Living Collections Manager
Ref: LCM(20)/MM
This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.
- Location
- WWT Martin Mere
- Department
- Living Collections, Reserve
- Salary
- £29,351 per annum with rent free, on-site, family accommodation provided.
- Position type
- Full Time
- Working pattern
- 37.5 Hours per week to be worked on a rota basis to include weekends, bank holidays and evenings in line with business requirements
- Job advert
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Exciting times are coming to Martin Mere, where we are planning considerable investment in redeveloping our zoological collection.
As a result, we are looking to recruit a creative individual, with avicultural, grounds and line management experience, to take responsibility for our already outstanding collection of wetland birds and mammals, to support our exciting development plans and to bring a team of keepers along for the ride.
The successful candidate will ensure that their team performs at the highest level, be instrumental in improving animal husbandry, build strong working relationships with other departments and contribute to developing new exhibits.
You will be educated to A level standard, or equivalent, with previous animal husbandry experience, in particular, aviculture. Previous people management experience is essential, as are excellent communication skills. Experience of the design and development of exhibits and horticultural management are desirable.
Other duties will include public engagement and keeping the grounds to a high standard of presentation.
You will also be part of the duty management team and there is the option of a rent-free, on-site cottage, overlooking Martin Mere, in return for providing some out of hours emergency cover.
In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service
- Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
- Life assurance
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free entry to all our centresInterview Date: Wednesday 1st April
- Job description
- Living_Collections_Manager_Vacancy_2020.pdf
- Closing Date
- 22/03/2020
This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.
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