Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Education Manager

 


Education Manager

 

Welsh Mountain Zoo – National Zoo of Wales, Colwyn Bay

 

 

The National Zoological Society of Wales is a registered charity (no. 514108) that owns and runs the Welsh Mountain Zoo – National Zoo of Wales in Colwyn Bay, UK. The Zoo embraces modern conservation thinking and strives for high standards in all departments. It is a member of BIAZA, EAZA, WAZA and Species360.

 

The Welsh Mountain Zoo – National Zoo of Wales is looking for an Education Manager, who will answer to the Director of Living Collections. This is a permanent full-time position. The successful candidate will be a proactive and creative individual capable of managing a multi-disciplinary department to deliver formal and informal education and an appealing learning experience to our visitors.

 

The successful candidate must:

·        understand the importance of conservation education within the role of a modern zoological collection

·        be educated to degree level in a relevant science

·        hold or be prepared to undertake a post graduate teaching qualification

·        be competent in the use of computers and of Microsoft Office software

·        have experience developing and delivering educational content for, and the ability to interact and engage with, audiences of all ages

·        be self-motivated and able to work productively within a single person department

·        undergo a full enhanced DBS check

 

Preferred but not essential

·        experience working a zoological environment

·        have experience of small animal husbandry and handling

·        be a fluent Welsh speaker or prepared to undertake learning to a level of  competency appropriate to the needs of the role

 

For further details, a full job description and application form please

email info@welshmountainzoo.org or telephone 01492 532938 ext.3 (Office Hours 09.00 – 17.00).

 

The closing date for applications will be 17.00 on Sunday 1st May 2022. A short list of candidates will be drawn up and contacted to arrange an interview.



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