Animal Ranger (Primates Section)

Yorkshire Wildlife Park Ltd.; York; Presencial; GBP 30 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Yorkshire Wildlife Park in York is seeking a Senior Animal Ranger to join our Primates section. You will lead day-to-day animal care, ensure safety and welfare, and collaborate with the Section Head and Deputy to maintain high standards.

The role requires a Diploma in DMZAA or a degree in animal/conservation subjects, strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to mentor junior staff. You will contribute to enrichment, training, and delivering an exemplary guest experience.

Qualificações

• Diploma DMZAA or degree in animal/conservation subjects.
• Experience leading a team and mentoring staff.
• Strong communication with managers, staff and the public.
• Excellent time management and organisation.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure safety and emergency procedures are followed.
• Meet nutritional requirements and follow dietary instructions.
• Monitor animals for illness or distress and report concerns.
• Maintain welfare including enrichment and training programmes.
• Oversee the section in absence of Section Head.
• Provide an exemplary guest experience in your areas.
• Lead and mentor the team to maintain a motivating culture.
• Demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Possess strong leadership and communication across staff and public.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Public interaction

Formação académica

DMZAA or degree in animal/conservation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Ensure that safety and emergency procedures are always followed.
• Ensure that all nutritional requirements are met and adhere to defined dietary instructions.
• Monitor all animals for signs of illness, injury or distress and promptly report any concerns to the Section Head or Deputy Section Head. Administer medications as instructed.
• Maintain and advance animal welfare including the design and implementation of enrichment and training programmes for animals on the section.
• Oversee the section in the absence of the Section Head and Deputy Section Head.
• Ensure an exemplary experience for all guests entering your areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for maintaining a motivating, supportive and professional culture and working environment within the team.

  We are currently looking for a Senior Animal Ranger to join our dynamic and energetic animal department with position available in our Primates section. The successful candidate will have a positive, 'can do' attitude and demonstrate a consistently proactive and flexible approach to work.

• It is essential for candidates to possess a Diploma in the Management of Zoo or Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) or degree level qualification in an animal/ conservation subject area.,
• Relevant qualification (see "Person Specification").
• Ability to lead a team when required and provide mentorship to junior staff.
• Strong communications skills adapted to the needs of managers, colleagues and members of the public.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm.
• Must be confident working as part of a team or on your own, along with providing leadership to the team when required.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide resolutions.

  Since its opening in 2009, Yorkshire Wildlife Park has evolved to become the UK's number 1 on-foot safari. We feature walkthrough exhibits that take the guest directly into the world of the animals. A dynamic centre for conservation and welfare, the park currently has around 475 animals across more than 60 different species. We aim to provide a quality, value for money experience that excites and inspires our guests.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park's £50 million expansion has seen a 150-acre expansion of the existing site. This includes new animal reserves, lakes and landscaping and along with The Yorkshire Hive that has retail, restaurants and a destination hotel.