Aviculture Team Leader

Birdworld vacancy: Aviculture Team Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Aviculture Team at Birdworld Bird Park and Gardens, comprising Birdworld, Underwater World and the Jenny Wren Farm, in Farnham, Surrey.

The Aviculture team is responsible for the daily care of the main bird collection, comprising close to 200 species. We are looking for an able bird keeper with proven practical skills and a hands on approach.  You will lead a team of dedicated bird keepers and work closely with other teams as well as with the curator to ensure high standards of animal care and public display are met at all times.

Required:

• Motivated individual who can lead a team effectively and communicate well with colleagues
• Experience of artificial incubation and hand rearing of a variety of species
• Experience in delivery of medications (injections, oral and via food)
• Basic skills associated with enclosure maintenance
• Some experience in developing and maintaining planting within enclosures for both husbandry and visitor needs
• Be comfortable in giving public keeper talks
• Excellent written English
• Understand the importance of good records and accurate reporting
• Ability to help to develop team members through training and assessment of skills
• Full clean driving license
• Passion for Birds

Preferred:

• Tertiary qualification in a biological science / Animal Management
• Use of ZIMS

  

Applications should include an up to date CV and covering letter to be sent to:  Recruitment, Human Resources Department,

Denys E. Head Limited, Holt Pound, Nr Farnham, United Kingdom, GU10 4LD

Closing date for applications is: Friday 27^thSeptember 2013 and applicants should ideally be available for interview between 7^th and 18^th October 2013.

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Education Officer

Birdworld vacancy: Education Officer




An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Education Team at Birdworld Bird Park and Gardens, comprising Birdworld, Underwater World and the Jenny Wren Farm, in Farnham, Surrey.

The education team is responsible for the planning and delivery of educational sessions and presentations offered to the general public and to visiting schools and colleges. The team is specifically responsible for the training and husbandry of birds and animals used in presentations and is included in the aviculture team responsible for the husbandry and welfare of bird stock throughout the park. In addition to this the team produces content for park interpretation and species signs.



Required:

• Motivated individual who can work alone and as part of a team

• Confident in public speaking to audiences of all ages

• Experience of keeping and training birds/animals

• Excellent written English

• Full driving license



Preferred:

• Tertiary qualification in a biological science

• Experience with delivering presentations in a captive animal collection

• Experience in the education sector



Applications should include an up to date CV and covering letter to be sent to: Recruitment, Human Resources Department,

Denys E. Head Limited, Holt Pound, Nr Farnham, United Kingdom, GU10 4LD



Closing date for applications is: Saturday 11th May and applicants should ideally be available for interview between 20th and 24th May and be available for work from June onwards.

Birdworld vacancy: Education Officer

Birdworld vacancy: Education Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Education Team at Birdworld Bird Park and Gardens, comprising Birdworld, Underwater World and the Jenny Wren Farm, in Farnham, Surrey.

The education team is responsible for the planning and delivery of educational sessions and presentations offered to the general public and to visiting schools and colleges. The team is specifically responsible for the training and husbandry of birds and animals used in presentations and is included in the aviculture team responsible for the husbandry and welfare of bird stock throughout the park. In addition to this the team produces content for park interpretation and species signs.

Required:
• Motivated individual who can work alone and as part of a team
• Confident in public speaking to audiences of all ages
• Experience of keeping and training birds/animals
• Excellent written English
• Full driving license

Preferred:
• Tertiary qualification in a biological science
• Experience with delivering presentations in a captive animal collection
• Experience in the education sector

Applications shoud include an up to date CV and covering letter to be sent to: Recruitment, Human Resources Department, Denys E. Head Limited, Holt Pound, Nr Farnham, United Kingdom, GU10 4LD

Closing date for applications is: Sunday 18th March and applicants should ideally be available for interview between 27th and 30th March and be available for work from April onwards.

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