ZSL - Whipsnade Zoo
East Midlands
Closing date for applications is: 17th Mar 2024
The Ectotherms Lead will supervise the animal team on day-to-day operations and act as the local authority on an assigned area(s) of responsibility. To report and work closely with the Section manager and Team leader of ectotherms to ensure the smooth running of the section.
Key responsibilities:
1. Supervising the Animal Team on a daily basis and be rostered into the day-to-day operation of the team.
2. Maintaining the highest standards of animal care and animal management, reporting, and advising on the health and welfare of the animals within the respective section.
3. Monitoring the daily operation of the section to ensure all agreed standards and procedures are followed.
4. Undertaking daily supervision of zookeepers, apprentices, seasonal staff, and volunteers in line with standards and protocols, sharing knowledge, mentoring, and training colleagues.
5. Ensuring that the policy for equality and diversity is adhered to and promoted in all aspects of the post holder’s work.
ABOUT YOU
1. Thorough experience of working with a variety of species within a Zoo environment.
2. Experience in people management in an operational setting, with an emphasis on mentorship, development, recruitment planning, day-to-day management, performance management and staff scheduling.
3. Ability to demonstrate initiative and a pro-active approach to completing tasks beneficial to the section/department.
4. Ability to think sustainably and maximise productivity and efficiency.
5. Be responsible for own time management to reconcile the demands of the job with those of general Zoo Keeping.
6. Ability to clearly give and follow instructions on tasks.
7. This role has significant physical demands and involves long periods of standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, etc.
8. The ZSL Zoos operate 7 days a week and requires an average of 37.5 hours per week on a rota (which includes weekends and bank holidays).
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination.
ABOUT US
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct.
What do we offer?
* Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct.
* Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension.
* Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you.
* Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays.
* Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day.
* Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops.
* Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle.
* Season ticket loan - we offer an interest-free loan for eligible London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work.
* Family-friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages.
Apply for this job:
Please submit an application via our website.
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