Head of Wildlife Rescue Centre Operations

Tanqeeb; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Manager – Wildlife Rescue Centre to lead daily operations, ensure safe, humane wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, quarantine, and release activities, and uphold high standards of husbandry and biosecurity.

You will supervise staff, coordinate emergency responses, maintain facilities, and drive staff training and welfare assessments, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all centre operations.

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory or management experience in zoological/wildlife settings.
• Experience working with potentially dangerous, protected, or exotic wildlife.
• Demonstrated experience implementing safe zoological operating practices.
• Proven ability to lead animal care teams and operational staff.
• Experience in developing SOPs, training programs, and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Wildlife Rescue Centre, ensuring safe and professional care.
• Coordinate wildlife intake, rescue responses, transfers, releases, and rehabilitation activities.
• Oversee staff scheduling, training, and performance development.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and conduct routine safety inspections.
• Manage facility maintenance, biosecurity, and documentation across the centre.

Skills

Supervisory/management experience

Experience with potentially dangerous/

Safe zoological operating practices

Experience managing animal care teams

Experience with exotic wildlife

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology / Wildlife Management

Advanced qualifications in wildlife management

Job description

Miral Experiences in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Manager – Wildlife Rescue Centre to lead daily operations, ensure safe, humane wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, quarantine, and release activities, and uphold high standards of husbandry and biosecurity.

You will supervise staff, coordinate emergency responses, maintain facilities, and drive staff training and welfare assessments, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all centre operations.