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DOOR 2 DOOR RECRUITERS: - Wildwood Trust, Kent

Wildwood Trust is seeking to recruit new members to our team of passionate and articulate evening recruiters.

As a 'Wildwood Recruiter' you will become part of a team committed to finding loyal supporters for our charity.

We will offer you extensive training to ensure that members of the public meet people who are friendly, well-informed, sincere and sensitive. We believe that our recruiters can begin a lasting relationship between Wildwood Trust and and our supporters and their families. We can achieve this using the most effective method of communication - two people holding a conversation.

Our focus on the training, support and development of our recruiters ensures that people opening their doors to them meet a friendly, well-informed, sincere and sensitive person.

In return for your hard work Wildwood Trust offers a position with excellent earning potential.

For a prompt and confidential appraisal if this is the right position for you please call Martyn on 01227 712111 or e-mail: martyn@wildwoodtrust.org

RSPCA Community Fundraising Manager - Felledge Animal Centre, Waldridge Lane, Chester Moor, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 3RX

(Ref: CF/905/N/FAC)

Salary: £20,900-£22,200 plus benefits
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

The main responsibilities of the post:  Responsibility for developing, managing and promoting fundraising, volunteer recruitment and profile raising for the Centre and ensure first class customer care for all Centre supporters.

For full details and how to apply click here

Closing Date: 27th August 2010

Pre and post home visits are undertaken for adoptions of RSPCA animals. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to task and co-ordinate these home visits for animal centres and branches in London, to maintain accurate records accordingly, and to recruit, train and co-ordinate the work of the home visit volunteers. Excellent communication and organisational skills essential, and experience with Windows-based software desirable.

For further details and how to apply click here

Closing date: 27 08 2010

Interviews to be held on 9 September 2010.

Education Officer - Knowsley Park, Midlands

The Education Department within Knowsley Safari Park are currently looking for an Education Officer to work a five day week.
This will include working weekends, with one in every four off work.

Salary: £17,000
The successful candidate will be outgoing and enthusiastic as well as being educated to degree level. A teaching qualification is advantageous.  IT competency and a full driving license are essential.
You will primarily take on the role of developing our secondary education programme, however the role also involves Outreach, animal presentations and the teaching of other age groups.
The role will be subject to a CRB check.

For further information about the role itself and for details on how to apply, please email our HR Department at recruitment@knowsley.com.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Fri 27 Aug 10
Interviews to be held: 02 Sep 10

LEAD QUALIFIED KEEPERS - BANHAM ZOO, NORFOLK

Working under the direction of the Head Keeper the successful candidates will work alongside our existing lead qualified keeper with a variety of taxa including primates, cats, hoofstock, birds and small mammals.  Flexibility is key to the successful operation of the animal department as a whole and each position will be expected to provide cover and assistance for the others as and when required.
The successful candidates will be self motivated and have a hands-on approach to their respective roles and will be expected to lead by example.

Key Objectives:

-Care for the animals to the highest possible standards under the direction of the Head Keeper.
-Assist and support the Head Keeper in all aspects of animal and staff management.
Work alongside the keepers reporting to these positions, supervising, motivating and generally ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times.

About you:

You will have the ANCMZA or an equivalent qualification and have extensive experience in some of the taxa identified above.
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a proven ability to motivate and manage staff reporting to this position.
You will have a through understanding and interest in modern zoo animal management, including animal enrichment and training using positive behaviour methods.
Be computer literate with an excellent understanding of Microsoft Word and ARKS.  A working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Access are desirable.

About us:

Based at Banham Zoo you will work an average 40 hour week with alternate weekends off, however, working hours will be flexible and include bank holidays and occasional evenings.
Some additional weekend cover will be required to provide holiday cover.

Salary and benefits:

These posts attract an annual salary of £19,000 per annum.
In addition to this we are able to offer a company pension scheme, relocation expenses and assistance with accommodation costs will also be available to the successful candidates.
A copy of the job description/person specification for these roles is available on our web site http://www.banhamzoo.co.uk/

To apply, either by email or post, please send covering letter, CV and application form to the HR Manager Lynn Mellish at Lynn.mellish@banhamzoo.co.uk or Banham Zoo Ltd, The Grove, Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk NR16 2HE.

Closing date for applications is 31st August 2010.

RSPCA Regional Press Officer 1 Year Fixed Term - South East Regional Headquarters (Ref: RPO/483)

Salary: £24,284.64 - £25,746.12 per annum (depending on skills and experience) plus benefits including private healthcare and pension scheme.

Hours: 35 hours Monday - Friday (will include some weekends and overnight stays)

We are seeking a highly motivated press officer with excellent communication skills. Capable of building and maintaining a strong network of media contacts, you will be responsible for representing the work of the region and its inspectorate through press and television via briefings, press releases, interviews and letters for publication. You will also promote the Society's work through regional and national campaigns.

For full details and how to apply please click here

Closing date:   03 09 2010

Animal Care Assistant - Ashley Heath Animal Centre, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2ET (Ref: ACA/022/SSW/AH)

Salary: £12,730.99-£13,362.09 plus shift allowance

Hours: 35 per week (7 day rota)

The successfull applicant will be required to work 35 hours per week on a rota system, which will include both weekends and bank holiday.

N.B. The post is not a "live in" position.

For further details and how to apply click here 

Closing Date: 6th September 2010

Senior Keeper - Herpetology, Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo is one of the leading zoological collections in Europe with an international reputation for achieving its mission in conservation, research and education.
We currently have a vacancy for a Herpetology Senior Keeper to join a busy and diverse section committed to advancing all aspects of zoo-based herpetological practice.

Salary is £17,166 initially, rising to £19,073 after satisfactory completion of the 6 month probationary period.

For further details about this role and how to apply please click here  

Closing date for applications is 10th September 2010.

Education Officer and Work Experience Coordinator - Blackpool Zoo, Lancashire

£13,390 per annum
This full time permanent position involves delivering daily talks around the zoo, teaching and evaluating sessions for school groups ( Keystage 1-4), working with several SEN/BESD groups who complete practical programmes on a weekly basis.
In addition, the post will involve organising and running conservation fundraising events and co-ordinating the zoo's work experience programme.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working individual with a passion for conservation.
Applicants should have relevant animal or teaching qualification, with experience working in a zoo environment preferred.

For more details and an application form, please contact: Sarah Thomas, Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8PP. Telephone 01253 830805 email: sarah.thomas@blackpoolzoo.org.uk.

Closing date: 3rd September 2010