Zoo Jobs: Living Collection Assistant Manager

Living Collection Assistant Manager

London Wetland Centre

37.5 hours per week

£27,667 per annum

WWT London Wetland Centre is looking for a motivated individual to join our Living Collections Team as our Living Collection Assistant Manager.

This role will assist the Living Collections Manager with the management of the department at the London Wetland Centre, supporting WWT’s Visitor Engagement Strategy and the overall WWT London objectives. You will ensure the highest standards of animal husbandry and welfare, managing and delivering the highest presentation standards in the Living Collection exhibits, and all other exhibits and grounds areas.

The ideal candidate will support the Living Collections Manager in all aviculture and animal management, exhibits, interpretation and grounds maintenance, including leading on horticultural development and management. They will also need to work closely with other departments to assist with operational improvements across the site and achieve an amazing, surprising, inspiring and engaging visitor experience.

This is an exciting time to join London Wetland Centre, as we head towards a new ten year masterplan; there will be the opportunity to generate new ideas and work on new projects.

To join our team you’ll need:

- Previous experience of working with animal collections in a large scale visitor attraction

- Knowledge of UK legislation relating to zoo practice and animal welfare

- Proven experience in horticultural management and practices

- A recognised qualification in horticulture.

- A visitor focused approach with experience of leading and motivating a team

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people. We conserve, restore and create wetlands. We are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world. At our 10 UK sites over a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature. We work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)

- Life assurance

- Free parking

- Child care voucher scheme

- Cycle to work scheme

- Free entry to all our centres

For more information, and to apply for the role, please visit

http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/1528/ZooNewsDig/living_collection_assistant_manager/

Closing date: 16^th February 2022

Interview date: Week commencing 28^th February 2022