Reptile Section Team Lead: Welfare & Education

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); Greater London; In loco; GBP 33.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Colchester Zoological Society is seeking an experienced Team Leader for the Reptile section at Colchester Zoo. The role focuses on advancing husbandry standards and leading staff within a mixed taxa area, encompassing reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

The successful candidate will mentor team members, develop safe protocols, and deliver engaging educational content to visitors and college groups, while representing the zoo at external conferences.

Competenze

• 7+ years' experience in a zoological collection.
• Experience supervising staff and managing risk in a zoo environment.
• Diploma in the Management of Zoo Animals and Aquaria or equivalent.

Mansioni

• Lead the Reptile section and drive husbandry and welfare standards.
• Mentor, motivate and manage section staff.
• Produce safe working protocols, risk assessments and practices.
• Deliver enclosure encounters and educational husbandry content to visitors and students.
• Represent Colchester Zoo at external conferences when appropriate.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Animal husbandry

Formazione

Diploma in Zoo Animal Management

Descrizione del lavoro

Colchester Zoological Society is seeking an experienced Team Leader for the Reptile section at Colchester Zoo. The role focuses on advancing husbandry standards and leading staff within a mixed taxa area, encompassing reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

The successful candidate will mentor team members, develop safe protocols, and deliver engaging educational content to visitors and college groups, while representing the zoo at external conferences.