Plantasia
Closing date for applications is: 31st Mar 2023
Primary Objectives for the role will be:
To lead, manage, develop and extend the zoo collection and education programme ensuring it stays relevant to the curriculum and increases usage and visitor numbers.
To lead and manage the staff team to deliver an exciting, innovative, quality visitor attraction service to increase usage and profitability within Plantasia.
To secure and maintain zoo licence(s), relevant registration and accreditations required for the operation and growth of the centre
As part of the management team to ensure the highest possible standards of Health & Safety & Customer Care
As part of the management team to influence the overall development of the centre with particular focus on the animal collection, and the education programme
The education and zoo manager will focus day to day on the following tasks:
THE CANDIDATE
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
The post holder will hold an animal husbandry, zoological or education qualification.
The post holder will demonstrate skills gained, over a minimum of two years, in managing zoo collections, or be an experienced individual who is ready to take on more responsibility.
Demonstrate skills gained as a duty manager or shift manager in a visitor attraction, leisure or educational environment.
The ability to work as part of a team and to manage and oversee others.
A high degree of flexibility
The ability to solve work problems logically and make decisions appropriate to a management position
The ability to respond positively to change and to deal effectively with work pressures as they arise
Personal
Confident, outgoing personality and the ability to communicate education professional, partner organisation, Swansea Council officers and members and visitors
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to all levels of staff and all kinds of customers and partners
Good communication skills – both verbal and written