Collection and Maintenance Keeper - North East, United Kingdom - BIAZA
Description
WWT Washington- North East
Contact:
Sector:
- Animal Care
Type: - Paid
Contract type: - Fulltime
Salary:
WWT Washington Wetland Centre is a customer focussed visitor attraction in Tyne and Wear.
We are looking to recruit a Collection Keeper who can support our Collection Manager in achieving the highest standards in animal husbandry including ensuring the success of our breeding plan for our collection of wildfowl and family of Asian short clawed otters.
Other duties will include promoting public engagement by delivering high quality talks/events to visitors about the exhibited species and maintaining exhibits to the highest standards through vegetation management, signage, water flow and pest management.
The post holder will also take on ownership of the infrastructure areas of the department's work plan, having prior experience in construction and maintenance of items such as fence lines and animal housing.
In return for your hard work and dedication you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
- 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after 5 years' service
- Contributory pension scheme matching up to 7% (conditions apply)
- Life assurance providing 3 times annual salary
- Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and wellbeing including our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free entry to all our centres
We work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.
Closing date: 27th April 2023
Interview date:9th May 2023
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