# Living Collection Assistant - Aviculture

**Company**: WWT
**Location**: Slimbridge
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £25,485 per annum
**Category**: Other
**Industry**: Non-Profit

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## Description

WWT Slimbridge is seeking a passionate and engaging bird keeper to help support our Aviculture team. The successful candidate will balance a variety of exciting opportunities working with 5 species of flamingo, one of the largest native species aviaries in the UK, and a multitude of wonderful wildfowl.

The role involves working within the Living Collection Team to a high standard, meeting the Zoo License requirements as set by the Secretary of State's Standards of Modern Zoo Practice. You will engage with visitor engagement and hit our Slimbridge Wetland Centre 'Values and Behaviours' objectives.

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days in 7, including weekends and bank holidays. The salary for this role is £25,485 per annum.

**Responsibilities and Requirements:**

- The successful candidate will have a wide range of experience in a variety of taxa, a proven track record of working within a team, and a drive to learn, communicate, and succeed.

- Knowledge of incubation and rearing skills, some medical training, and an interest in animal behaviour are also essential.

- A driving license is essential for this role.

**Benefits:**

- No specific benefits mentioned.

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## Skills

### Required
- incubation and rearing skills
- medical training
- animal behaviour
- driving license

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