Opportunities for Professional Falconers

Opportunities for Professional Falconers

If anyone is looking for a falconry job or stepping stone into it:

Opportunities for professional falconers.

With an established breeding record of 45 years, two breeding farms and three training farms, our clients include the Royal Families of the Middle East. We breed Gyrs and Gyr hybrids for hunting and racing.

We are currently expanding our staff team and are looking for:

• Experienced falconers

• Apprentice falconers

• Internships (more details available www.falcons.co.uk or email admin@falcons.co.uk for our intern prospectus and application form)

• Seasonal positions are also available for both breeders and trainers

Our breeding season runs from March until July, our training season from July until September (UK), racing and hawking in the Gulf until February. We have our own base and racing team in UAE and the hawking trips extend to North Africa and Asia. We provide staff housing at all locations, staff vehicles, and further training as needed.

We are looking for fit, keen people to join our friendly teams in Wales, Wiltshire, and Northumberland, directed by Dr. Nick Fox, OBE.

You will need a valid work permit for the UK and a clean driving license as a minimum. Relevant experience, degrees or language skills are appreciated but are not as essential as a burning interest in falcons.

Please contact the General Manager, Wayne Cumming, for application details: wayne@falcons.co.uk

The deadline for applications is midnight on the 19th of January 2020.

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Falcon Aviculturist

Falcon Aviculturist

Job Title:   Falcon Aviculturist

Location: Carmarthen, Wales

The Workplace: International Wildlife Consultants (UK) Ltd. is one of the oldest established falcon breeding facilities in Europe; having bred falcons since 1975 and exporting to the Middle East since 1987. IWC (UK) was the first falcon facility in the UK to qualify as a CITES registered breeder and every year we breed over 200 falcons at our facility in Wales.  IWC undertakes research and conservation programmes in many countries - see www.falcons.co.uk.

The package: Salary to be negotiated based on experience. Housing may be available.

The person: 

Essential

·        Practical experience of falconry and breeding birds of prey. 

·        Experience working with imprinted raptors or other birds.

·        Driver’s license with access to own vehicle.

Important

·        Practical skills in hands on work

·        Reliable and conscientious team player

·        We are based on a farm so a driving licence is essential.

The job: During the spring and summer staff work extended hours to cover the breeding season so the holder of this position must demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedules.

Responsibilities include:

1.      Daily food preparation and feeding of adult/young falcons.

2.      Helping to manage breeding falcons

3.      Working with a small number of imprints.

4.      Helping to ensure falcons are inseminated with the correct semen and semen collection

5.      Participation in the incubation of falcon eggs.

6.      Participation in the rearing and training of young falcons where necessary

7.      Participation in the shipping of falcons to clients in the UK and overseas

8.      Avicultural record keeping.

9.      Stock-keeping of avicultural equipment and supplies.

10.   Maintaining the hygiene levels of all falcon pens and general facilities maintenance.

11.   Participation in the management and upkeep of avicultural facilities (cleaning, vegetation management, maintenance, repairs and building).  This includes a small amount of farm work managing a small flock of sheep that are used to keep the vegetation in some parts of the aviculture facility and aviaries grazed.

To contribute to the development and implementation of work plans to deliver IWC objectives.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the post holder is required to perform any other reasonable duties that may be assigned by the supervisor shown above, from time to time.

Type of person we are looking for has:

·        Falconry background

·        Strong practical skills with manual dexterity

·        Aviculture experience or familiarity with zoological collections

·        Good organisational & communication skills

·        Familiar with Microsoft Office programs (preferred but not essential).

To apply for this position, please send your CV with a covering letter to wayne@falcons.co.uk or by post to:

International Wildlife Consultants, PO Box 19, Carmarthen, Dyfed, Wales, United Kingdom, SA33 5Y

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Experienced Falcon Aviculturist

Experienced Falcon Aviculturist

International Wildlife Consultants(UK) Ltd

 Carmarthen, Wales  Dependent upon experience & skills

Paid • Full Time • Permanent

  

Sectors: ecology, conservation & wildlife

Closing date: Sunday, 08 February 2015

Our falcon breeding stud is expanding and we would like to build strength in our aviculture team. The job is based on a 280 acre farm. We breed about 300 gyrfalcons and hybrids per year.

You should have a proven track record in breeding birds of prey, both as natural pairs and as imprints. You will have basic computer and record-keeping skills but high academic achievement is not as necessary as ‘green fingers’ with birds. You will have practical skills in building maintenance and handling machines such as pressure washers, power tools, lawn-mowers etc. During the breeding season you will be on duty every day. We are not open to the public.

You will be a non-smoker, with a clean driving licence and a valid permit to work permanently in UK. If you have no experience, please do not apply for this job, but we may be able to find a place for you as an intern.

Shared housing may be available.

Visit our website www.falcons.co.uk for more information and contact the Assistant General Manager, Drew Love-Jones (drew@falcons.co.uk) with CV and referees.

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‘Raptor Aviculture’ Internship

‘Raptor Aviculture’ Internship Opportunity at International Wildlife Consultants

Are you interested in falconry or raptors?

Are you thinking of pursuing a career working with animals?

International Wildlife Consultants (UK) Ltd. is one of the oldest established falcon breeding facilities in Europe; having bred falcons since 1975 and exporting to the Middle East since 1987. IWC (UK) was the first falcon facility in the UK to qualify as a CITES registered breeder and every year we breed over 200 falcons at our facility in Wales.

During the breeding season we offer a number of seasonal aviculture internship opportunities from 2-4 months in duration.  These internships at International Wildlife Consultants are available from 1st April – September 31st  every year.

Aviculture interns work with professional aviculturalists at the falcon breeding facility during our busy breeding season.   From April onwards we are hatching and rearing chicks, from mid-June onwards young birds are being placed in hack pens and from mid-July onwards birds are being exported to overseas clients. 

Just to confirm what our expectations are of visiting interns and what you may expect:

A typical day will start at 8AM with the first 1-2 hours feeding young falcon chicks.  After this time there is 2-3 hours of work in the food preparation room preparing quail, rats or chicks for the falcons, followed by cleaning and tidying this room.   After the adult falcons have been fed mid-morning, there are a range of activities including; afternoon and evening chick feeds (this out of hours work is organised on a rota system with the staff); catching and handling birds being moved between pens or young falcons being moved into hack pens; cleaning empty aviaries; making and building equipment such as perches; making up transport boxes; cleaning bathes, equipment and facilities, fitting tail guards and wing guards to falcons being exported; observing/assisting with physical and health examinations; and even some farm maintenance work around the buildings like cutting grass.   There may be some birds that need handling.   We have a small veterinary facility and interns may have to help staff with on-site veterinary work.  We have high expectations of our interns, as this is a hectic time of year for our staff and we expect interns to be good team-workers and to work hard while they are with us.

The intern will be provided with accommodation and a weekly sum of money to cover food costs, toiletries etc.  Travel arrangements and health insurance are the responsibility of the interns.  The requirements for an internship are: 

Good English.

Background knowledge of falconry.

Ability to work hard and to do physically demanding work.

Competence working with and around animals.

Independence.

Training: Interns spending a minimum of 3 months at our facility will receive a complimentary complete set of the Bird of Prey Management Series DVDs (see: http://www.falcons.co.uk/shop/index.asp).

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a keen interest and commitment to falconry and aviculture. You can find more information by visiting our homepage at:

http://www.falcons.co.uk/default.asp

For further information contact:

Dr Tom Bailey

Aviculture Department

International Wildlife Consultants

PO Box 19

Carmarthen

Dyfed

Wales

United Kingdom

SA33 5YL

e-mail: tom@falcons.co.uk

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Falcon Aviculturalist

Job Title: Falcon Aviculturalist

Location: Wales

The Workplace: International Wildlife Consultants (UK) Ltd. is one of the oldest established falcon breeding facilities in Europe; having bred falcons since 1975 and exporting to the Middle East since 1987. IWC (UK) was the first falcon facility in the UK to qualify as a CITES registered breeder and every year we breed over 200 falcons at our facility in Wales. IWC undertakes research and conservation programmes in many countries (see www.falcons.co.uk)

The package: Salary to be negotiated based on experience.

The person: Needs practical experience of falconry and breeding birds of prey. Experience working with imprinted raptors or other birds is essential for the holder of this position. Practical skills along with being a reliable and conscientious team player are important. We are based on a farm so a driving licence is essential.

The job: During the spring and summer staff work extended hours to cover the breeding season so the holder of this position must demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedules.

Responsibilities include:
Aviculture team members contribute to routine aviculture activities within the department that includes:

Food preparation

Participation in the management and upkeep of avicultural facilities (involving substantial cleaning, some heavy maintenance work, repairs and building, vegetation management). This includes a small amount of farm work managing a small flock of sheep that are used to keep the vegetation in some parts of the aviculture facility and aviaries grazed.

Feeding of a group of breeding birds.

Management of breeding birds during the season.

Management of imprinted falcons for breeding during the season.

Participation in the incubation of falcon eggs.

Participation in the rearing of young falcons.

Participation in the preparation and shipping of falcons to clients in the UK and overseas

Some avicultural record keeping.

Some stock-keeping of avicultural equipment and supplies.

To contribute to the development and implementation of work plans to deliver IWC objectives.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the post holder is required to perform any other reasonable duties that may be assigned by the supervisor shown above, from time to time.

Type of person we are looking for has:

Falconry background

Strong practical skills

Aviculture experience or familiarity with zoological collections

Good organisational skills

Good communication skills

Familiar with Microsoft Office programs (preferred but not essential).

To apply for this position, please refer to the website (www.falcons.co.uk ) and complete a job application form and send this with your CV with a covering letter to:

International Wildlife Consultants, PO Box 19, Carmarthen, Dyfed, Wales, United Kingdom, SA33 5YL

Closing Date: 2^nd July 2012

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Aviculturalist - International Wildlife Consultants

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Job Description


Job Title: Aviculturalist


Location: Wales


The Workplace: International Wildlife Consultants (UK) Ltd. is one of the oldest established falcon breeding facilities in Europe; having bred falcons since 1975 and exporting to the Middle East since 1987. IWC (UK) was the first falcon facility in the UK to qualify as a CITES registered breeder and every year we breed over 200 falcons at our facility in Wales. IWC undertakes research and conservation programmes in many countries (see www.falcons.co.uk)


The package: Salary to be negotiated based on experience. A tied agricultural cottage is available.


The person: Needs to have a positive interest and preferably some experience in the breeding of birds of prey. Practical skills along with being a reliable and conscientious team player are important. We are based on a farm so a driving licence is essential.


The job: During the spring and summer staff work extended hours to cover the breeding season so the holder of this position must demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedules.



Responsibilities include:

Aviculture team members contribute to routine aviculture activities within the department that includes:


Food preparation and feeding of a group of breeding birds.

Management of breeding birds during the season.

Management of imprinted falcons for breeding during the season.

Participation in the incubation of falcon eggs.

Participation in the rearing of young falcons.

Participation in the shipping of falcons to clients in the UK and overseas

Some avicultural record keeping.

Some stock-keeping of avicultural equipment and supplies.

Participation in the management and upkeep of avicultural facilities (cleaning, vegetation management, maintenance, repairs and building). This includes a small amount of farm work managing a small flock of sheep that are used to keep the vegetation in some parts of the aviculture facility and aviaries grazed.


To contribute to the development and implementation of work plans to deliver IWC objectives.


In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the post holder is required to perform any other reasonable duties that may be assigned by the supervisor shown above, from time to time.


Type of person we are looking for has:


Falconry background

Practical skills

Aviculture experience or familiarity with zoological collections

Good organisational skills

Good communication skills

Familiar with Microsoft Office programs (preferred but not essential).



To apply for this position, please refer to the website (www.falcons.co.uk ) and complete a job application form and send this with your CV with a covering letter to:


International Wildlife Consultants, PO Box 19, Carmarthen, Dyfed, Wales, United Kingdom, SA33 5YL

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Internship - ‘Raptor Aviculture’

‘Raptor Aviculture’

Internship Opportunity at International Wildlife Consultants

Are you interested in falconry or raptors? 

Are you thinking of pursuing a career working with animals? 

International Wildlife Consultants (UK) Ltd. was established by Dr Nick Fox (author of many scientific articles on raptors and best known for his book Understanding the Bird of Prey) and is one of the oldest established falcon breeding facilities in Europe; having bred falcons since 1975 and exporting to the Middle East since 1987. IWC (UK) was the first falcon facility in the UK to qualify as a CITES registered breeder and every year we breed over 200 falcons at our facility in Wales.  IWC also undertakes research and conservation programmes in many countries (see http://www.falcons.co.uk/). 

During the breeding season we offer a number of seasonal aviculture internship opportunities.  This is a unique chance to participate in and get experience in falcon breeding and captive falcon management. These internships at International Wildlife Consultants are available from April to September every year. 

 

During the internship you will gain valuable experience working as part of the avicultural team, under the supervision of raptor aviculturalist Diana Durman-Walters and falcon veterinarian Dr. Tom Bailey.  From April onwards we are hatching and rearing chicks, from mid-June onwards young birds are being placed in hack pens and from mid-July onwards birds are being caught form the pens, examined and exported to overseas clients.    

 

Activities that interns are involved with include: food preparation; feeding young falcon chicks; catching and handling birds being moved between pens; maintaining facility biosecurity; making and building equipment such as perches; preparing transport boxes; making falconry equipment, fitting tail guards and wing guards to falcons being exported; observing/assisting with physical and health examinations; and occasionally some farm work.   There may be some birds that need handling and manning.   We have a small veterinary facility and interns may have to help staff with on-site veterinary work.   

 

The intern will be provided with accommodation and an allowance to cover food costs.  Travel arrangements and health insurance are the responsibility of the interns.  The IWC facility is located in the beautiful countryside of Carmarthenshire and is close to the Preseli mountains.  The internationally renowned sea bird colony on the island of Skomer and the spectacular Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park is close by for interns with a taste for adventure.  The requirements for an internship are:  

Good English.

Background knowledge of falconry.

Ability to work hard and to do physically demanding work.

Competence working with and around animals.

Independence. 

 Training: 

This internship not only offers you the opportunity to gain practical avicultural and raptor management skills, interns spending a minimum of 3 months at our facility will receive a complimentary complete set of the Bird of Prey Management Series DVDs (see: http://www.falcons.co.uk/shop/index.asp) and will be enrolled and assessed on the Lantra Falconry award (see: http://www.lantra-awards.co.uk/catalogue/falconry.aspx). 

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a keen interest and commitment to falconry and aviculture. You can find more information and an application form by visiting our homepage at: http://www.falcons.co.uk/

For further information contact: 

Aviculture Department
International Wildlife Consultants
PO Box 19
Carmarthen
Dyfed
Wales
United Kingdom
SA33 5YL
e-mail: aviculture@falcons.co.uk

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