Zoo Jobs: Living Collections Supervisor

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Living Collections Supervisor - Ectotherms

Living Collections Supervisor - Ectotherms

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

37.5 hours per week working 5 days from 7 to include weekends and bank holidays

£24,044 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre to oversee our renowned Toad Hall and amphibian collection. Home to a large and diverse collection of amphibians, Toad Hall is a highlight for Slimbridge visitors. It is one of the largest amphibian collections in the UK and includes some unusual captive species such as Lake Titikaka frogs and Javan horned frogs. Behind the scenes, the collection has a well-maintained breeding facility where several rare species have been bred including some exciting firsts in captive amphibian management such as sword tailed newts.

This is an exciting time to join the presentations team ahead of the completion of our Living Collection Plan later this year, which includes plans to diversify the ectotherm collection.

The successful candidate will work alongside our Deputy Living Collections Manager for Animal Presentations, maintaining and developing this unique and exciting collection. They will be passionate about educating the public on the plight of amphibians and wetland habitats.

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 around 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 you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service

- Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)

- Life assurance

- Free parking

- 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/1531/ZooNewsDig/living_collections_supervisor_ectotherm/

Closing date: 6^th March 2022

Interview date: 15^th March 2022

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410