Living Collection and Horticulture Keeper - Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
- wildprofessionalsu
- Jan 24
- 2 min read
Job Title
Living Collection and Horticulture Keeper
Wage/Salary (£/$/€)
£23,402.00 per annum
Closing date for applications:
20-Feb-2025
Collection Name
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Website
Work Address
Washington, UK
About the collection
About Us We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case. Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar. Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Job Description
About The Role An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a Collection Keeper to join the team at Washington Wetland Centre. This position will give the right candidate the opportunity to work with a diverse collection of waterfowl, Chilean flamingos and our family of Asian short clawed otters. The successful candidate will support the Collection Manager in achieving the highest standards of animal husbandry and welfare as well as working with the collection team to maintain and improve our exhibits showcasing the spectacular variety of wetland wildlife. As an engaging and dynamic animal keeper you will have a key role to play in creating unforgettable experiences for our visitors by delivering high quality talks and events, sharing your knowledge of conservation with people of all ages. You will also take ownership of the horticultural aspects of the collection team's work plan. This is a permanent, full time role, working 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays.
About You
The successful candidate will have previous animal husbandry experience and you some experience of using a range of maintenance and horticultural tools and techniques. You will bring excellent communication skills, have a great eye for detail and be keen to be part of the forward thinking and driven team here at the centre. If this sounds like you then please see the job description for more details and click apply.
Working Hours
This is a permanent, full time role, working 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays.
Job Type
Full Time
The candidate will be expected to work on:
Bank Holidays, Public Holidays
Staff Benefits
Why you’ll love working at WWT Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
Cycle to work scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
Cover Letter Required?
No
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