Animal Nutritionist - North West, United Kingdom - BIAZA

BIAZA

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North West, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Chester Zoo

North West
Contact:

Sector:

Animal Care
Type:
Paid
Contract type:
Fulltime
Salary:

- £29,021.21We are Chester Zoo, and for over 90 years we've been a leading conservation and education charity, and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.

We're also a team of passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can to prevent extinction, from caring for animals to discovering new conservation ideas, and giving our visitors an inspirational day out.

We work hard because we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and despite all the recent challenges thrown at us, we still want to be the best zoo in the world If you think you can help us to achieve that, then we'd love to hear from you.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Animal Nutritionist, working in a work setting like no other This role will be patrolling amongst rare and endangered species, and is set within stunning gardens across a 128-acre estate

The Role:

This is a key role working as part of our Animal and Plant Logistical Services team to maintain the nutritional requirements across the zoo.

This involves routine development of diets and looking at improving, developing, and implanting dietary requirements across the Animal collection.

As an Animal Nutritionist you will:

Develop and maintain cost-effective, environmentally sustainable, and efficient dietary provision for the Animal Collection.
Work with the animal teams to formulate diets and give advice and training on animal nutrition.
Formulate, analyse, adjust and review diets for all species held, taking into account factors such as lifestage, health, activity and reproductive physiology based on current research base and known speciesspecific nutritional requirements.
Liaise with animal department staff, advising and providing training on diet preparation, animal nutrition and nutritionrelated enrichment.
Help with general administrative and other tasks of the Logistical Services department, including report writing and invoicing as required.
Liaise with relevant management teams to advise on an appropriate and sustainable supply of onsite and offsite food production, including browse.
Identify, prioritise, and address specific nutritional issues of concern in order to ensure optimal health and welfare.
Relevant practical nutritional knowledge.
Nutritional dietary analysis across a range of taxa the use of nutritional analysis software
Organization skills with proven record of ability to manage time and work to deadlines
Communication and interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication for a range of audiences
Computer literacy (MS Office)
Research skills, including design, data collection, statistical analysis

Although not essential, the following would be desirable:

Competency in the use of computers and basic software packages

The Package

Permanent Opportunity

- £29,021.21 per annum 40 hours per week

The hours of work are mainly fixed hours, typically 8.00am to 4.30pm. This role offers some flexibility to work from home when needed.
33 days annual leave per year
Staff pass so that you can visit the zoo during your time off plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
Cycle to work scheme
Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme
Discounted gym membership
Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
Pension scheme with generous employer contributions of up to 9%
Excellent training and career progression opportunities