ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGER – GIRAFFES

 

Chester Zoo is one of the leading zoological collections in Europe with an international reputation for achieving its mission in conservation breeding programmes, research and education.

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Team Manager on the Giraffe section. The post will involve assisting the Team Manager in the daily management of the Giraffe section along with mentoring, training and developing the team under the direction of the Team Manager. The successful candidate will provide extensive knowledge and expertise in animal husbandry and management with a focus on giraffe or okapi, and be able to develop and implement new ideas for improving husbandry, building strong working relationships with other departments to ensure standards are met. Experience of working in a zoo or safari park and of Operant Conditioning are essential. Candidates will have a higher education qualification in a Zoological related science (min HND) or equivalent experience. 

The successful candidate will have leadership qualities, experience of supervising a team and be able to organise and prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment. A good understanding of risk assessments is required to ensure all staff are fully aware of safety and management procedures. This role will involve representing Chester Zoo and the Giraffe team for media interviews and internal and external meetings, workshops and conferences in the UK and overseas. Therefore, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Applicants should have a full driving licence and be prepared to work weekends and Bank Holidays in a roster system.

Salary is £23,254.96 per annum for a 40 hour week.

To apply, please contact the recruitment line on recruitment@chesterzoo.org or 01244 389477.

Closing date for applications is Sunday, 3^rd November 2013.

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ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGER – GIRAFFES

 

Chester Zoo is one of the leading zoological collections in Europe with an international reputation for achieving its mission in conservation breeding programmes, research and education.

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Team Manager on the Giraffe section. The post will involve assisting the Team Manager in the daily management of the Giraffe section along with mentoring, training and developing the team under the direction of the Team Manager. The successful candidate will provide extensive knowledge and expertise in animal husbandry and management with a focus on giraffe or okapi, and be able to develop and implement new ideas for improving husbandry, building strong working relationships with other departments to ensure standards are met. Experience of working in a zoo or safari park and of Operant Conditioning are essential. Candidates will have a higher education qualification in a Zoological related science (min HND) or equivalent experience. 

The successful candidate will have leadership qualities, experience of supervising a team and be able to organise and prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment. A good understanding of risk assessments is required to ensure all staff are fully aware of safety and management procedures. This role will involve representing Chester Zoo and the Giraffe team for media interviews and internal and external meetings, workshops and conferences in the UK and overseas. Therefore, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Applicants should have a full driving licence and be prepared to work weekends and Bank Holidays in a roster system.

Salary is £23,254.96 per annum for a 40 hour week.

To apply, please contact the recruitment line on recruitment@chesterzoo.org or 01244 389477.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 4^th October 2013.

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TEAM MANAGER – GIRAFFES

(6 month contract)  

 

Chester Zoo is one of the leading zoological collections in Europe with an international reputation for achieving its mission in conservation breeding programmes, research and education.

We are currently recruiting for a Team Manager for a six month fixed term contract to lead and develop our Giraffe section. The post will involve the daily management of one of our hoof stock sections along with mentoring, training and developing the team. The successful candidate will provide extensive knowledge and expertise in animal husbandry and management with a focus on Giraffes and Okapi, proactively developing new ideas for improving husbandry, building strong working relationships with other departments to ensure standards are met. Candidates will have a higher education qualification in a Zoological related science (min HND) or equivalent experience. 

The successful candidate will have considerable leadership qualities, experience of supervising a team and be able to organise and prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment. A good understanding of risk assessments and COSHH are essential to ensure all staff are fully aware of safety and management procedures. This role will involve representing the Giraffe team at internal and external meetings, workshops and conferences in the UK and overseas. Therefore, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

 Applicants should have a full driving licence and be prepared to work weekends and Bank Holidays in a roster system.

Salary is £28,475 per annum for a 40 hour week.

For further information and an application form please ring the recruitment line on 01244 389477 or email recruitment@chesterzoo.org.

Closing date for applications is 14^thMay 2012

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GIRAFFE KEEPER

GIRAFFE KEEPER

Chester Zoo is one of the leading zoological collections in Europe with an international reputation for achieving its mission in conservation breeding programmes, research and education.

We currently have a vacancy for a Giraffe Keeper to join a large and busy section.
The post will involve the daily care and management of a wide variety of species including Giraffe, Okapi, Onager, Camel and Bongo to name a few. The successful candidate will provide excellent animal husbandry, care and welfare for the assigned mammals, ensuring that all enclosures and facilities are maintained to the highest possible standards.

The successful candidate will have the Zoo Animal Management, HND or degree in a Zoological related science. They will have proven experience working with Giraffe, and any other relevant hoof stock species. They will have proven experience of working in a zoo or safari park, and of Operant Conditioning.
They will also hold a full driving licence.

The successful candidate will ideally be competent in the use of computers and basic software packages. They will desirably have proven experience with implementing environmental enrichment and experience of working within strict SWP.

Salary is £14,220 increasing to £15,800 after satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

For further details about this role please see the Application Pack. To apply, please contact the recruitment line on 01244 389477 or recruitment@chesterzoo.org

Closing date for applications is Friday, 18th November 2011

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