Aviculture Team Leader

Birdworld vacancy: Aviculture Team Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Aviculture Team at Birdworld Bird Park and Gardens, comprising Birdworld, Underwater World and the Jenny Wren Farm, in Farnham, Surrey.

The Aviculture team is responsible for the daily care of the main bird collection, comprising close to 200 species. We are looking for an able bird keeper with proven practical skills and a hands on approach.  You will lead a team of dedicated bird keepers and work closely with other teams as well as with the curator to ensure high standards of animal care and public display are met at all times.

Required:

• Motivated individual who can lead a team effectively and communicate well with colleagues
• Experience of artificial incubation and hand rearing of a variety of species
• Experience in delivery of medications (injections, oral and via food)
• Basic skills associated with enclosure maintenance
• Some experience in developing and maintaining planting within enclosures for both husbandry and visitor needs
• Be comfortable in giving public keeper talks
• Excellent written English
• Understand the importance of good records and accurate reporting
• Ability to help to develop team members through training and assessment of skills
• Full clean driving license
• Passion for Birds

Preferred:

• Tertiary qualification in a biological science / Animal Management
• Use of ZIMS

  

Applications should include an up to date CV and covering letter to be sent to:  Recruitment, Human Resources Department,

Denys E. Head Limited, Holt Pound, Nr Farnham, United Kingdom, GU10 4LD

Closing date for applications is: Friday 27^thSeptember 2013 and applicants should ideally be available for interview between 7^th and 18^th October 2013.

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Teamleader Quarantine exotic mammals m/f

AAP – Cluster Rescue an Rehabilitation

The work and ideals of AAP is to improve, in a professional manner, the welfare of abused or neglected primates and small- to medium-sized exotic mammals from all over Europe.  This is achieved by providing shelter to animals from the illegal trade, circuses, animal-testing laboratories or private individuals. For most animals we find suitable homes worldwide in reserves, zoos or in our own permanent shelter in the south of Spain.

AAP is also actively and strategically involved in animal welfare issues by influencing both Dutch and European policy- and decision-makers in this field and working together with professional groups at home and abroad. Furthermore, AAP is an international authoritative knowledge centre.

We employ about 70 paid staff and more than 100 volunteers. AAP is situated in the middle of a green area  near Almere.  There is nowhere else you would directly see the result of your efforts – each animal taken into our care makes a recovery. AAP distinguishes itself by having an enormous passion and a professional, open culture. Our core values, accessibility, dedication and  inventiveness form important guidelines.

For the cluster Rescue and Rehabilitation, for the Quarantine, we are looking for  an enthusiastic

Teamleader Quarantine exotic mammals m/f

(36 Hours per week)

Your function
In this remarkably fascinating position, you are responsible for the organization of this unique department. You will be working directly with and for the animals, but you will mainly be responsible for managing and inspiring a team of 4-6 experienced animal caretakers. You will be working together with an assistant teamleader and a team of behavioral and veterinary specialists.  

Requirements

• Affinity for the goals and work area of AAP
• At least a Vocational Education Animal care
• You can work and think at MBO+level
• You have at least 4 years of relevant working experience
• You have at least one year experience in primate husbandry
• You have ample experience in managing people.
• You have excellent coaching skills and you are a natural born leader
• You have strong communication skills and you are persuasive
• You are enthusiastic and innovative. 
• You are immune to stress, are diplomatic and capable of motivating people
• You are capable of working and managing your team according to strict protocols
• You are flexible, professional, organized and practical
• You are willing to work during weekends
• You are willing and capable of doing physically demanding work.
• Your Dutch and English oral and written skills are excellent.
• You are capable of working with the relevant computer programs (ZIMS, Word, Outlook, Excel etc.)

Our offer
We offer a job with a large amount of personal responsibility in an open, international, professional organization . Your starting salary depends on your relevant working experience and will be between € 1.841 and €  2.293 (brut, based on 36 hours ), with the possibility of annual growth.

Want to know more or apply directly?
For more information, please contact Eva Schippers, Head of cluster Rescue and Rehabilitation, tel. nr. (036) 523 87 87. Check our site for more information: www.aap.nl.
Send your letter of application and Resumé before 24 August this year, mentioning number
2013-06-ORTLQ preferably by e-mail, to: werken.bij@aap.nl or by mail to: Stichting AAP, Kemphaanpad 1 Postbus 50313, 1305 AH Almere, at the attention of Elly Koppers, Coordinator Human Resources.

Carrying out a practical assignment will be part of the application process.

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Team Leaders - Animal Keepers

 

 

TEAM LEADER x 2

 

Opened in 1971 Knowsley Safari Park is one of the biggest and best safari parks in the UK.  Knowsley Safari Park now has a five mile safari drive with lions, tiger, white rhino and our infamous troop of olive baboons. The park also has a large walkaround area offering close up views of elephants, giraffe, meerkats otters and many more animals. 

 

We are currently looking for 2 Team Leader.  One of which will be working on a section which includes predominantly carnivores and hoofstock and the other section working predominantly with rhino and baboon. 

 

We are looking for someone with a hands on approach to animal management with the ability to lead, mentor, train and develop a team of Animal Keepers.  The overall purpose of the role will be to successfully ensure the highest standard of husbandry, welfare and exhibitory on a daily basis, whilst fostering excellent team work.

 

Substantial experience within the field as well as a sound working knowledge of the relevant species is essential.  The successful candidate will have significant knowledge and experience of working with a variety of species.  Candidates should have a good level of education, be computer literate and a driving licence is essential.  A firearms license is desirable.

 

This is a full time, permanent position (average 40 hour working week) which will include bank holidays and weekends, although there is a rota providing one in every three weekends off work.  The position comes with a salary of between £20,100 and £22,920 depending upon suitability and experience as well as 23 days holidays each year plus 8 days in lieu of bank holidays, a generous pension scheme and Childcare Vouchers.  Continuous professional development is encouraged and the Company will provide the tools for the successful candidate to do this.  

 

For further information and for a full job description and person specification, please visit our website: http://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/vacancies/

 

Please submit all applications in writing with a CV and covering letter outlining how you feel you meet the criteria contained within the person specification by post or email to:

 

Recruitment Department

c/o The Animal Office

Knowsley Safari Park

Prescot L34 4AN

 

animaljobs@knowsley.com

 

Previous applicants need not apply

 

Closing date:     Sun 3 Feb 13

Interviews:         19 & 20 Feb 13

 

Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants.  Therefore, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful if you have not heard from us before 15 February 2013.

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Elephant Team Leader

Animal Department: Elephant Team Leader

 

Deadline: Monday 21st January 2013.

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm is looking to appoint an Elephant Team Leader for our new Elephant Eden facility.

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm’s 20 acre Elephant Eden is set to be a flagship elephant exhibit and one of the largest in Europe. It will operate a Protective Contact system with cows and bulls and this will be managed by optimising the numerous training walls and doors incorporated into the design of the building.

The aims of Noah's Ark Zoo Farm’s Elephant Eden are:

•To house a breeding herd of elephants in a state-of-the-art environment with enough space and freedom to provide the highest levels of stimulation, enrichment and comfort 24 hours a day.
•To facilitate advances in elephant management and welfare in captivity.
•Contribute to the captive breeding population of elephants.
•Provide an invaluable, exciting educational opportunity for the visiting guests to the zoo.
•To be as eco-friendly as possible by harvesting water and relying on renewable energy sources such as solar panels and biomass heating.

Candidates must have 5 years practical experience in elephant husbandry/management a proportion of this must have been operating within a Protective Contact system. We also expect candidates to have a qualification or degree relevant to zoo keeping or animal management.

The successful candidate will work under direction of the zoo Curator and lead a team of elephant keepers, in all aspects of elephant husbandry. They will be designing and running the enrichment and training programs and involved in writing and delivering elephant management policies. They will also be responsible for the running of the elephant house and working with other zoo teams in maintenance of enclosures.
The elephant team leader will work with other staff to present Noah’s Ark with the professional, visitor-focused attitude we expect from all our employees. Candidates must be able to provide evidence of good leadership, communication and organisational skills. As elephant team leader, you’ll also need to contribute to the development and training of other elephant keeping staff.

Successful canditates will be required to have a CRB check and have a full UK driving licence.

The working week will be 5 days a week, 8am until 5pm including weekends and bank holidays on rota. With 4 weeks annual leave + bank holidays in lieu.

Applicants should be happy to work within the Christian ethos of the zoo.

Applications should include: Current CV (include details of practical experience & academic qualification) 2 relevant references with contact details for the referees and a covering letter no longer than 1 side of A4.

The covering letter should include:

•A summary of relevant experience
•Why do you think you are the right person for the position?
•Why you want to work at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm’s Elephant Eden?
•What you think you will bring to the team.
•Contact details, including an email address.

Interested parties should send CVs and a covering letters by post to Chris Wilkinson, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1PG.

All applications should be received by Monday 21st January 2013. Salary competitive within industry.

More info available here http://www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk/pages/about/jobs/employed.php

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Team Leader – Primates & Small Mammals

Team Leader – Primates & Small Mammals

Marwell Wildlife is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and other natural resources. Our 140 acre zoological park in the heart of Hampshire is home to over 170 exotic and charismatic species in beautiful landscaped surroundings.

An opportunity has arisen to join our Animal department as a Team Leader of the Primates & Small Mammals section.

The role is responsible for coordinating & supervising daily operations of their team, under the direction of the Collection Manager.

The successful candidate must have an extensive knowledge and wide-ranging experience of exotic animal management, with specialist taxonomic knowledge & experience in the above field.

Excellent communication, organisational and people management skills are essential.

Candidates must hold a minimum Level 3 ANC / DMZAA or equivalent qualification in animal management or biological sciences.

Please visit our website, www.marwell.org.uk  for full details and our electronic application form. This application form must be completed for you to be considered for this role.


Closing Date: 21st September 2013

Interviews: Week Commencing 1st October 2012


Successful applicants for vacancies with Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a Criminal Records Bureau check as a condition of employment.


Registered charity number 275433. marwell.org.uk

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Team Leader – Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates

Team Leader – Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates

Marwell Wildlife is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and other natural resources. Our 140 acre zoological park in the heart of Hampshire is home to over 170 exotic and charismatic species in beautiful landscaped surroundings.

An opportunity has arisen to join our Animal department as a Team Leader of the Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates section.

The role is responsible for coordinating & supervising daily operations of their team, under the direction of the Collection Manager.

The successful candidate must have an extensive knowledge and wide-ranging experience of exotic animal management, with specialist taxonomic knowledge & experience in the above field.

Excellent communication, organisational and people management skills are essential.

Candidates must hold a minimum Level 3 ANC / DMZAA or equivalent qualification in animal management or biological sciences.

Please visit our website, marwell.org.uk for full details and our electronic application form. This application form must be completed for you to be considered for this role.

Closing Date: 1^st July 2012

Interview Date: Week Commencing 16^th July 2012  

Successful applicants for vacancies with Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a Criminal Records Bureau check as a condition of employment.

 Registered charity number 275433. marwell.org.uk

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