Education Officers
Woburn Safari Park wishes to recruit staff to join its education team for the 2010 season.
These positions include delivery of the schools education programme, assisting with holiday activities, administration of bookings and responding to enquiries. Potential applicants should have previous experience of working with children, good administration skills and be enthusiastic about animals and conservation.
These positions are fixed term from March-October or June to August and are predominately Monday to Friday but weekend work will be required.
To apply, please visit our website www.woburnsafari.co.uk/jobs If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Adele Clegg, Head of Learning on (01525) 290991 or email adele.clegg@woburnsafari.co.uk
The closing date for all applications is 25th January 2010.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Fixed Term Animal Keeper - Knowsley Safari Park
Animal Keeper (fixed term)
Ref: FTAK0110
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a keeper at one of Europe’s leading safari parks.
We are looking for someone who is methodical and organized in their approach as well as being a confident communicator who can cope well under pressure, multi task and manage a varied workload.
The successful candidate will ideally have some experience of working with exotics and a basic knowledge of animal husbandry. Candidates should be educated to a minimum GCSE standard or equivalent. A clean driving licence is essential.
Duties will include maintaining a hygienic environment, food preparation and ensuring safety and welfare of animals and visitors to the Safari Park. You will work on a full time basis 5 out of 7 days in the week. Hours will include bank holidays and weekends.
If this sounds like the kind of path you’d like to travel and you’ve got the tenacity and passion to show us you mean business, we’ll give you virtually limitless opportunities to develop your career.
Please submit all applications in writing with a CV clearly quoting the reference number to:
Miss Terri McShane
Knowsley Safari Park
Prescot L34 4AN
Closing date: Friday 22 January 2010 at 12 noon
Interviews: Friday 5 February 2010 and Monday 8 February 2010
Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive here at Knowsley, we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful if you have not heard from us before 01 February 2010.
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Ref: FTAK0110
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a keeper at one of Europe’s leading safari parks.
We are looking for someone who is methodical and organized in their approach as well as being a confident communicator who can cope well under pressure, multi task and manage a varied workload.
The successful candidate will ideally have some experience of working with exotics and a basic knowledge of animal husbandry. Candidates should be educated to a minimum GCSE standard or equivalent. A clean driving licence is essential.
Duties will include maintaining a hygienic environment, food preparation and ensuring safety and welfare of animals and visitors to the Safari Park. You will work on a full time basis 5 out of 7 days in the week. Hours will include bank holidays and weekends.
If this sounds like the kind of path you’d like to travel and you’ve got the tenacity and passion to show us you mean business, we’ll give you virtually limitless opportunities to develop your career.
Please submit all applications in writing with a CV clearly quoting the reference number to:
Miss Terri McShane
Knowsley Safari Park
Prescot L34 4AN
Closing date: Friday 22 January 2010 at 12 noon
Interviews: Friday 5 February 2010 and Monday 8 February 2010
Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive here at Knowsley, we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful if you have not heard from us before 01 February 2010.
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Animal Handling Educator - Isle of Wight Zoo
The Isle of Wight Zoo is the Island’s original and leading zoo. It is located on the popular east coast of the Isle of Wight overlooking a spectacular sandy beach just half an hour’s drive away from the capital town. The zoo is privately operated by a proactive and dedicated team.
A unique opportunity has arisen for an Animal Educator to operate a new indoor handling zone. This new facility will house a collection of small companion and endangered mammals, reptiles, invertebrates and fish and will be a focal point within the zoo for raising awareness about pet ownership and building respect for animals.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, out-going and approachable. Due to the stand alone nature of this role reliability is essential. Animal husbandry and education skills and experience are a requirement of this post. This position will be best suited to an individual who has experience working in an appropriate animal centre and has an in-depth working knowledge of reptiles.
Applicants should be CRB checked and be in a position to re-locate to the Isle of Wight. An NVQ level 2 in animal care or equivalent qualification is advantageous.
For more detailed information and to apply online please visit the vacancies section of our website: http://www.isleofwightzoo.com/
Closing date for applications: 25th January 2010
Interviews will commence end January/start February 2010
Post will commence mid February 2010
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A unique opportunity has arisen for an Animal Educator to operate a new indoor handling zone. This new facility will house a collection of small companion and endangered mammals, reptiles, invertebrates and fish and will be a focal point within the zoo for raising awareness about pet ownership and building respect for animals.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, out-going and approachable. Due to the stand alone nature of this role reliability is essential. Animal husbandry and education skills and experience are a requirement of this post. This position will be best suited to an individual who has experience working in an appropriate animal centre and has an in-depth working knowledge of reptiles.
Applicants should be CRB checked and be in a position to re-locate to the Isle of Wight. An NVQ level 2 in animal care or equivalent qualification is advantageous.
For more detailed information and to apply online please visit the vacancies section of our website: http://www.isleofwightzoo.com/
Closing date for applications: 25th January 2010
Interviews will commence end January/start February 2010
Post will commence mid February 2010
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Animal Department Supervisor - Isle of Wight Zoo
The Isle of Wight Zoo is the Island’s original and leading zoo. It is located on the popular east coast of the Isle of Wight overlooking a spectacular sandy beach just half an hour’s drive away from the capital town. The zoo is privately operated by a proactive and dedicated team.
A valuable and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Animal Department Supervisor to head a specialist collection comprising mainly of big cats and lemurs, alongside a small collection of other exotic species and farm and companion animals. This post will report to the Zoo Curator and, ultimately, share a Duty Manager role to oversee day-to-day operations of all departments.
The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic alongside superior animal and people management skills. The ability to organize and motivate a small team of animal care staff will be a vital aspect of this position. Working knowledge of species held in our collection is a requirement of the post and a minimum of 5 years experience in a zoo or associated organization is mandatory.
Applicants must hold a full drivers licence and be in a position to re-locate to the Isle of Wight.
For more detailed information and to apply online please visit the vacancies section of our website: http://www.isleofwightzoo.com/
Closing date for applications: 25th January 2010
Interviews will commence end January/start February 2010
Post will commence mid February 2010
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A valuable and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Animal Department Supervisor to head a specialist collection comprising mainly of big cats and lemurs, alongside a small collection of other exotic species and farm and companion animals. This post will report to the Zoo Curator and, ultimately, share a Duty Manager role to oversee day-to-day operations of all departments.
The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic alongside superior animal and people management skills. The ability to organize and motivate a small team of animal care staff will be a vital aspect of this position. Working knowledge of species held in our collection is a requirement of the post and a minimum of 5 years experience in a zoo or associated organization is mandatory.
Applicants must hold a full drivers licence and be in a position to re-locate to the Isle of Wight.
For more detailed information and to apply online please visit the vacancies section of our website: http://www.isleofwightzoo.com/
Closing date for applications: 25th January 2010
Interviews will commence end January/start February 2010
Post will commence mid February 2010
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
St Lucia volunteers - Volunteer Field Assistant
St Lucia volunteers - Volunteer Field Assistant
St. Lucia, Caribbean.
Company : The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Sector : Conservation
Contact Email : recruitment@durrell.org
Telephone : 01534 860087
Application Deadline : Friday 29th January 2010
Since the 1970's Durrell has been working with the Saint Lucia Ministry of Agriculture's Forestry Department on conservation of the island's biodiversity. Durrell's conservation approach is primarily species led and we focus on the monitoring, protection and management of rare, endemic and highly threatened species.
To achieve our conservation goals, we rely on the support that volunteers can provide to these long term projects. We are currently looking for four volunteers to commit to six months in St Lucia, starting in February 2010.
In the first half of 2010, volunteer activities will be focused around the following, with an emphasis on the first two:
* Implementing control techniques for removing alien invasive iguanas that have been inadvertently introduced into the wild in the South West of Saint Lucia and threaten the genetic integrity of Saint Lucia iguanas (in the North East of Saint Lucia) through hybridization and competition.
* Management of a translocated meta-population of Saint Lucia whiptail lizards.
* Monitoring the southern sub-population of the white-breasted thrasher on Saint Lucia.
* Examining gene flow and geographic structuring of DNA variation in the fragmented northern sub-population of the white-breasted thrasher.
Ideally, applicants will have a background in biological sciences (preferably at graduate level) and experience of working in the tropics. However, similar prior experience, a determination to work, under sometimes uncomfortable or frustrating conditions, combined with good physical fitness and careful attention to data recording are the most important attributes we look for. Volunteers will work alongside SLFD staff and local communities around our field sites.
We need you to cover your flight, vaccinations and personal equipment but we will cover your insurance and in-country costs for basic subsistence and accommodation. Personal equipment that you will need to cover are basic (work clothes, good boots, reliable watch, torch, etc) but we do also ask you to bring your own tent and sleeping mat.
This is the ideal opportunity for someone looking for practical conservation experience working with some of the world's most threatened species. However, this is also fulltime work that requires the volunteer to be independent and self-motivated. Working hours are typically long and usually for 6 days per week with one day off. But the opportunity to live and work in a tropical country on real conservation projects will be more than compensation for this for the right candidates.
If you wish to apply, please ensure that you have read the longer job description first (the PDF at http://www.durrell.org/Get-Involved/Recruitment/St-Lucia-Volunteer-Field-Assistant-/) and then contact recruitment@durrell.org submitting each of the following: a 2 page CV (résumé), a cover letter, Durrell's application form available at http://www.durrell.org/Get-Involved/Recruitment/ and email contact details for two references. The selection process will involve short-listing and a phone interview for the short listed candidates with our Eastern Caribbean Programme Manager, Matthew Morton.
Gerardo García, PhD
Head of Herpetology Department
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Les Augrès Manor, La Profonde Rue,
Trinity, Jersey JE3 5BP
Channel Islands, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1534 860072
Fax: +44 1534 860001
email: gerardo.garcia@durrell.org
Skype: gerardo_garcia_jersey
Online: http://www.durrellwildlife.org/
St. Lucia, Caribbean.
Company : The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Sector : Conservation
Contact Email : recruitment@durrell.org
Telephone : 01534 860087
Application Deadline : Friday 29th January 2010
Since the 1970's Durrell has been working with the Saint Lucia Ministry of Agriculture's Forestry Department on conservation of the island's biodiversity. Durrell's conservation approach is primarily species led and we focus on the monitoring, protection and management of rare, endemic and highly threatened species.
To achieve our conservation goals, we rely on the support that volunteers can provide to these long term projects. We are currently looking for four volunteers to commit to six months in St Lucia, starting in February 2010.
In the first half of 2010, volunteer activities will be focused around the following, with an emphasis on the first two:
* Implementing control techniques for removing alien invasive iguanas that have been inadvertently introduced into the wild in the South West of Saint Lucia and threaten the genetic integrity of Saint Lucia iguanas (in the North East of Saint Lucia) through hybridization and competition.
* Management of a translocated meta-population of Saint Lucia whiptail lizards.
* Monitoring the southern sub-population of the white-breasted thrasher on Saint Lucia.
* Examining gene flow and geographic structuring of DNA variation in the fragmented northern sub-population of the white-breasted thrasher.
Ideally, applicants will have a background in biological sciences (preferably at graduate level) and experience of working in the tropics. However, similar prior experience, a determination to work, under sometimes uncomfortable or frustrating conditions, combined with good physical fitness and careful attention to data recording are the most important attributes we look for. Volunteers will work alongside SLFD staff and local communities around our field sites.
We need you to cover your flight, vaccinations and personal equipment but we will cover your insurance and in-country costs for basic subsistence and accommodation. Personal equipment that you will need to cover are basic (work clothes, good boots, reliable watch, torch, etc) but we do also ask you to bring your own tent and sleeping mat.
This is the ideal opportunity for someone looking for practical conservation experience working with some of the world's most threatened species. However, this is also fulltime work that requires the volunteer to be independent and self-motivated. Working hours are typically long and usually for 6 days per week with one day off. But the opportunity to live and work in a tropical country on real conservation projects will be more than compensation for this for the right candidates.
If you wish to apply, please ensure that you have read the longer job description first (the PDF at http://www.durrell.org/Get-Involved/Recruitment/St-Lucia-Volunteer-Field-Assistant-/) and then contact recruitment@durrell.org submitting each of the following: a 2 page CV (résumé), a cover letter, Durrell's application form available at http://www.durrell.org/Get-Involved/Recruitment/ and email contact details for two references. The selection process will involve short-listing and a phone interview for the short listed candidates with our Eastern Caribbean Programme Manager, Matthew Morton.
Gerardo García, PhD
Head of Herpetology Department
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Les Augrès Manor, La Profonde Rue,
Trinity, Jersey JE3 5BP
Channel Islands, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1534 860072
Fax: +44 1534 860001
email: gerardo.garcia@durrell.org
Skype: gerardo_garcia_jersey
Online: http://www.durrellwildlife.org/
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Reptile/Mammal Keeper - Eagle Heights Wildlife Park
Reptile/Mammal Keeper - Eagle Heights Wildlife Park - Kent
The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years professional experience with reptiles. Excellent husbandry and enrichment skills. Mammal experience useful but not essential as training can be given. As above good communication skills with the public and be able to present displays. Relevant references.
In the first instance please email cv to office@eagleheights.co.uk Or post to Eagle Heights Wildlife Park, Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JB
Closing date for applications Friday 15th January 2010
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The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years professional experience with reptiles. Excellent husbandry and enrichment skills. Mammal experience useful but not essential as training can be given. As above good communication skills with the public and be able to present displays. Relevant references.
In the first instance please email cv to office@eagleheights.co.uk Or post to Eagle Heights Wildlife Park, Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JB
Closing date for applications Friday 15th January 2010
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Birds of Prey Keeper/Falconer - Eagle Heights Wildlife Park
Eagle Heights Wildlife Park - Kent
Birds of Prey Keeper/Falconer
The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years professional experience with birds of prey. Excellent husbandry and enrichment skills. Be able to work within a team and on their own. Good communication skills with the public and be able to present displays. Relevant references.
In the first instance please email cv to office@eagleheights.co.uk Or post to Eagle Heights Wildlife Park, Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JB
Closing date for applications Friday 15 th January 2010
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Birds of Prey Keeper/Falconer
The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years professional experience with birds of prey. Excellent husbandry and enrichment skills. Be able to work within a team and on their own. Good communication skills with the public and be able to present displays. Relevant references.
In the first instance please email cv to office@eagleheights.co.uk Or post to Eagle Heights Wildlife Park, Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JB
Closing date for applications Friday 15 th January 2010
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