Assistant Curator

Assistant Curator

ZoOceanarium

United Arab Emirates

New Facility in United Arab Emirates

zoOceanarium group is currently expanding their operations and therefore looking to recruit an Assistant Curator for an exciting new facility opening in the United Arab Emirates.

We are one of the world’s largest zoo & aquarium development and operations consultants.  We help create the next generation of zoos & aquariums and currently have consulting projects all around the world.

Based in the United Arab Emirates, the Assistant Curator will be a permanent team member of zoOceanarium Group, consulting on this exciting new facility.  The position will oversee the Life Support operations, including the care, procurement, maintenance, and well being of plants & animals. They will also provide guidance on the maintenance of this world-class exhibit. The Assistant Curator will also support and train subordinate staff and promote the on-going education for the client.

Position requirements:

• Degree in wildlife/marine biology, horticulture or related field (or relevant experience)

• 2-7 years experience in similar position or senior role

• Proven aptitude for developing innovative and educational exhibits

• Experienced horticulturist, botanist and/or animal biologist, ideally with strong background in tropical rainforests

• Experience in the well being of the live flora and fauna, ideally in the rainforest environment

• Experience working with local authorities and/or working in an international environment

• Experience managing teams, ideally in a multicultural environment

Please send your resume/ CV and contact details to recruitment@zooceanarium.com

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Senior Animal Keeper

Senior Animal Keeper – African Experience Section

The Aspinall Foundation is a registered charity that is actively involved with several projects incorporating a diverse range of conservation activities both at their Kent based Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks and overseas projects.

We have an opportunity for an experienced, hardworking and dedicated keeper to work with a small team of enthusiastic and like minded keepers on our African Experience Section. Our collection of African animals includes giraffe, rhino, zebra, various antelope and wildebeest.

 

This is a very physical role and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake all duties on the section from food preparation and cleaning, to enclosure building and maintenance. Conservation education plays a big role in the park so there will be plenty of opportunities for doing talks and displays to the public.

You must have significant experience in animal keeping at senior keeper level gained in a zoo park or equivalent environment with extensive experience working with giraffe and hoofstock animals is essential. A full valid driving licence and experience in driving tractors is also required.

We are looking for an individual who is hardworking, passionate and committed with knowledge of current conservation issues and experience in presenting talks to the public. You will also need a flexible approach to working hours, the confidence to represent the company in the media, a hands-on approach to the restraint and handling of animals and the ability to run the section in the absence of the section manager and deputy.    

Although not essential for the role; experience gained in off road driving would be advantageous. Ideally you will have obtained an animal management qualification or equivalent experience but if not you must be willing to work towards obtaining a relevant qualification.

Working 5 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays, the successful candidate will have a genuinely flexible approach to working hours. Single person accommodation may be available. All applicants must have right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Friday 30^th October 2015.

To apply, please email a CV along with a covering letter to:

personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

  

Or post to: Human Resources, Port Lympne Reserve, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD

Visit our website at www.aspinallfoundation.org for further information

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Education Officer

Education Officer

Job Description : It’s official – we’re the UK’s No 1 zoo!  We have over 12,000 animals, 400 species, 1.43 million visitors a year and an international reputation for achieving our mission in conservation breeding programmes, research and education.

Our award winning Discovery and Learning Team is central to our visitors’ experience and their engagement with animals and conservation issues and we deliver this through diverse, fun and exciting means.  We also reach 25,000 students each year in our taught sessions, ranging through all the key stages and above.

We’re currently on the search for an Education Officer to join our team delivering taught sessions.

We’re looking for a creative mind, able to develop and deliver engaging, high quality curriculum-linked workshops and resources for school, college and university groups.  You’ll need a degree in Zoo Biology or a conservation-related field and a teaching qualification or equivalent experience in teaching a wide range of ages and abilities. Experience working with SEND students would be an advantage.

With our immersive 360-degree projection in the Sumba school room, we’re looking for someone conversant in IT packages, interactive whiteboards, tablets, presentation software and audio visuals.  You’ll also need to be able to communicate complex concepts in an innovative and practical way.  And, we’re a busy team so you’ll definitely need good organisational skills - time management, administration, workload planning and meeting deadlines.

A good working knowledge of the National Curriculum and good understanding of child protection legislation and policies are important, and a full UK driving license would be an advantage. And, of course, you’ll need great knowledge of zoos and their role in conservation.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

It’s a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, normally from 09:00 to 17:00 and may include occasional evening, weekend or Bank Holidays.  As a charitable trust, our salary scale is not based on LEA scales and we’re offering a salary of £19,133 per annum.

To apply for this position, please provide your current CV and covering letter stating why you believe you should be considered for our Education Officer role.

Application URL : http://www.chesterzoo.careers/applynow/4b10f6b0cd6a5d1e?s=ZooNewsDigest

Closing date is: Friday 23rd October 2015.

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Animal Keeper: Great Apes

Animal Keeper: Great Apes

Twycross Zoo is at a very exciting stage of development with the first phase of a 20 year master plan already underway. The plan will see the zoo developing new habitats for a refreshed animal collection starting with Giraffe Savannah and Gibbon Forest in 2015.

We currently have a vacancy for an Animal Keeper to work on our Great Apes section. This area manages all four species of great ape: gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan and bonobo.

Key Responsibilities:

· working on the section, covering all areas of animal husbandry

· animal training and record keeping

· interacting with zoo visitors

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Key Skills & Requirements:

· enthusiastic, high performing and motivated with a proven track record in zoo animal management

· minimum of 3 years’ experience as a keeper, preferably with Great Apes

· substantial working knowledge of the natural history and management of key species

· good team worker with a positive outlook and excellent communication skills

· commitment to continued professional development of yourself and other staff

· Zoo keeping experience and a relevant animal-related qualification

The role is permanent and includes weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform and 31 days holiday per annum (pro rata).

Please apply on-line by sending your CV with a covering letter to

recruitment@twycrosszoo.org

This vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you should submit your application as soon as possible.

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Wildlife Park Manager

Wildlife Park Manager

Salary up to £33,000 dependent upon experience.

Askham Bryan College is a large, and growing, specialist land-based College, with centres throughout Yorkshire, Cumbria and the Tees Valley.

We are now looking to recruit for a Wildlife Park Manager to join us to manage the commercial performance and quality provision of the Wildlife Park, providing a truly inspirational student and visitor experience.

Leading the day to day collection management, the post holder will ensure the highest standards of animal care and welfare as well as staff, student, visitor and public safety. In addition they will play an active role in planning, developing, implementing and coordinating the animal collection plans and designs ensuring compliance with relevant laws and licencing requirements.

The post holder will also lead on and coordinate conservation efforts and research in cooperation with professional bodies and educational institutions and contribute fully to the promotion, and continued success, of the College in line with the College mission, values and strategic plan.

To be considered for this role, candidates must have demonstrable relevant experience in an animal collection, managing a diverse range of animals, coupled with current knowledge of legislation and statutory requirements of keeping animals and of animal biology, behaviour, nutrition, husbandry routines and techniques for restraining and/or capturing wild animals.

With knowledge and experience of software in administration of animal collections and the ability to keep accurate records, you must have management experience within a commercially focused visitor/attraction operations environment and excellent business acumen with the ability to develop and implement an effective commercial strategy.

Please note that on site accommodation will be provided for the successful candidate.

Closing date:  Friday 9th October

For full detail and to apply please visit our website at http://www.askham-bryan.ac.uk/the-college/work-with-us

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Bird Keeper - Internship

Bird Keeper  - Internship

Closing date for applications 18th October 2015

Newquay Zoo is part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust family, comprising Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts, Slapton Ley and two urban nature reserves. Newquay Zoo opened in 1969, has become one of the country's top Zoos, contributing towards ground breaking and innovative conservation programmes. It has also proved itself to be one of the best visitor attractions in the South West.

We currently have a vacancy for a voluntary internship, for a period of 6 months (including a one month probationary period), working with our bird keeping department. Newquay Zoo is open every day and the placements will be full time i.e. a five day working week, possibly including weekends. The main role of the keeping interns will be to attend the husbandry requirements of the bird collection as directed by the Senior Keeper in charge.

All internships are purely voluntary, and as such, it is with regret that Newquay zoo cannot provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for these positions. To ensure that interns are provided with valuable experience; a training agreement will be completed and reviewed regularly and a training record will be provided upon completion of the placement. 

Objectives of the placement

-        To gain experience and understanding of the work of a zoo animal keeping department.

-        To apply own personal skills and take ownership of a series of tasks and/or a research project.

-        To reflect on training and experience throughout the placement.

Anticipated tasks/training provided

-        Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision, enclosure modification etc.

-        Observations of animals and recording of relevant information.

-        Training in basic research methods.

-        Visitor interaction e.g. answering visitor questions in a polite and sensitive manner.

-        Assisting with student supervision at the direction of the head keeper.

-        Training in animal-management related computer software.

-        Training in all aspects of the company’s code of practise.

Skills Required

-        A qualification in an animal science related discipline would be desirable.

-        Previous animal-related work experience.

-        Good communication skills.

-        Adaptable to different working environments.

-        Able to work in a team and independently.

-        Physically fit for the demands of the post.

To apply for the above position please send a CV and covering letter, indicating which position you are applying for, to Miss Sam Harley.

Newquay Zoo, Trenance gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ

Or alternatively, email sam.harley@newquayzoo.org.uk

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Aquarist

Aquarist

At Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, we have a unique opportunity for an Aquarist to join our team of professionals.

The successful applicant will provide and oversee healthy living conditions, proper nutrition and constant care for all marine and freshwater animals. This will also include feeding schedules, daily maintenance of facilities, water analysis and animal observations, while recognizing diseases and administering fish treatments

The successful candidate must also possess the following to be considered:

· Hold a PADI open water Scuba Certification or equivalent
· Hold a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Biology, Zoology, Marine Science or related field
· 2 years minimum aquarium experience
· Possess sound computer skills including all Microsoft applications
· Possess knowledge of local and exhibit animals including: identification by common and scientific names, and external fish anatomy
· Has basic understanding of Quarantine protocols, regimes, treatments, animal transport and handling
· Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
· Enjoy guest interaction with the ability to display a high level of customer service and passion for marine life
· Must be of single status and no dependents

This position requires a dynamic person to join a culture of 80 plus nationalities, where you will be a part of a large team that creates an environment where people strive to do their best. Understanding the company’s vision and demonstrating its core values will be highly regarded.

Please email CV, photo and Cover Letter to Natasha.Christie@atlantisthepalm.com and Nicholas.Derbyshire@atlantisthepalm.com

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