Senior Bird Team Member/Bird Team Member

BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums is seeking a Senior Bird Team Member to join the Hawk Conservancy Trust. This role involves ensuring exemplary care for birds of prey while delivering exceptional educational experiences to visitors. The successful candidate will contribute to conservation efforts and promote the Trust's mission, all within a respected organization known for its commitment to wildlife welfare.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of bird welfare and visitor experience.
• Provide educational experiences for visitors.
• Assist the bird staff team to ensure smooth operations.

Job description

• Senior Bird Team Member/Bird Team Member

Senior Bird Team Member/Bird Team Member

Hawk Conservancy Trust

Hawk Conservancy Trust

South East Closing date for applications is: 30th Jun 2025

Are you experienced at working with birds of prey and looking to advance your career? This might just be the role for you. If you are talented and dedicated, and open to learning the latest approaches to welfare and training, then we can offer you a role with our world-class team of bird staff and the opportunity to contribute to the success of this internationally renowned conservation charity and highly rated visitor attraction.

Your role will be to ensure the high standards of the Trust’s bird welfare and visitor experience is sustained. You will work as a valued member of the team and, in collaboration with staff across the organisation, ensure the smooth running of our visitor attraction.

Overall objectives for the role are:

• To provide thrilling educational experiences for our visitors and guests as part of the Hawk Conservancy Trust visitor centre. Maintain and further develop the Trust’s reputation for its exceptional displays, passion and enthusiasm, as reflected in the superb customer ratings and feedback
• To contribute to and assist the Hawk Conservancy Trust’s bird staff team, ensuring that operations run smoothly, and our birds are cared for to the highest standards
• To promote and support the conservation mission of the Trust and its aims of being a leading UK attraction
• To increase awareness of the Hawk Conservancy Trust’s conservation work, events, products and function capabilities

Submit a CV and covering letter stating which role you are applying for to [e-mail] or by post to Hawk Conservancy Trust, Sarson Lane, Weyhill, Andover, Hants SP11 8DY

Closing date: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis

Please Note:

• The position is subject to DBS and reference checks.
• Due to the location it is important to have your own transport

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