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Livestock And Education Coordinator, Benfleet
Client:
The Salvation Army
Location:
Benfleet
Job Category:
Education
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
e998dc76b99b
Job Views:
6
Posted:
14.02.2025
Expiry Date:
31.03.2025
Job Description:
Working hours: 20 hours per week - Thursdays and Fridays 08:30 - 15:00 and Sundays 08:30 - 17:00. (Flexibility required for lambing/kidding/out of hours)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The Rare Breeds Centre was opened in and is recognised as a RBST approved farm park and holds the animal attraction assured certification from NFAN. The site is a popular attraction welcoming thousands of visitors each year. With over animals from rabbits and guinea pigs to sheep, alpacas, goats and pigs; our vision is to improve the genetic diversity of the breeds we have whilst educating our visitors about them.
We are looking for a highly motivated people-person to undertake the responsibility for all day to day farm operations and leading a small team. You will be dedicated to animal welfare and committed to the development of our education and care farming programmes. This is a fast-paced and dynamic environment and the role is diverse, hands on and you must have a desire to work in all weathers. You will be working with the Rare Breeds Centre Manager to assist with all aspects of animal husbandry for a variety of animals. You will also be leading educational presentations to visiting groups so will need to be able to demonstrate excellent presentation, leadership and customer service skills. Within The Salvation Army, this position is called Livestock & Education Coordinator.
Due to the requirements of this role, you will need to have the physical ability to carry out tasks such as lifting feed bags, walking long distance over rough and hilly terrain and mucking out animal pens. It is also essential the successful candidate has a full UK Driving Licence.
To succeed in this role you will be able to demonstrate:
1. Experience of working in a Farm, Farm Park, Zoo or Wildlife setting
2. Experience of supervising a team & providing training
3. Knowledge of animal welfare with a range of animals including livestock
4. Ability to provide presentations and be comfortable in public speaking / interaction
5. Ability to be flexible and respond to and manage emergency situations
6. Experience of delivering good customer service
7. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
8. Physical ability to carry out essential tasks
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