Conservation and Education Professional

4 days ago


Hull, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Association of British and Irish Wild Animal Keepers Full time

As the Assistant Curator of Birds, Herptiles and Invertebrates, you will play a key role in driving conservation impact and shaping the future of our animal species plan. You will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team of keepers, providing excellent leadership and management, and ensuring continued improvement of standards of animal care.

About Twycross Zoo:

Twycross Zoo is an award-winning conservation and science-led zoo in the heart of England. We have a strong commitment to our award-winning education program, aiming to increase the level of awareness, knowledge, and understanding of visitors about our animals. We aim to inspire visitors to support biodiversity conservation in any way they can.

This is an exciting time to join Twycross Zoo following £20m grant funding to develop the National Science and Conservation Centre (NSCC) on the Twycross Zoo site. The NSCC will support vital work around species conservation, bringing together experts in conservation science and training the next generation of conservationists, while offering researchers from around the world the opportunity to study the four great apes and other endangered species in naturalistic complex environments.

Requirements:
  • Obtained at least a BSc (or equivalent experience) in an animal or conservation-related subject.
  • Achieved the DMZAA (or equivalent) qualification.
  • Breadth of specialist knowledge of the modern practices for the keeping of the relevant taxa, with extensive knowledge in either bird or herptile management in zoos, if not both.
  • Up-to-date best practice knowledge for species management and be highly motivated in the delivery of these high standards.
  • Proven ability in efficiently managing large and complex teams, able to demonstrate extensive experience in how to lead and inspire a wide variety of people with a flexible and calm working style.
  • High level of knowledge with regards to breeding program management and the wider role of modern zoos in species and habitat conservation, with a good understanding of species planning.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize work; producing high-quality work in an efficient and timely manner.
  • IT competence in Microsoft Office and ZIMS.


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