Hours: 37.5 hours over 5 days Work pattern: Monday - Friday Duration: Fixed term Maternity cover until 1st November 2025 West Midland Safari Park are currently looking to recruit a Wildlife Administrator. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Wildlife team, contributing to the efficient running of the department through achieving a timely and accurate office support service. This is an exciting opportunity, where we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate the ability and competence in a range of administration tasks to support the Head of Wildlife and Senior Team. The role will include managing and processing invoices, assisting with management of rota’s, minute taking, recruitment paperwork, initial training and inductions of new staff. Full training will be provided. About you The role requires someone who is confident, motivated and enthusiastic with an understanding of discretion and confidentiality. You will need to possess organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work to set deadlines under your own initiative as well as integrating into the team. You will have strong software and IT skills, including Excel and Word with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Previous experience in a similar faced paced environment would be advantageous but it not essential for application. Benefits As well as benefiting from working in a unique and beautiful setting, you’ll also receive a range of additional perks to employment including: WMSP Annual Pass which gives you and your family and friends free admission and theme park wristbands, and free entry to our sister site Drayton Manor Park. 35% Discount in our retail and catering outlets and off park special events. 24 Hour access to an online doctor and access to online prescriptions. Counselling access. Online retailer discount portal. Free onsite parking. What we are West Midland Safari Park is an award-winning visitor attraction, located in Worcestershire in the heart of England. It is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and critically endangered species, with a four-mile safari drive-through, walk-through Discovery Trail, African Village and Lemur Woods, as well beautiful walking trails, allowing guests to experience up close encounters with hundreds of exotic animals. Guests can also choose from a wide range of catering and retail outlets, as well as enjoying a large amusement area with over 25 rides and attractions providing the ideal venue for family days out. In 2021, the Park introduced Safari Lodges – luxury accommodation allowing guests to stay overnight for the first time. Guests can wake up to incredible sights of elephants, giraffe, rhino and red panda, or sleep just a ‘whisker’ away from lions, tigers and cheetahs. In addition, the park is home to three incredible venues – Spring Grove House, Treetops Pavillion and Cellarz, which play host to weddings, corporate events and social celebrations. What we do Our mission is to bring people together to create unique wildlife experiences that exhilarate, educate and leave memories to last a lifetime. Our 200-acre site allows us to do just that, whether you’re a day guest, wedding guest or overnight guest We create experiences unlike no other, attracting visitors from across the Midlands and beyond. Our brand and our team members live by our core values. We’re passionate and work with a sense of togetherness, always striving to be progressive, with preservation at the heart of everything we do, all while creating unforgettable experiences. Through these principles we aspire to achieve our vision: to be the number one UK wildlife attraction through the creation of immersive animal habitats and unique visitor experiences. Application closing date Friday 11th October 2024 Other details Job Family WMSP Pay Type Salary Hiring Rate £23,378.40