Team Leader Birds - South West, United Kingdom - BIAZA

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Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust / Jersey Zoo

  • South West
    Contact:

Sector:


  • Animal Care
    Type:
  • Paid
    Contract type:
  • Fulltime
    Salary:
- available on request
Department: Birds
  • Zoo Operations

Job Title:
Team Leader Birds - Softbills


Reports to:
Deputy Curator Birds


Location:
Jersey


The team leader of birds - softbills will be responsible for, but not limited to, the oversight of the passerine, softbill and pigeon collection, in growing and developing the husbandry needed for the collection, maintaining appropriate facilities, the management of the hand rearing and incubation facilities and other bird exhibits as part of the department.

This role sits between the senior keepers and the curators and acts as the daily operational lead for the section.


The role will manage a small team of keepers, providing guidance and training, managing appraisals and rotas as well as maintaining the highest levels of animal husbandry, research and guest interaction.

You will have to work closely with the team leader wetland birds and be prepared to learn the husbandry requirements for the entire bird collection as well are working closely with our field conservation and knowledge teams.

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