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Living Collection Supervisor- Ectotherms

Are you a fervent advocate for ectotherms with a wealth of experience in amphibian care? Do you aspire to nurture and expand a collection that captivates and educates?

If you’re brimming with enthusiasm for raising awareness about amphibians and their habitats, we want you!

Join Our Team as our Ectotherm Collection Supervisor at WWT Slimbridge!

At WWT Slimbridge, we’re proud to host the largest collection within our charity’s network, where we lead the way, bring life and inspire connection. We’re excited to offer a unique opportunity to lead our esteemed ectotherm collection at ‘Toad Hall’, a visitor favourite and a sanctuary for a diverse array of amphibians and fish, with flexible scope in the future to explore other ectotherm taxa. Currently we have a remarkable variety of Caudata species, a significant temperate collection, and extraordinary species like the Lake Titicaca frogs.

As the lead of our ectotherm collection, you’ll oversee our breeding facility dedicated to the preservation of several rare species. Your role is pivotal in conveying our message about the power of wetlands and engaging the public through the wonders of our ectotherms and there wetland habitats.

This is a full time permanent position working 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays.

About You

We’re seeking a dynamic individual who can:

• Provide exemplary care and ensure the highest welfare standards for our collection.
• Educate and inspire visitors about the critical role of ectotherms in their ecosystems.
• Lead and mentor a dedicated team of staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Collaborate effectively across various departments to achieve our mission.
• Innovate and drive progress by developing new exhibits and undertaking impactful projects that elevate both visitor experience and animal welfare.

Join us in our quest to advance conservation and create a lasting impact. Apply now to become our new Ectotherm Collection Supervisor at WWT Slimbridge and turn your passion into making a difference for wetlands. 

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.