Team Leader - Mammals
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust / Jersey Zoo
South West Closing date for applications is: 9th Jun 2024| Contact: | Jess Davies ([email protected]) |
| Sector: | Animal Care |
| Type: | Paid |
| Contract type: | Full-time |
| Salary: | Negotiable |
The team leader of Mammals Central will be responsible for, but not limited to, the oversight of the animals including wild pigs, aardvark, meerkat, anteater, goats, small mammals and medium sized primates. The role is responsible for growing and developing the husbandry needs for the collection, maintaining appropriate facilities, and other mammal exhibits as part of the department. This role sits between the senior keepers and the curators and acts as the daily operational lead for the section. The role will manage a small team of keepers, providing guidance and training, managing appraisals and rotas as well as maintaining the highest levels of animal husbandry, research and guest interaction. You will have to work closely with the team leaders of mammals south and north and be prepared to learn the husbandry requirements for the entire mammal collection as well are working closely with our field conservation and knowledge teams.
Apply for this job:
Please visit our website www.durrell.org/get-involved/join-the-team/team-leader-mammals-central/ Please fill in the application form and send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] clearly stating the job you wish to apply for.
