ZSEA Head of
Living Collections
Africa Alive
The Head of
Living Collections will provide consistent overall management of the
animal collections and the team that manage them; to ensure the smooth
operational function of the Zoo Animal Management team.
About the
Role:
We have an
exciting vacancy for a Head of Living Collections to join our
team in a full time permanent role. The role is based
at ZSEA head office.
Main Duties:
• Oversee
and manage the development and delivery of the ZSEA living collection
plan, across a site ZSEA, sourcing, and curating stock and developing the
husbandry and breeding guidelines for the Charity in compliance with ZSEA
Policies and Procedures.
• To
consistently achieve agreed standards and responsibilities and demonstrate a
commitment to continuous improvement/acquisition of job-related knowledge and
skills.
• Oversee
demonstrations ensuring they offer the best possible visitor experience.
• Adhere
to and always ensure health and safety compliance and in line with current
legislation and as set out in ZSEA Health and Safety policy and various
operating procedures and protocols.
• To
support the Zoo Operations by providing cover and support as directed.
• Inspire
and encourage others to feel part of a team through
trust, respect, and support. Lead by example.
• Manage, mentor, and
develop a team of professional animal managers and staff.
• Ensure
all exhibits and presentation areas are maintained to the highest standard
• Have
budgetary responsibility for the staffing and operational needs of the Living
Collections at ZSEA, with direction from the Head of Zoo Operations.
About you:
• You
will have a BSc in a relevant area or equivalent experience.
• Have
gained prior experience in managing and developing large teams.
• Have
an in depth knowledge of up-to-date animal husbandry practices in a zoological
collection environment.
• Have
an understanding of Zoological licences.
• You
will have the ability to prioritise and be very well organised.
• You
will be a great communicator and be able to challenge ideas respectably.
• Can
demonstrates a consistent, collaborative, and respectful approach to management
and building relationships with other teams.
• You
will respect confidentiality.
• Have
strong problem-solving skills and able to help others to resolve them.
• Stay
calm in difficult situations.
• Be
able to stay focused on tasks in hand.
• Have
the ability to listen and have empathy and understanding.
• Be
already playing an active role in the BIAZA and EAZA communities.
In return we
offer: Competitive salary, a contributory pension, staff
benefits, 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata).
If you would
like an opportunity to join our fantastic team, please download an application
form from our website and then send it with a covering email explaining why you
would be a suitable candidate for this position to:
HR
mailbox: hr@zsea.org
Closing date
for applications is 17th September 2021. Emails sent after
this date will not be considered and due to the expected volume of applicants,
unfortunately, we will not be able to advise if they were unsuccessful or
provide feedback on their applications.
Offers will
be subject to references and Right to Work in the UK.
ZSEA
is committed to safeguarding. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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