Zoo Jobs: Bird of prey presenter/demonstration falconer

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Bird of prey presenter/demonstration falconer

Lake District Wildlife Park

Bird of prey presenter/demonstration falconer

The Lake District Wildlife Park is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, dedicated team player to join our keeper team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about wildlife and the environment and wants to share this enthusiasm with others.

You will be directly responsible for the day to day and long term care of the bird section taking lead on the daily presentations and afternoon hawk walks, full support and day off cover provided by the park manager.

The bird team is in place however there is the opportunity for expansion and to put your own stamp on the presentations.

We are looking for someone with:

· Min 3 years of working within this sector

· An ability to demonstrate sound husbandry practices to deliver a high level of care

· The ability to work alone and as part of a team

· The ability to work under pressure

· Excellent customer service skills

· High level of presentation and communication skills

· Good organisational skills and the ability to multi-task

· Maintenance and enclosure refurbishment skills

· Initiative to continually strive towards improving the section and park as a whole

· DMZAA or equivalent qualification

· Full UK driving licence

Full time 40hrs per week

28 paid days holiday per year

Salary £20,800 + dependent upon experience

Send application and CV to:

Richard Robinson

richard@lakedistrictwildlifepark.com

PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION FOR POSTING OUT YOUR VACANCY.

It will be greatly appreciated as I am semi retired and have had no regular income for over two years.

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