Living Collections Supervisor - Ectotherm
Ref: LCS(E)(22)/SL
This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.
- Location
- WWT Slimbridge and Headquarters
- Department
- Living Collections
- 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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An exciting opportunity has arisen at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre to oversee our renowned Toad Hall and amphibian collection. Home to a large and diverse collection of amphibians, Toad Hall is a highlight for Slimbridge visitors. It is one of the largest amphibian collections in the UK and includes some unusual captive species such as Lake Titikaka frogs and Javan horned frogs. Behind the scenes, the collection has a well-maintained breeding facility where several rare species have been bred including some exciting firsts in captive amphibian management such as sword tailed newts.
This is an exciting time to join the presentations team ahead of the completion of our Living Collection Plan later this year, which includes plans to diversify the ectotherm collection.
The successful candidate will work alongside our Deputy Living Collections Manager for Animal Presentations, maintaining and developing this unique and exciting collection. They will be passionate about educating the public on the plight of amphibians and wetland habitats.
In return for your hard work 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
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free entry to all our centres
Closing date: 6th March 2022
Interview date: 15th March 2022
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410
- Job description
- Living_Collections_Supervisor_Ectotherm_February_2022.pdf
- Closing Date
- 06/03/2022
This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.
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