Bristol Zoological Society, the conservation and education charity that runs and operates Bristol Zoo Project (previously Wild Place Project), higher education programmes and conservation projects across the world, is recruiting a Lecturer. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Field Conservation & Science team.
If you would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact hr@bzsociety.org.uk
We are committed to employing from all areas of the community, we value equality and diversity across our workforce and aim to ensure our staff is reflective of the diversity of the community. In support of this commitment, we welcome applications from the Global Majority.
Main Responsibilities:
- HE teaching and supervision: the successful applicant will lead modules (undergraduate and/or masters level) and supervise and mark research projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Manage animal behaviour and welfare projects within Bristol Zoological Society’s Animal Behaviour and Welfare Programme, in collaboration with the Animal Behaviour and Welfare Programme Manager.
- There may be occasions when the post holder is requested to work in other Society locations or carry out other duties considered reasonable by the Society or its representatives.
Your role will be to deliver excellent higher education programmes and key aspects of our animal behaviour and welfare work, and you will be crucial in helping us complete our mission of Saving Wildlife Together. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team with broad academic knowledge, experience and/or understanding of applied animal welfare and behaviour research. Experience and/or understanding of the application of relevant quantitative research methods and project management is required. We are particularly interested in applicants with demonstrable experience in animal husbandry or welfare science, along with research experience linked to assessing/improving welfare or proactively ensuring high welfare standards. If you have experience in these areas, particularly in ectotherms, we would be very interested in hearing from you.
Please review the Job Description/Person Specification in detail for more information about the role in general. If you have any questions about the role, please email our People team.
With a new strategy in place to create a world-class Bristol Zoo with conservation and sustainability at its heart, the new Bristol Zoo Project.
The role will help to realise our vision of saving wildlife together, and you will be involved in supporting our transformation programme – driving visitor numbers at Bristol Zoo Project and excitement as plans for the new zoo progress. We know that everyone here at the Society can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
As a Disability Confident Employer if you identify yourself as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 definition and can demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification, we will guarantee an interview.
Benefits include:
- 30 days of annual leave (Pro-rated, inclusive of bank hols) increasing with length of service
- Access to our company pension scheme
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in service benefit (x3 salary)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Other flexible benefits include access to a health cash plan
- Hybrid working for certain roles, to allow you to work where you work best – We’re happy to discuss flexible working
- In-house training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
- Free on-site car park (only at Bristol Zoo Project)
To apply for this role please click the Apply button below to access our recruitment portal and upload your CV and cover letter. The closing date for applications is 13th November. Interviews are expected to be held on w/c 23rd November.
To assist your preparation if you are invited to an interview, we ask questions based on our behaviour competencies described in the job description and look for evidence of how you demonstrate these behaviours.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
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