SENIOR ELEPHANT KEEPER

SENIOR ELEPHANT KEEPER
£23,199 pa, inclusive of allowances
Based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire

A vacancy has arisen for a senior elephant keeper at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. This is an exciting opportunity to join our innovative and dynamic elephant team in the management of our breeding herd of Asian elephants. Primarily free contact the Elephants are given daily walks around our 600 acre site as well as providing public education demonstrations.  ZSL has and continues to contribute to research and AI projects.

If you are currently an Elephant Keeper and would like to join ZSL’s world class Elephant team and you match the following requirements:

• A proven track record of working with Elephants and familiar with all aspects of elephant management.  
• Have attained the DMZAA in the Management of Zoo Animals or equivalent, or be prepared to undertake the 3 year Animal Management Course.
• Have good communication skills, enthusiasm and an outgoing and friendly personality in order to communicate with visitors on a one-to-one basis and in front of a large audience. 
• Be flexible both in approach to work and working hours.
• Be totally reliable, and be able to work effectively within a well disciplined team
• Have a full driving licence

Please apply by sending a full CV including a covering letter detailing your suitability for the above position to: Human Resources Department, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Nr Dunstable. Beds LU6 2LF or email WZHR@zsl.org

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Learning Manager

Learning Manager - based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

£28,028 pa

ZSL is recruiting for a Learning Manager within its Discovery and Learning department at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

ZSL is an international conservation, scientific and education charity.  The ZSL Learning Manager will contribute to the achievement of ZSL’s Discovery and Learning mission “to provide positive learning experiences associated with the natural world that inspire lifelong learning in, support for animals, their habitats and conservation” ZSL’s Discovery and Learning strategy covers formal learning provision, CEPA (Communication, Education and Public Awareness) in ZSL’s conservation programmes, arts and culture, evaluation and visitor studies.

The Learning Manager’s main remit will be managing the Discovery and Learning provision at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. This includes both managing and some delivery of the schools programme, self-guided and practical programmes such as ZSL Zoo Academy. The postholder is required to communicate and collaborate closely with the Discovery and Learning team at ZSL London Zoo.

The Learning Manager will oversee budget details and ensure that ZSL school attendance and financial targets are met. They will manage standards and evaluation of the sessions and ensure that the mission goals of ZSL are achieved. The post holder will contribute to the development of the wider D&L strategy and will be required to input into ZSL’s arts and culture programme, evaluation, visitor studies and ZSL’s CEPA work as required.

Please click onto the following link for the job description: http://www.zsl.org/about-us/jobs/

Applications by CV and covering letter to the HR Department at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo by email to wzhr@zsl.org

Closing date for the receipt of applications:  Thursday 23 August 2013

Interviews will be held on Monday 2 September 2013

Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity: our key role is the conservation of animals and their habitats. The Society runs ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, carries out scientific research at the Institute of Zoology and is actively involved in field conservation overseas. For further information please visitwww.zsl.org. 
Registered Charity Number 208728

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Discovery and Learning Officer

Discovery and Learning Officer - based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Fixed-Term Contract

£24,294 pa pro-rata

We are looking to recruit a Discovery and Learning Officer initially for a one year contract, this post has 2 days guaranteed per week. However in line with business needs, this could rise to 5 days per week during our busy seasonal periods. The post is located within the Discovery and Learning department at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, but will also link to, and work at the Discovery and Learning department at ZSL London Zoo

The Discovery and Learning (D&L) Officer will play a key role in delivering ZSL’s learning strategy and in doing so achieve the Society’s mission to raise awareness and inform visitors and other audiences about animals, their habitats and associated conservation issues. The D&L Officer will achieve this through the development and delivery of a range of learning programmes and events, for a variety of audiences, the principal ones being schools, but also includes FE, HE, adult learners, teachers and education professionals. There will be additional project work which will link into all aspects of the D&L strategy including carrying out evaluation and visitor studies, assisting to develop ZSL Arts and Culture programmes and actively contributing to ZSL’s CEPA (Communication, Education and Public awareness) projects, which link to ZSL Conservation Programmes

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience working with children of a variety of ages and abilities
• Proven experience delivering learning programmes in either a formal or informal environment
• Recognised excellence in presenting public talks/shows/events to a range of different audiences
• Experience of delivering practical programmes in an outdoor environment
• Demonstrable knowledge of working in a zoo or animal related environment
• Acknowledged excellence in communicating conservation and environmental messages to a wide range of audiences
• Experience of conducting conservation field work (either biological or social research)
• Knowledgeable of the work of ZSL, BIAZA, EAZA and the wider zoo community
• Recognised experience in learning new skills and information within a strict time limit e.g. performance skills, handling different animals, working with different colleagues and departments
• Documented ability in producing creative, innovative and dynamic ideas and outputs for a range of difference scenarios and projects.

Please click onto the following link for the job description: http://www.zsl.org/about-us/jobs/

Applications by CV and covering letter to the HR Department at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo by email to wzhr@zsl.org

Closing date for the receipt of applications:  Thursday 23 August 2013

Interviews will be held on Monday 2 September 2013

Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity: our key role is the conservation of animals and their habitats. The Society runs ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, carries out scientific research at the Institute of Zoology and is actively involved in field conservation overseas. For further information please visitwww.zsl.org. 
Registered Charity Number 208728

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SENIOR KEEPER

SENIOR KEEPER
£23,199 pa, inclusive of allowances
Based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire

A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Keeper based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of our mammal teams looking after rhino, carnivores and large hoof-stock.

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven track record of working with exotic animals with extensive knowledge of husbandry and enrichment.
• Ideally worked with rhino, large hoof-stock and carnivores
• Supervised and developed staff.  
• Attained the DMZAA in the Management of Zoo Animals or equivalent.
• Good communication skills, enthusiasm, dedication and an outgoing and friendly personality.
• A presentable appearance and a flexible approach to work and colleagues. 
• A full driving licence.

The post involves weekend and bank holiday working on a roster basis.

In return we offer, Stakeholder Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Child Care voucher scheme.

To apply, please send a full CV including a covering letter detailing your suitability for the above position to: Human Resources Department, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Nr Dunstable. Beds LU6 2LF or email hr@zsl.org

Closing date for applications is:  Friday 23 August 2013

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BIRD TRAINER

 

BIRD TRAINER

 £15307 - £20169

Based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire

 

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is currently looking for a trainer/presenter for its dynamic and high-profile, natural behaviour displays.  Working with a diverse range of species, ranging from Eagles, Owls, Buzzards and Falcons to Macaws, Amazons and toucan; the successful applicant will work with all aspects of the care, enrichment, training and presentation of the animals used in the displays.  

 

The ideal candidate will have a proven record of flying and training a range of birds of prey, experience of working with trained non-domestic animals, and an appropriate animal management qualification eg ANCMZA or DMZAA.   Good communication skills, enthusiasm and self- motivation are essential.  Preference will be given to those with experience of speaking in public.  You must be presentable in appearance, flexible in your approach, totally reliable, and be able to work effectively both within a team and on your own when the need arises.  You will also need a full driving licence.

 

To apply, please send a full CV including a covering letter detailing your suitability for the above position to: Human Resources Department, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Nr Dunstable. Beds LU6 2LF or email wzhr@zsl.org 

 

Closing date for applications is:  Monday 18th March 2013

 

 

 

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Keeper for a Day

Our amazing Keeper for a Day experience gives participants a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with some of ZSL’s most popular animals and also offers a unique insight into the day-to-day life of our keepers and their charges.  Keeper hosts will be responsible for up to 5 participants.  This popular experience is going from strength to strength and it runs 5-day a week (Monday to Friday) between April-October.   www.zslorg/k4d

 

Part-time Keeper host needed

We are looking to recruit an experienced keeper to host this popular experience. We are interested in hearing from experienced keepers looking for 1 or 2 days per week. Applicants should be available to start work from mid March.

 

As a host you will need to welcome and engage with guests, and create a safe, relaxed and enjoyable environment. As a Keeper host you will be responsible for co-ordinating and overseeing any activities involving behind the scenes / animals.

 

You will have:            

 

·         Proven relevant experience as a Qualified/Senior Keeper or equivalent, a degree in a relevant biological subject, the City of Guilds Diploma in Zoo Animal Management or equivalent

·         Ability to work as a member of a team and go that extra mile

·         Guest empathy

·         Proven supervisory and interpersonal skills

·         Clear and effective oral and written communication skills

·         Good computer skills

·         Full, clean driving licence

 

It is essential that the Keeper is willing to become a trained first aider.

 

If you would like to know more about this exciting new positions and wish to apply; send your CV with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the position to HR department, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Nr Dunstable, Beds.  LU6 2LF or email wzhr@zsl.org

 

Closing date for all applications: Monday 4 March 2013

 

 

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Seasonal Presenters

Seasonal Presenters

£8.97 per hour, inclusive of allowance

Various daytime or evening shifts available

At ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, we receive hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, many of whom are families, children and school groups. We are looking for Presenters to enthrall, engage and interact with our key audiences through our fantastic range of daily live events and through hosting the popular new Lookout Lodge camping experience.

We are passionate about our animals and you will have a talent for inspiring that same passion in our visitors. You will use your advanced communications skills to engage visitors in one-to-one discussions, lead groups in interactive workshops and tours, or perform to large audiences of all ages.

We understand that our visitors can be as varied as the amazing animals we have at ZSL and our Presenters are just as confident interacting with our youngest first time visitors as with our lifetime supporters. Your days will be spent helping visitors get the most out of our exhibits, by leading and presenting a range of public events to inspire, entertain and educate our audiences about the varied work of the ZSL.

You will receive full support to learn new material and develop your presenting style. Experience of working with children is essential, ideally in an informal learning context. A full driving licence and first aid qualification are desirable.

Part time shifts available for either daytime or evening work. You must be available to start in March with contracts ending in late September or late October. Applicants will need to be flexible as weekend working is required.

Please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your suitability to: HR Department, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2LF or email wzhr@zsl.org

Closing date for applications: Sunday 17^th February

Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 26^th February

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