Section Head – Animal Events
Permanent – Full time – 40 hours per week
(annualised).
A
unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced ‘Animal Events’ Section Head
to join our zoo and offers scope and potential to lead the Events team into the
next phase in Blackpool Zoos future.
The
role dictates that a ‘hands on’ approach will be required and an emphasis on
coaching of individuals and team building is essential. You
will need to be able to manage and prioritize a diverse workload and have
problem solving skills.
As well as being responsible for your section, you will also be part of the
Senior Animal Management team within the zoo. In this role, you will help to
develop and move forward the animal department as we come out of the
restrictions imposed due to the Covid pandemic, leading to new and exciting times
for your section and the zoo in general.
You will
need to demonstrate a public focused attitude with a clear understanding of the
important role within the zoo that our interactive & informative displays
have on our visitors, by delivering the Zoos Education & Conservation
messages through a well presented display you can help influence in excess of
500,000 visitors per year and contribute to the continued success of our
associated in-situ conservation
projects linked to these displays.
As well as
being skilled in training new behaviours (various taxa) you will have excellent
presentation skills and will need to be hard working, physically fit,
enthusiastic and reliable.
The
section currently maintains a large group of Californian Sea Lions and a number
of display birds including, Bird of Prey, small & large parrots. As the
lead member of the Events team, you will be responsible for planning and
presenting both the sea lion and bird displays and facilitating various animal
experiences.
A
minimum of 6 years working within the industry with at least 4 years presenting
and animal training experience in a similar environment, plus proven people
management skills and the DMZAA course, or equivalent, are essential.
A
full driving license is essential.
We offer a competitive salary
and the opportunity to further your career within the zoological world.
Subsidised single occupancy (on site) accommodation will be available with this
post, if required.
Blackpool
Zoo is one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and in recent years
the zoo has gone through a rapid modernization and development process.
The Zoo is
operated by Parques Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction
operators which specializes in the tourism/leisure sector. Parques Reunidos
currently operates over 60 parks around the world and in normal times attracts
over 21million visitors annually.
The closing date
for applications: 21st June 2021
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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