Living Collection Supervisor – Avian Exhibits
Ref: LCS-AE(2021)SL
This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.
- Location
- WWT Slimbridge and Headquarters
- Department
- Living Collections, Operations
- Salary
- £24,044 per annum
- Position type
- Full Time
- Working pattern
- 37.5 hours per week working 5 days from 7 to include weekends and bank holidays
- Job advert
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WWT Slimbridge is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging supervisor to help support our Aviculture team as we take our next step forward. We are seeking an experienced candidate who can help connect the team, embrace change and play an active role in the delivery of our new collection plan.
Home to the 6 species of flamingo, one of the largest native species aviaries in the UK and a multitude of wonderful wildfowl, the successful candidate will be joining us at a very exciting time. You will supervise the Living Collection Team to a high standard, meeting the Zoo License requirements as set by the Secretary of State's Standards of Modern Zoo Practice. You will lead on ensuring that our visitors enjoy excellent experiences by engaging them with our exhibits.
You will have a wide range of experience in a variety of taxa, experience of supervising a high performing team, a drive to learn, communicate and succeed. In addition, you will have extensive experience in the care, feeding, husbandry, exhibition of birds and a solid grounding in animal behaviour. A driving license is essential.
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protect wetlands for wildlife and people. We conserve, restore and create wetlands. We are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world. At our 10 UK sites around a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature. We work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing a conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.
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 parking and secure bike storage areas
Cycle to work scheme
Free entry to all our centresClosing date: Sunday 7th November 2021
Interview date: Thursday 18th November 2021
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
- Job description
- LC_Supervisor_Avian_Exhibits_Vacancy_2021.pdf
- Closing Date
- 07/11/2021
This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.
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