Jobs in Zoos you can apply for in November
East Midland Zoological Society has been running Twycross
Zoo, an award-winning conservation and science-led zoo, for almost 60 years.
The zoo is rapidly growing, and pre-Covid, was welcoming over 60,000 people
every year to the 100-acre rural site near Atherstone.
Twycross house 500 animals which include the largest
chimpanzee family in the UK and the biggest primate collection in the world. They
are the only zoo in Europe to house all 4 great apes – Gorilla, Orangutan,
Bonobo and Chimpanzee, and care for some of the most endangered and precious
lives to the highest welfare standards, including Sumatran Tigers, Amur
Leopards and Snow Leopards.
In 2014, the zoo launched a 20-year, £55million Masterplan.
Since this time, new habitats which have opened to the public include Giraffe
Savannah, Gibbon Forest and a £3.5 million world-class chimpanzee habitat - Chimpanzee
Eden, with Twycross looking to build on this continued growth and success.
Deputy Team Leader (Great Apes)
Managing all four species of great ape, take a hands-on
approach to ensuring that animal keeping is carried out to the zoo’s required
standards on a day-to-day basis, and actively support the Team Leader.
Conservation Education Manager and Conservation and Research Coordinator
Twycross have recently been awards £20m grant funding to
develop the National Science and Conservation Centre (NSCC) onsite. The NSCC
will support vital work around species conservation, bringing together experts
in conservation science and training the next generation of conservationists,
whilst offering researchers from around the world the opportunity to study the
four great apes as well as 100 endangered species.
As Conservation Education Manager, you will recruit,
develop, and lead a small Conservation Education Team, while the Conservation
and Research Coordinator role will involve helping develop partnerships with
Higher Education institutions and non-Governmental organisations.
Retail Manager
Helping play a key role in helping the zoo achieve their
exciting plans for 2022, you will lead the day-to-day retail operations and
effectively manage team members, stock and waste.
Retail Deputy Team Leader
Reporting to the Retail Team Leader and Retail Manager,
you’ll assist with the day-to-day operations in our retail outlets, including
stock, merchandising, staffing and health and safety.
Seasonal Visitor Experience Assistant
If you’re enthusiastic, reliable and love helping people
there is an opportunity to provide engaging and informative experience for all
visitors, ensuring they always receive a high standard of customer service.
Operations Team Leader and Operations Deputy Team Leader
Rewarding opportunities to assist in managing the day-to-day
operations across the whole zoo site, including guest services, car parks,
memberships, soft play and waste management.
Click here to read more and apply.
Chester Zoo is not just an amazing award-winning
visitor attraction that’s home to 20,000 incredible animals inside 128 acres of
stunning gardens. Chester is not just the UK’s most popular zoo, but a
major wildlife charity that’s committed to the global recovery of endangered
species.
And as the world faces an extinction crisis, they are making
a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when it’s needed
most.
Head of Sustainability
There’s a rewarding opportunity to lead a programme to embed
environmental sustainability throughout the organisation.
Marketing Manager
You will play a key role in developing informed, innovative,
and consistent campaigns which connect the audience to the Chester Zoo brand.
Fundraising Manager
A fantastic opening to be a vital component in the planning
and successful delivery of individual and corporate fundraising objectives.
Commercial IT Systems Project Manager
Undertake a key role in delivering strategic transformations
of commercial systems and business efficiencies, drive improvements in the
customer journey, and allowing scope for significant growth of revenue.
IT Support Assistant
Provide effective and efficient systems and user desktop
support, as well as taking ownership of IT jobs within the IT helpdesk, amongst
other things.
Food and Beverage Operations Manager
Part of a broader team of Operations Managers, you will have
shared responsibility for up to 200 employees at the zoo’s busiest times of the
year, displaying a positive ‘can do attitude’ and providing innovative ideas to
generate the best results as well as fantastic customer service.
Events and Hospitality Operations Manager
Taking responsibility for the Food and Beverage service
primarily in award-winning pub and venue, Oakfield, and all event and meeting
operations, you will be an integral part of implementing world class standards
in the journey to becoming a world class venue.
Security Officer
Working alongside the Operations Team, you will take
responsibility for the security of the zoo, providing a safe and secure
environment for both employees, visitors and the collection to ensure the
delivery of a world class experience.