Deputy Head of Carnivores

2 weeks ago


South East, United Kingdom BIAZA Full time

Wingham Wildlife Park
- South-East**Contact**:
**Sector**:

- Animal Care**Type**:

- Paid**Contract type**:

- Full-time**Salary**:

- £27,892.80 - £29,062.80/PAWingham Wildlife Park is a family run wildlife park with big emphasis on animal husbandry, conservation, education and safety for our animals, staff, and visitors.

We are looking for a like-minded “team player” who would develop and assist the Head of Carnivores in leading our carnivore team in caring for 16 species. This section includes species such as tigers, lions, jaguars, cheetahs, pumas, otters, binturong, clouded leopards, amur leopard, Eurasian lynx, arctic wolves, and the UK’s only Asiatic Black Bears.

**The role**:
Taking a hands-on approach to ensuring that animal care is conducted to the high standards we expect on a day-to-day basis. Supervising all aspects of animal husbandry, with duties including but not limited to.
- Managing all areas of animal husbandry within the carnivore department when the head of section is not present.
- Liaising with the head of section to ensure that diets are prepared and given out correctly.
- Assisting the head of carnivores and head of training with implementing training plans within the department.
- Ensuring correct medication is given to animals and liaising with the Head Keeper/Head of Carnivores any concerns.
- Ensuring enclosure security and reporting any concerns immediately
- Communicating with the Head Keeper any stock that needs ordering, including dry stock, fresh produce, and consumables.
- Assisting veterinary staff when required.

**In addition, you will also**:

- Report directly to the Head of Carnivores and Head Keeper.
- Train and help develop a team of up to 5 keepers under your supervision.
- Supervise apprentices, volunteers, work experience students and interns when on section, including during the interview process.
- Engage with visitors and conduct guest experiences.
- Develop and conduct keeper talks to the public and school groups.
- Ensure all paperwork is kept up to date and correctly filled in.
- Attend daily end of day meetings with the other senior keeping staff.

**What you need to be considered for the role**:

- A passion for all carnivore species.
- At least 3 years proven experience working with carnivores in a zoo setting.
- Experience managing a team of people.
- Be a team player with the ability to motivate your team whilst under pressure and time constraints.
- Excellent communication and observation skills.
- The ability to work outside in all weathers and lift loads of up to 20kg.

**Benefits**:

- Permanent Contract
- 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- In house training, plus access to an extensive training budget covering external workshops, conferences, symposia, and online courses.
- Free staff parking
- Free entrance to the zoo on your days off
- Uniform
- 30% staff food discount
- 40% staff drinks & snacks discount
- 20% animal experiences discount
- 10% gift shop discount

PAY - £27,892.80 - £29,062.80/PA


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