Wildlife Curator

Wildlife Curator

At the Association of British and Irish Wild Animal Keepers, we are seeking a skilled Wildlife Curator to join our team. As a Wildlife Curator, you will be responsible for the care and management of our diverse collection of waterfowl, Chilean flamingos, and Asian short-clawed otters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Collection Manager in achieving the highest standards of animal husbandry and welfare.
• Work with the collection team to maintain and improve our exhibits showcasing the spectacular variety of wetland wildlife.
• Deliver high-quality talks and events, sharing your knowledge of conservation with people of all ages.

Requirements:

• Previous animal husbandry experience.
• Ability to assist in the maintenance of the collection exhibits and infrastructure on site.

What We Offer:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after 5 years' service.
• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 7% (conditions apply).
• Life assurance providing 3 times annual salary.
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and wellbeing.

The Association of British and Irish Wild Animal Keepers is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people. We conserve, restore, and create wetlands, and we are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world. At our 10 UK sites, around a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature. We work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.