Experienced Keeper/Presenter – Mammal Section

Experienced Keeper/Presenter – Mammal Section

Tropical Wings Zoo is currently looking to recruit a highly motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated team of animal care staff.

Ideal candidate will have:

• A passion and excitement for your chosen field with a keen drive to develop your career as a Zoo Keeper.
• Previous experience with mammals essential.
• Completed an animal based qualification, preferably with some experience of working in a zoo environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and alone.
• The ability to be a confident communicator and experience of public speaking beneficial.

To apply:

Send CV and covering letter to: Sarah Sargeant,HR Manager, Tropical Wings Zoo, Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5QZ  or by email to humanresources@tropicalwings.co.uk

Closing date for applications 22/10/13

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Experienced Keeper/Presenter - Birds

Experienced Keeper/Presenter - Birds

Tropical Wings Zoo is currently looking to recruit a highly motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual with a passion for birds to join our dedicated team of animal care staff.

Ideal candidate will have:

·        A passion and excitement for your chosen field with a keen drive to develop your career as a Zoo Keeper

·        Previous experience in aviculture essential

·        Completed an animal based qualification, preferably with some experience of working in a zoo environment.

·        Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and alone.

·        The ability to be a confident communicator and experience of public speaking beneficial though not essential.

To apply:

Send CV and covering letter to: Sarah Sargeant,HR Manager, Tropical Wings Zoo, Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5QZ  or by email to humanresources@tropicalwings.co.uk

Closing date for applications 04/10/13

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Experienced Keeper/Presenter

Experienced Keeper/Presenter - Bird Section

Tropical Wings Zoo is currently looking to recruit a highly motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual with a passion for birds to join our dedicated team of animal care staff.

Ideal candidate will have:

• A passion and excitement for your chosen field with a keen drive to develop your career as a Zoo Keeper
• Previous experience in aviculture essential
• Completed an animal based qualification, preferably with some experience of working in a zoo environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and alone.
• The ability to be a confident communicator and experience of public speaking beneficial though not essential.

To apply:

Send CV and covering letter to: Sarah Sargeant,HR Manager, Tropical Wings Zoo, Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5QZ or by email to humanresources@tropicalwings.co.uk

Closing date for applications 22/3/13

 

 

 

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Tropical Wings Zoo is a small family run zoo in Essex who are striving to become the best small zoo in England.

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual with a passion for birds to lead our dedicated team of bird care staff. This position would ideally suit a dedicated aviculturist wishing to further their career. This position has a start date of September to November 2012.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 3 years’ relevant experience with a wide range of bird species including psittacines, raptors and softbills
• Practical knowledge and experience of artificial incubation and hand rearing of avian species
• Proven leadership ability
• A passion for and proven experience of animal / bird training along with first rate presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills and a ‘hands on’ approach to team building and staff development
• An interest in and the practical capability to improve exhibit design and development
• A knowledge and understanding of the conservation and education roles of zoos
• The passion and capability to move the bird collection forwards

Applicants without the relevant experience will not be considered.

To apply:

Send CV and covering letter to: HR Manager, Tropical Wings Zoo, Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5QZ or by email to humanresources@tropicalwings.co.uk

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