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Zoo Manager

http://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/job-vacanciesJob Title: Zoo Manager

 

Status: Permanent, 37 hours Per Week

 

Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 21st April 2025

 

Assessment Centre: Wednesday 30th April 2025

 

Overview:

 

Reaseheath College is a forward-thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. Situated within the grounds of the College is the Reaseheath Mini Zoo and Animal Management Centre which is used by students and open to the public during school holidays and at weekends.

 

About the role

 

We are now looking for a dynamic and experienced Zoo Manager who can take responsibility for the Reaseheath Mini Zoo and support across the Animal Management Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to oversee the Zoo provision, staffing and resources whilst ensuring the Zoo is accessible to both student learners and the public during non-term time.

 

As well as managing the College Zoo provision, the Zoo Manager will play a fundamental part in developing the zoo education programme to support other members of staff across the Animal Management Centre to develop a high-quality curriculum for our student learners.

 

Key responsibilities:

• Accountable for the operational management of the Zoo provision, managing the Head Keeper.
• Work with the Curriculum Area Manager to develop the animal collection and Zoo resource.
• Manage and continuously enhance the Zoo visitor experience.
• Manage the Zoo maintenance worker and link with the estates teams to manage Zoo development projects.
• Work cohesively as part of the wider Animal Management team to ensure that the business priorities are met first and foremost.

 

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience in the animal industry, working directly with customers.
• Substantial experience of Zoo management.
• Demonstratable experience of effective management of staff and volunteers.
• Up to date knowledge of Zoo guidelines and legislation.
• Be available to work evenings, weekends and holiday periods as required.