a diverse range of species found in the “foot safari” area of
Woburn Safari Park; including raptors, psittacines, small mammals, birds,
marine mammals, primates, hoof stock, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
As Deputy Head of section you will
directly line-manage all non permanent members of staff including seasonals,
interns and volunteers. The successful
candidate will be expected to work closely with the Head of Section on new
developments and the collection plan of this diverse department.
The successful applicant
will need to be:
·
Able
to manage and motivate a large, diverse animal keeping team
·
A highly
motivated, hard working individual who has a good understanding of behavioural
welfare and previous experience training and working with a variety of species.
·
Able
to take part in public presentations as well as demonstrating exceptional
animal husbandry skills, high standards of animal care and excellent communication
skills.
The successful applicant should
demonstrate:
· Considerable supervisory or staff management experience in a
similar environment
·
A passion for
Animal Welfare & Conservation; be highly motivated, flexible and committed
to Woburn Safari Park’s high standards of husbandry and welfare.
·
Previous
practical experience of working with a range of species (hands on experience with the species we hold is preferable however
those candidates’ with comparable experience will be considered)
·
Strong animal
training experience preferably in public demonstration settings
·
Strong customer
service and communication skills
·
An excellent
understanding of health and safety in a zoological setting
·
An organised
approach to managing animal records, reporting systems and proposals to improve
the section in line with our brand values
·
A working
knowledge of animal transfer and ZIMs
A full, valid driving licence is essential
for this role.
For further information, and details
on how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.woburn.co.uk/job-vacancies/vacancies/?cat=region&type=woburn-safari-park&info=MAY20218096
Closing date: 13th June
2021
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