Zoo Jobs: Deputy Section Leader – Birds & Presentations

Deputy Section Leader – Birds & Presentations

Paradise Wildlife Park

Deputy Section Leader – Birds & Presentations

We are looking for a new Deputy Section Leader to help run our Birds Section and develop and deliver a high standard of Animal Displays, Keeper Talks and Educational Shows and Events here at Paradise Wildlife Park.

Job Details:
•   Full time (38.75 hours per week), permanent position (08.00-17.00 Apr-Sept, 08.00-16.30 Oct-Mar); includes weekend and bank holiday work with some overtime for evening work and events
•   Starting salary £22,500 PA (to be reviewed after six-month probationary period)
•   28 days holiday
•   Full staff uniform
•   The opportunity to be part of Hertfordshire’s number one visitor attraction

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:
•   Undertake/enforce extremely high standards of welfare and husbandry routines; undertake & record accurate animal observations and ensure other members of the team do the same
•   Design and deliver high standards of visitor interaction in the form of keeper talks, animal displays, encounters, experiences, tours, and education events; Assist with the training and development of other staff, Interns and Volunteers to deliver to the highest standard
•   Work with the Section Leader to develop and include appropriate educational material in talks, encounters and displays
•   Help manage Section Keepers, work experience students, volunteers & interns; run the Bird Section in the absence of the Section Leader
•   Maintain trained behaviours including weighing, flying and others as specified by Section Leader and train new behaviours when required (all training to meet current standards of positive reinforcement used across the zoo)
•   Ensure accurate and appropriate record keeping both in diaries and on ZIMS, where appropriate
•   Other duties to support effective and efficient running of the site including Fire Marshall, First Aid, Company vehicle driver and general site cleaning

Criteria
•   Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience
•   Has DMZAA or a Level 5+ animal management qualification.
•   Thorough knowledge of most species on section and of other species
•   Proven high standard of record keeping (including ability to navigate ZIMS)
•   Full driving license and ability to drive larger zoo vehicles
•   Competent animal restraint knowledge and ability
•   Able to undertake a good standard of basic veterinary nurse skills
•   Ability to train and develop other staff
•   Proven high standard of animal training across various species

Strong communication skills (listening, written and verbal communication and eye contact) are essential, as is the willingness to work flexible hours (especially on weekends and during school holidays).

To apply please email your CV and a covering letter stating why you are interested in the role and what makes you a suitable candidate to hr@pwpark.com

Closing Date: Sunday 3rd October 2021

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