Supervisor of Reptile and Amphibian Department
The Role
- To support the Department Head in the running of a busy herpetological department, managing the animal collection and contributing to the Trust’s conservation projects as required.
- To manage and motivate departmental staff and aid them in their professional development.
- To teach visiting students practical aspects of animal management, instigate research projects and support others conducting research.
- To ensure that the husbandry of the collection conforms to our high standards of animal welfare and ethical guidelines.
- To manage the collection and departmental resources during the absence of the Department Head.
Specification
- Strong background in the captive husbandry of herpetological species with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working within zoological collections a necessity.
- Practical experience of reptile and/or amphibian conservation projects desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Degree in life sciences, biology, zoology or related field required.
- Wide knowledge of biology, taxonomy, ecology and the captive requirements of the reptile and amphibian species for which the post is responsible.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) and experience of delivering presentations.
- Good organisational ability and project management skills desirable.
- A high level of health and fitness as aspects of the job are physically demanding and a willingness to travel.
To apply
Visit our recruitment page at www.durrell.org/recruitment to view application details.
Closing date
Friday 4 May 2012
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