ANIMAL KEEPER (MATERNITY COVER)

ANIMAL KEEPER (MATERNITY COVER)

Salary range £14,326

Applications are invited for the position of Animal Keeper at Bristol Zoo Gardens. This is a full time, fixed term [maternity cover] position based on the Ectotherms Section and primarily working with the Invertebrates. The successful applicant will preferably have some experience of working in a zoo environment.   Some experience of aquatic systems would be an advantage although not essential.
Applicants should be educated to at least GCSE level and to include English and a biological science.

Applications including full C.V. to: Mrs Sarah Eason, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA by Friday 5^th of July. Email season@bristolzoo.org.uk. Please clearly mark your application ‘EA Application’.

Successful applicants will be asked to attend for interview during the week commencing 15th July 2013.

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Programme Officer

 

 

Programme Officer (maternity cover)

Freshwater Fish Specialist Group (FFSG)

Part Time (c.24 hours per week)

In collaboration with the IUCN-SSC and Wetlands International, the Chair of the Freshwater Fish Specialist Group (FFSG), is seeking to recruit a Programme Officer for maternity cover on a part time basis for six months, starting in March 2013 (with potential extension). The main focus of the work will be to support freshwater fish conservation activities, to maintain and develop the website, to prepare newsletters, to assist in fundraising, to organize the annual FFSG conference, maintain and develop the database of members and keep close contact with them, and to liaise with the Regional Chairs.

Candidates will have a degree in freshwater fish, or fisheries, or aquatic biology or a related field. A higher degree is an advantage, as is previous experience in fundraising. Excellent written and spoken English is essential, a second language (preferably Spanish) is desirable. Excellent organisational, IT (knowledge of website and newsletter designer programme is an advantage) and social skills and the ability to work on own and use initiative; but seek and follow general guidance as necessary are essential.

Rate of pay is £12.48 per hour. Hours are 24 hours per week which may include occasional weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays, when required, and possibly some UK and overseas travel. Flexible hours are available. The post will be based at either the Cambridge office of the IUCN Freshwater Biodiversity Unit or at Chester Zoo but offers home-working opportunities as well.

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

Closing date for applications: 2pm, Monday 11^th February, 2013. Interviews will take place on the 18^th – 19^th February.

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REGISTRAR (Maternity Leave)

REGISTRAR (Maternity Leave)

BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS

Salary range £19,000 - £19,564 per annum

Applications are invited for the position of Registrar (to cover maternity leave) at Bristol Zoo Gardens.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the Animal Department records system, including data input into ZIMS from the keeper reports (electronic transfer)
• Provide reports as requested
• Train new users to access and enter ZIMS data and help roll out ZIMS use across the zoo
• Provide support to users of the animal records system ZIMS in its use and in problem resolution
• Manage all animal transfers – both imports and exports
• Manage booking requests for the twice weekly vet clinics.
• Input data into the MedARKS veterinary records system (and ZIMS in due course).
• Ensure that the Senior Curator is advised of any concerns or potential problems with regard to the data or to animal transfers.
• Coordinate the Animal Dept Collection Plan spread sheet in conjunction with the Curators.
• Provide administrative support for the Senior Curator.

Hours

37.5 hours Monday to Friday – within normal animal department hours
Very occasional weekend working may be necessary – time to be taken in lieu during the same month as working

The successful applicant will preferably have some working knowledge of animal records and transfers within the international zoo framework and should be educated to at least A level, with a degree in a biological science an advantage. They should be computer literate with a good working knowledge of Office and Windows and be able to learn new software quickly. This post would suit a highly organised and methodical individual who would enjoy using these skills to support Bristol Zoo.

Please visit our web site www.bristolzoo.org.uk for a copy of the job description and person specification.

To apply for this position please send a covering letter and full C.V. to: Sarah Eason, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA by Weds 20^th February 2013 or email season@bristolzoo.org.uk. Clearly mark your application ‘RG Application’. Successful applicants will be asked to attend an interview on Wednesday 27th February 2013.

Due to the volume of applications expected we will only be contacting those who have been short listed for interview.

 

 

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Overseer – Birds

 

 

 

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Overseer – Birds

Temporary position covering maternity leave

Salary £19,247 per annum

Applications are invited for the position of Overseer of Birds (maternity cover) at Bristol Zoo Gardens. This is a hands-on position with the post holder assisting the Curator of Birds with daily care and supervision of the Zoo’s bird collection as well as supervising the staff involved with their care.

The position is to cover maternity leave working 80 hours per fortnight as part of the departmental 14 day rota.

The successful applicant must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience with an excellent knowledge of bird husbandry and captive breeding protocols and will supervise the daily care of the bird collection and the staff working on the section.

The successful applicant will be educated to at least GCSE level, including English and a biological science and must hold the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals – DMZAA (previously known as ANCMZA) or its equivalent. The ability to supervise staff is essential and having a general knowledge of the conservation and educational roles of zoos is desirable.

A copy of the job description and person specification and details on how to apply for this position please visit our web site www.bristolzoo.org.uk
 

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Social officer (maternity cover), Wildlife Wood Project

Zoological Society of London (ZSL)

West and North Africa conservation programme

Social officer (maternity cover), Wildlife Wood Project, Cameroon

September 2012

A position is available, starting as soon as possible, as the social officer for the Zoological Society of London (ZSL)’s Wildlife Wood Project in Cameroon. The Wildlife Wood Project engages the timber industry, Cameroonian government and local communities in sustainable wildlife conservation in the timber production forests of the Congo Basin. The project provides support to build stakeholder capacity for wildlife conservation, develop and implement monitoring and management tools on the ground and engage at the policy level to help create an environment supportive of the project’s long term vision.

The successful candidate will focus on three main areas: S/he will be responsible for leading on all project community engagement activities, including the successful development and implementation of joint antipoaching efforts between local communities and other stakeholders. They will also be responsible for

developing and implementing a long term strategy for engaging with stakeholders at the local and national level to change behaviour in favour of conservation through a social marketing programme. This will be done in close partnership with the London based discovery and learning team. The post holder will also lead on designing and implementing appropriate socio-economic studies to guide project activities and monitor and evaluate outcomes.

This is a 9 month position with the potential for extension. The post will be based in Yaoundé with regular trips to remote field sites in East Cameroon. Some travel within Central Africa may be required.

The post holder should have at least 2 years experience working with rural communities ideally in Africa, experience applying participatory techniques and a postgraduate qualification in social science, education or demonstrated research skills in these fields. Experience in CEPA, social marketing, conservation, community development and/or tropical forestry would be an advantage. The successful candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in both spoken and written French and English.

A base salary of £23,701-£27,743 p.a., plus benefits including, annual return flight from Europe to Cameroon, visa, and insurance under ZSL’s group travel insurance policy will be provided. The position is to start as soon as possible.

Application procedure

Applicants should send their CV (2 page maximum) and a covering letter in English, detailing relevant experience and skills and stating why they want the position, by email to

hr@zsl.org. We regret that we will only be able to contact applicants who have been selected for interview.

 

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The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728

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Head Keeper (maternity cover)

Head Keeper (maternity cover)

at Banham Zoo

About the role:

The successful candidate will lead and inspire our existing team of 19 keepers, overseeing the care and management of our diverse collection of animals. Taxa include primates, felids, canids, large hoofstock including giraffe, birds and other small mammals.

It is envisaged that this role will be for an initial period lasting no less than 12 months.

Flexibility is key to the successful operation of the animal department as a whole and the Head Keeper is expected to provide cover and assistance to the Animal Manager in all aspects of the management of the department. This is a supervisory role and there is a significant amount of administrative work involved.

Key Objectives:

Ensure and maintain the highest level of care for animals, enclosures and surroundings.

Ensure effective day to day supervision and motivation of the keeping staff.

Actively promote training and development of keeping staff.

Manage and supervise keeping staff and maintain adequate staffing levels.

Report to the Animal Manager on all areas of operation within the department

Understand, operate and ensure that all keepers work in accordance with the Zoo Health and Safety Policy and procedures.

Actively participate in effective interdepartmental coordination and communication.

About you:

You are expected to have worked in a zoo environment for at least 10 years and currently be working in a supervisory position. You will possess the ANCMZA/DMZA or an equivalent qualification and have extensive experience with some of the taxa identified above. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a proven ability to motivate and manage staff reporting to this position.

You will have a through understanding and interest in modern zoo animal management, including animal enrichment and training using operant conditioning methods.

A full driving licence is essential; candidates should also be in possession of a firearms licence or be in a position to acquire such a licence.

You will be computer literate with a excellent understanding of Microsoft Word and ARKS/ZIMS. A working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint are also essential and Microsoft Access is desirable.

About us:

Based at Banham Zoo you will work an average 40 hour week with alternate weekends off, however, working hours will be flexible and include bank holidays and occasional evenings.
Some additional weekend cover will be required to provide holiday cover.

Salary and benefits:

The salary for this post is £25,000 per annum.

To apply, either by email or post, please send covering letter, CV and application form to Mike Woolham, Animal Manager, at either mike.woolham@banhamzoo.co.uk  or Banham Zoo Ltd, The Grove, Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk NR16 2HE.  Closing date for applications is 17^th August 2012.

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Ranger (maternity cover)

Ranger (maternity cover)

Salary range £15,500 - £16,381 per annum

We require a Ranger to join Bristol Zoo’s Presentations Team within the Learning Department, to cover maternity leave. The successful applicant will be staffing the Zoo’s walkthrough exhibits, giving enclosure presentations, husbanding the Section’s animal collection and helping with all other section duties.

This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week as part of the section’s 14 day rota which includes weekends and bank holidays.

Please visit http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/  for a copy of the job description, person specification and application form.

To apply for this position please return the completed application form and current CV by 3.00 pm on Wednesday, 29th February 2012 to Sarah Eason, Payroll/HR Assistant, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA. Please clearly mark your envelope ‘Ranger (maternity)’.

Email applications will not be accepted.

Interviews will be on Thursday 8th March 2012.

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