Presenter - Newquay Zoo

PRESENTER

Newquay Zoo is part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, a registered education, scientific and conservation charity established in 1957.

An opportunity has arisen for a presenter at Newquay zoo. The scope of the post is to deliver high-quality, positive and engaging communications on conservation and biodiversity issues for all ages - to enable audiences to understand why biodiversity matters, improve their understanding of the role of environmental parks in conservation and motivate and empower them to take action to conserve biodiversity.

Hours of work:

This is an initial one year fixed term part time contract subject to successful probationary period. The hours of work will be from Saturday – Monday from 10 am – 4pm. There may also be additional hours as needed during holidays and peak visitor times.

Rate of pay: £7.02 per hour

Education required

Essential: GCSE Science and/or Geography

Desirable: A degree in biological science, conservation or relevant related FdSc, BSc level or above.

Experience required

Essential: Demonstrable enthusiasm for communicating conservation and biodiversity issues to a wide audience.

Desirable: Previous work at a conservation/education based environment or visitor attraction.  Experience delivering presentations and running educational activities for children and/or adults.

Main Duties:

• Deliver a daily programme of presentations and activities for all visitors.
• Lead experience days, tours and informative talks for individuals and groups.
• Assist planning and delivery of activities for out of school hours activities e.g. clubs and summer schools.
• Select appropriate materials for delivery to a wide age and ability range, including special needs.
• Assist with care of any artefacts and animals (mainly minibeasts) housed within the education department.
• Assist with delivery of Zoo events and campaigns.
• Assist with general duties involved in running the education service, including administrative tasks.
• Promote the work of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust. 
• Carry out any other relevant duties, as directed by line manager or head of department.
• Work involves weekend and seasonal hours as well as occasional evening work, for which time is taken in lieu where appropriate.

Closing date: 23rd September 2013

Applications - Please send a cover letter and CV (no more than 2 sides A4) to:

Mark Norris, Education Manager, Newquay Zoo, Trenance Gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ

education@newquayzoo.org.uk

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Keeping Internships

Newquay Zoo Keeping Internships

Closing date for applications 21^st July 2013

Newquay Zoo is part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust family, comprising Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts, Slapton Ley and two urban nature reserves. Newquay Zoo opened in 1969, has become one of the country's top Zoos, contributing towards ground breaking and innovative conservation programmes. It has also proved itself to be one of the best visitor attractions in the South West.

We are currently advertising for voluntary internships for a period of 9 months working with our keeping department. Newquay Zoo is open every day and the placements will be full time i.e. a five day working week including some weekends. The main role of the keeping interns will be to attend the husbandry requirements of the animal collection as directed by the Head Keeper in charge. Interns will normally focus on one of our animal sections and at this time we are specifically looking for interns for the bird, primate and carnivore sections.

All internships are purely voluntary and as such it is with regret that Newquay zoo cannot provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for these positions. To ensure that interns are provided with valuable experience; a training agreement will be completed and reviewed regularly and a training record will be provided upon completion of the placement.

Objectives of the placement

• To gain experience and understanding of the work of a zoo animal keeping department.
• To apply own personal skills and take ownership of a series of tasks and/or a research project.
• To reflect on training and experience throughout the placement.

Anticipated tasks/training provided

• Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision, enclosure modification etc.
• Observations of animals and recording of relevant information.
• Training in basic research methods.
• Visitor interaction e.g. answering visitor questions in a polite and sensitive manner.
• Assisting with student supervision at the direction of the head keeper.
• Training in animal-management related computer software.
• Training in all aspects of the company’s code of practise.

Skills Required

• A qualification or enrolment on an animal science related discipline would be desirable.
• Previous animal-related work experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Adaptable to different working environments.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Physically fit for the demands of the post.

To apply for the above position please send a CV and covering letter to Miss Sam Harley,
Newquay Zoo, Trenance gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ
sam.harley@newquayzoo.org.uk.

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Zoo Internships - Bird Keeper

Newquay Zoo Internships

Bird Keeper

Closing date for applications 21^st July 2013

Newquay Zoo is part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust family, comprising Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts, Slapton Ley and two urban nature reserves. Newquay Zoo opened in 1969, has become one of the country's top Zoos, contributing towards ground breaking and innovative conservation programmes. It has also proved itself to be one of the best visitor attractions in the South West.

We currently have a vacancy for voluntary internships for a period of 6-12 months (including a one month probationary period) working with our bird keeping department. Newquay Zoo is open every day and the placements will be full time i.e. a five day working week including some weekends. The main role of the keeping interns will be to attend the husbandry requirements of the bird collection as directed by the Head Keeper in charge.

All internships are purely voluntary and as such it is with regret that Newquay zoo cannot provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for these positions. To ensure that interns are provided with valuable experience; a training agreement will be completed and reviewed regularly and a training record will be provided upon completion of the placement.

Objectives of the placement

• To gain experience and understanding of the work of a zoo animal keeping department.
• To apply own personal skills and take ownership of a series of tasks and/or a research project.
• To reflect on training and experience throughout the placement.

Anticipated tasks/training provided

• Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision, enclosure modification etc.
• Observations of animals and recording of relevant information.
• Training in basic research methods.
• Visitor interaction e.g. answering visitor questions in a polite and sensitive manner.
• Assisting with student supervision at the direction of the head keeper.
• Training in animal-management related computer software.
• Training in all aspects of the company’s code of practise.

Skills Required

• A qualification in an animal science related discipline would be desirable.
• Previous animal-related work experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Adaptable to different working environments.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Physically fit for the demands of the post.

To apply for the above position please send a CV and covering letter indicating which position you are applying for to Miss Sam Harley.

Newquay Zoo, Trenance gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ sam.harley@newquayzoo.org.uk.

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Newquay Zoo Keeping Internships

 

Newquay Zoo Keeping Internships

Closing date for applications October the 12^th 2012

Newquay Zoo is part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust family, comprising Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts, Slapton Ley and two urban nature reserves. Newquay Zoo opened in 1969, has become one of the country's top Zoos, contributing towards ground breaking and innovative conservation programmes. It has also proved itself to be one of the best visitor attractions in the South West.

We are currently advertising for voluntary internships for a period of 6 or 12 months working with our keeping department. Newquay Zoo is open every day and the placements will be full time i.e. a five day working week including some weekends. The main role of the keeping interns will be to attend the husbandry requirements of the animal collection as directed by the Head Keeper in charge. Interns will normally focus on one of our animal sections and at this time we are specifically looking for interns for the bird, primate and carnivore sections.

 

All internships are purely voluntary and as such it is with regret that Newquay zoo cannot provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for these positions. To ensure that interns are provided with valuable experience; a training agreement will be completed and reviewed regularly and a training record will be provided upon completion of the placement.  

 

Objectives of the placement

-         To gain experience and understanding of the work of a zoo animal keeping department.

-         To apply own personal skills and take ownership of a series of tasks and/or a research project.

-         To reflect on training and experience throughout the placement.

 

Anticipated tasks/training provided

-         Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision, enclosure modification etc.

-         Observations of animals and recording of relevant information.

-         Training in basic research methods.

-         Visitor interaction e.g. answering visitor questions in a polite and sensitive manner.

-         Assisting with student supervision at the direction of the head keeper.

-         Training in animal-management related computer software.

-         Training in all aspects of the company’s code of practise.

 

Skills Required

-         A qualification or enrolment on an animal science related discipline would be desirable.

-         Previous animal-related work experience.

-         Good communication skills.

-         Adaptable to different working environments.

-         Able to work in a team and independently.

-         Physically fit for the demands of the post.

 

To apply for the above position please send a CV and covering letter to Kathy Baker,

Newquay Zoo, Trenance gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ

kathy.baker@newquayzoo.org.uk

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Senior Keeper

Senior Keeper

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Keeper to join the team at Newquay Zoo.  The post requires a hard working, dedicated, enthusiastic and reliable individual to oversee and contribute to the day to day running of the Tropical House section.

The successful candidate must have an extensive knowledge and wide-ranging experience of exotic animal management, with specialist taxonomic knowledge and experience in the field of Herpetology and Ornithology.  The ideal candidate will possess the aptitude to implement, update and improve the current management techniques for nutrition, enrichment and breeding within these fields.  In addition, they will assist in the future development of the section and be involved with in house staff training. 

The section currently houses over 50 species of reptiles, amphibians and birds consisting of approximately 260 individuals with the addition of 6 mammal species.

A relevant number of years working in Herpetology and Ornithology is required, and preferably within a BIAZA/EAZA recognised institution.  The ideal candidate will have attained the DMZAA or equivalent qualification in animal management or biological sciences.

The closing date for applications is the 23^rd July 2012.

Please apply, in writing, enclosing a full CV and covering letter to:-

The Director

Newquay Zoo
Trenance Gardens
Newquay
Cornwall
TR7 2LZ

Or alternatively

Email:- info@newquayzoo.org.uk

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Animal Keeper Internships

Animal Keeper Internships

Newquay Zoo

Cornwall

Animal Keeper x 2

- Birds

- Small mammals/carnivores

Newquay Zoo is part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust family, comprising Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts, Slapton Ley and two urban nature reserves. Newquay Zoo opened in 1969, has become one of the country's top Zoos, contributing towards ground breaking and innovative conservation programmes. It has also proved itself to be one of the best visitor attractions in the South West.

We currently have two vacancies for voluntary internships for a period of 6-12 months (including a one month probationary period) working with our animal keeping department. Newquay Zoo is open every day and the placements will be full time i.e. a five day working week including some weekends. The main role of the keeping interns will be to attend the husbandry requirements of the animal collection as directed by the Head Keeper in charge.

All internships are purely voluntary and as such it is with regret that Newquay zoo cannot provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for these positions. To ensure that interns are provided with valuable experience; a training agreement will be completed and reviewed regularly and a training record will be provided upon completion of the placement.

Objectives of the placement

- To gain experience and understanding of the work of a zoo animal keeping department.
- To apply own personal skills and take ownership of a series of tasks and/or a research
project.
- To reflect on training and experience throughout the placement.
- Anticipated tasks/training provided
- Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision,
enclosure modification etc
- Observations of animals and recording of relevant information.
- Training in basic research methods.
- Visitor interaction e.g. answering visitor questions in a polite and sensitive manner.
- Assisting with student supervision at the direction of the head keeper.
- Training in animal-management related computer software.
- Training in all aspects of the company’s code of practise.

Skills Required

- A qualification in an animal science related discipline would be desirable.
- Previous animal-related work experience.
- Good communication skills.
- Adaptable to different working environments.
- Able to work in a team and independently.
- Physically fit for the demands of the post.

To apply for the above position please send a CV and covering letter indicating which position you are applying for to Kathy Baker. Newquay Zoo, Trenance gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ

kathy.baker@newquayzoo.org.uk

Closing date for applications 2nd March 2012



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