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Friday, February 3, 2012

Centre Manager/Zoo Curator

✔ Tukiyooo 9:45 AM Comment

Centre Manager/Zoo Curator

The Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre is looking for a Centre Manager/ Zoo Curator to oversee all aspects of the business and animal collection. This is a new role that has arisen from the continuous development of the centre. We are looking for a forward thinking candidate who can lead the centre forwards as a collection in line with modern zoo practices. An understanding of the role of the modern zoo is essential. The right candidate will have a fundamental role in advancing the centre by actively pursuing and promoting a greater involvement in the zoo community. This is a challenging role that will cover all aspects of the business including catering, retail and events.

The Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre is based on a small site near Sheffield. Established in 1994 it is has developed gradually over the years from the early days as a butterfly house to the recognisable collection it is today and are now full members of Biaza. http://www.butterflyhouse.co.uk/

The ideal candidate will have:

•A wide range of experience in Bird/Animal Training
•Experience working with a wide range of animals including tropical species
•Experience in business planning including catering, retail and events
•Experience in implementing new research and conservation projects
•Excellent written and verbal communication
•Strong leadership skills
•Thorough understanding of the zoo licence
•Experience as an active member of the zoo community

We are looking for a responsible, organised and confident individual who can lead and motivate others in a fair but firm way. Educated to degree level or above preferable. The role will be hands on and a willingness to actively cover different areas is essential. The position will include weekend and bank holiday working. No accommodation is available with this post. Wages to be discussed.

Closing date: 15th February 2012

All successful applicants will be notified by 6th March. If you do not hear by this date, then your application has been unsuccessful.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to:
Human Resources
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre
Woodsetts Road
North Anston
Sheffield S254EQ
S25 4EQ

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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Amazonia Centre Manager zoo career zoo vacancies zoo work

Amazonia Manager

✔ Tukiyooo 4:17 AM Comment

Amazonia is an indoor tropical rainforest themed exhibit situated within M andD’s theme park, Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell.

We are looking to recruit a manager to oversee all aspects of the successful running of the facility including animal management, staff management, education, reception and retail, and liaison with other departments of M and D leisure ltd. It is a varied and challenging role that will prove hugely rewarding for the right person.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Attending to the husbandry requirements of a varied small animal collection which will involve writing and updating protocols and training staff in their implementation
-Co-ordinating education visits to ensure they run smoothly and that group organisers are happy with their visit
-Liaising with directors and senior management to ensure that expectations are met
-Liaising with sales and marketing to ensure optimum commercial operation of the facility
-Ensuring that the standards of the SSSMZP are met and exceeded
-Keeping accurate records
-Overseeing all staff and volunteers to ensure efficient operation of the facility and filling in for any role when necessary to allow for busy periods, staff sickness and holidays
-Monitoring stock of food and supplies and re-ordering as necessary
-Cashing up reception tills at end of day
-Developing and implementing a collection plan
-Overseeing the process of obtaining full BIAZA membership

Person required
-As this is an extremely varied role we require an organised individual with the ability to multi-task and delegate as appropriate
-Confident and outgoing who enjoys communicating with a wide range of people.
-Has at least 3 years experience working with exotic animals, in a managerial or supervisory capacity and experience delivering education
-Must be familiar with all aspects of zoo licensing legislation
-Holds the ANCMZA/DMZAA or equivalent and ideally a 1st degree in an animal related subject. Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications
-Full driving license and own transport essential Hours and pattern of work
-Approximately 40 hours per week with the ability to be flexible when the workload requires it
-Expected to work weekends, bank holidays and school holidays as part of a rota

Salary
-Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

How to apply
Please send a cv and cover letter to janeth@scotlandsthemepark.com

Visit the website http://www.discoveramazonia.co.uk/ for more information on the facility and our animals

Closing date 20th January 2012. We aim to recruit as soon as sufficient applications have been received so please submit as soon as possible if you are interested in this post as it may be removed earlier depending on interest.