Ectotherm Assistant - South West, United Kingdom - BIAZA

BIAZA

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South West, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

WWT Slimbridge (Centre)

South West
Contact:

Sector:

Animal Care
Type:
Paid
Contract type:
Fulltime
Salary:

- £22,020 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Slimbridge Wetland Centre to work with our renowned amphibian collection. Home to a large and diverse collection of amphibians, Toad Hall is a highlight for Slimbridge visitors. It includes some unusual captive species such as Lake Titicaca frogs and numerous urodela species.

Behind the scenes, the collection have tropical and temperate breeding facilities where several rare species have been bred including some exciting firsts in captive amphibian management such as sword tailed newts.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we work through a refresh project, bringing new species out on display and diversifying the collection to include wider ectothermic taxa.

WWT is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people.

We conserve, restore and create wetlands, are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, and inspire everyone to value what healthy wetlands can achieve for people and nature.

Our ten UK sites provide exceptional access to nationally or internationally important wetland reserves, most combined with wider visitor experiences including living collections of wetland animals, boat and vehicle safaris, pond dipping, natural play spaces, art galleries and trails, cafes, shops and a wide variety of programmed seasonal events and activities.

Our sites attract over one million visitors every year, including day visitors and members.

In return for your hard work and dedication you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service
Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
Life assurance
Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
Cycle to work scheme
Free entry to all our centres

Closing date: 28th December 2023

Interview date:5th January 2024