Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Deputy Head of Section (Reserves)


Deputy Head of Section (Reserves)

Woburn Safari Park

Located in the picturesque village of Woburn, Bedfordshire; Woburn Safari Park is home to some of the world’s most magnificent and endangered animals.  Today it forms part of the Bedford Estates, which also includes Woburn Abbey, Woburn Golf Club and The Woburn Hotel. 

The Reserves area at Woburn Safari Park comprises of many different species including: Rothschild Giraffe, White Rhino, Antelope and Bongo. Set in the road safari area of the park this department entertains all customers to Woburn via a large drive through area.

As Deputy Head of Section, you will support and deputise for the Head of Section. Your role will be to assist with the management of a passionate and experienced team of Animal Keepers, ensuring that safe and efficient animal husbandry is practised at all times. 

You must have a proven track record of managing people and have animal experience preferably within a Zoo/Safari Park environment. Experience of working with hoofed stock and good working knowledge of primates is desirable.  A relevant animal qualification, such as a degree or the animal management diploma, along with a full clean driving licence is essential for this role. In addition, you will hold a current fire arms certificate or be willing to learn.

Woburn Safari Park's animal department is committed to both conservation and welfare and is fortunate to have the space in which these goals can be best met. Potential staff must share this commitment.

This position will require you to work 5 days out of 7 and will include weekend and Bank Holiday working.

Closing date for applications is: 22nd Sep 2017

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website www.woburn.co.uk




Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
      


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