Aviculture
and Captive Animal Manager
WWT
Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Full
time, Permanent
Circa
£26,000 per annum
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT)
is the largest international wetland conservation charity in the UK UK
Exciting times are coming to Martin Mere,
where we are planning considerable investment in redeveloping our zoological
collection. As a result, we are looking to recruit a creative individual, with
both avicultural and personnel management experience, to take responsibility
for our already outstanding collection of wetland birds and mammals, to support
our exciting redevelopment plans and to bring a team of keepers along for the
ride.
The successful candidate will ensure that
their team performs at the highest level, be instrumental in improving animal
husbandry, build strong working relationships with other departments and
contribute to developing new exhibits.
Other duties will include public
engagement and keeping the grounds to a high standard of presentation.
You will form part of the duty management
team and there is the option of a rent-free, on-site cottage, overlooking the
mere, in return for providing some out of hours emergency cover.
The successful candidate will be educated
to A level standard, or equivalent, with previous animal husbandry experience,
in particular, aviculture. Previous
personnel management is essential, as are excellent communication skills.
Experience of the design and development of exhibits and horticultural
management are desirable.
Previous applicants need not apply
For more information, and to apply for the role,
please visit http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/
Closing
date for applications is
Interviews will take
place on the 5th February 2014
Saving wetlands for wildlife and people
Registered Charity Number England Wales Scotland
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