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Animal Management Centre (AMC) & Zoo Education Officer

Provide outstanding educational animal experiences to members of the public through the provision of encounters, zoo days, academies, zoo keeper for the day and other seasonal events.

Main Duties

1. Initiate, plan and deliver new and existing education focused commercial activities using both the zoo and livestock areas.

2. Meet financial targets as set by the Land based Commercial Manager.

3. Build strong, long term and productive relationships with schools, education sector organisations and industry partners.

4. Share an enthusiasm and passion for educating the public about animal conservation & sustainability.

1 Support Learning

1.1 Work with the curriculum team to organise and deliver animal management focused student taster days / college insight sessions.

1.2 Coordinate and manage a student education team of L3 year 2 learners to run zoo days and events as part of their yearly curriculum.

1.3 Provide practical demonstration and instruction within a learning environment as required.

1.4 Prepare equipment, materials and practical learning environments for lessons, workshops and encounters.

1.5 Participate in parents’ evenings, recruitment, trade events, conferences, open days and other marketing events as appropriate.

1.6 Work with the AMC team to meet the specifications and pass inspection visits for the council licence inspections, BIAZA and other memberships.

2 Provide a Safe Environment

2.1 Maintain safe working practices within the practical learning area, completing risk assessments where appropriate.

2.2 Produce all encounter, experience day and commercial activity related risk assessments and policies.

2.3 Ensure the AMC & Zoo areas, reception and facilities are kept clean and tidy.

3. General Duties

3.1 Design and deliver school activities that meet the national curriculum requirements.

3.2 Design and run BIAZA, ABWAK and other industry focused workshops that meet the AMC’s aim and objectives of sharing best practice.

3.3 Manage the AMC’s social media resources, website and fully utilise these as a marketing tool to share knowledge, best practice and advertise our events and resources.

3.4 Work closely with other college departments to maximise marketing and visibility by our target audience.

3.5 Maintain an organised and professional record system for public and school bookings, including collecting feedback.

3.6 Contribute towards the production of marketing and encounter materials i.e. leaflets, certificates, signage etc.

3.7 Carry out guided tours and additional presentations/workshops where required.

3.8 Work with the Land Based Commercial Manager to Strengthen partnerships and develop new opportunities to enhance our commercial offerings and engage new audiences.

3.9 Develop knowledge on the species housed in the Animal Management Centre so as to aid the delivery of encounters and experience sessions.

3.10 Support student groups and help care for and train the animals if or when needed.

3.11 Prepare the AMC prior to and after events. This may include cleaning facilities and moving equipment.

3.14 Any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility within the Group.

 

NOTE June 2024 This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For further details on our policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found here.