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Seasonal Outreach Assistant- ZSL London Zoo

£10,157 p.a.

3 days per week - 6 month contract

London Zoo runs an exciting outreach programme for schools and is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly practical person to assist the outreach team.

You will mainly be responsible for the daily care and husbandry of a range of animals used in educational presentations and occasionally for transporting these animals to schools along strict welfare guidelines. You will have experience in animal care and of working with children. You may play a supporting role in the school presentations which could include animal handling and drama.

You will demonstrate an interest and some experience in animal care and excellent customer service skills. A knowledge of Word and Outlook is desired. The position is available for 6 months on a part-time basis and flexibility is required as some weekend working is involved.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to the HR, Dept., ZSL,
Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY or email hr@zsl.org.

Closing Date: Wednesday 21 May 2008

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Retail & Admissions Supervisor- ZSL London Zoo

c.£21,000 p a

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supervisor to join the Retail and Admissions Team.

With supervisory experience in a leisure/retail operation, or similar, you will have excellent communication and customer service skills. Comprehensive cash handling experience is essential, as is competency in retail/admissions computerized systems and IT, including Excel. Proven ability to motivate, train and develop staff is also required. Regular Bank Holiday and weekend working is involved.

Applications by CV and covering letter explaining how you meet our requirements to the: HR Department, ZSL, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY or hr@zsl.org.

Closing Date: Friday 16 May 2008

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Seasonal Database Administrator, based at Regent's Park

£11,846 p.a.

Based at ZSL’s Offices at Regent’s Park the post will support the Membership Department with the processing of direct debit transactions and associated duties. You will be using the Omniticket, Raiser’s Edge and BACs systems and will assist the Database Co-ordinator with data transfers to facilitate the smooth running of the relevant computer systems.

Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent standard you should be competent in the use of data bases and computer systems, with the ability to problem solve and to work well under pressure and on your own initiative. This is a temporary post, ending in December 2008.

This post is part time, working 3 days per week.

For a job description, please click here: Seasonal Database Administrator (21 KB)

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria to the HR Department, ZSL, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RYor email hr@zsl.org.

Closing Date: Thursday 22 May 2008

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Schools Booking Assistant

£7,819 pro-rata (inclusive of London Weighting)

London Zoo receives more than 90,000 educational visits from schools and colleges each year. We are looking for a friendly and efficient administrator, with good GCSE’s (or equivalent), to assist the Schools Co-ordinator in taking bookings and inputting data onto a computerised admissions system, for which training is provided.

You will need relevant administration experience, preferably in a customer service role, an excellent telephone manner and the ability to work under pressure whilst remaining accurate. A knowledge of Word and Outlook is essential and previous experience in a school environment is desirable.

This post is term-time only and involves a flexible working pattern throughout February to November.

Please click here for a job description and further information on the working pattern: Schools Booking Assistant (32 KB)

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to the Human Resources Department, ZSL, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY or email hr@zsl.org.

Closing date: Thursday 29 May 2008

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Seasonal Explainers

£8.68 per hour

Wanted: Great Communicators

You love spending time with people and you are endlessly enthusiastic about switching people on, capturing their imaginations. Maybe you know something about the natural world. You definitely know a lot about presenting, talking to the public, and what makes people tick.

Following our earlier recruitment campaign, ZSL London Zoo is looking for some new Explainers to keep our visitors enthralled and cover our fantastic new events for 2008. You will spend time helping visitors get the most out of our exhibits, maybe talking 1:1 or performing to a large audience.

You will receive training and support to learn new material and develop your presenting style. Experience of working with children would be an advantage, particularly if that is in an informal learning context.

Full time and part time work is available until September 2008. Applicants will need to be flexible as weekend working will be required.

Please send your CV with a covering letter to HR Department, ZSL, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY or email hr@zsl.org

Closing date: 12 May 2008

Interviews will take place on Monday 19 May 2008

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ZSL Brand Executive - ZSL London Zoo

circa £28,614 p.a. inc London Weighting

Help grow the ZSL London Zoo brand.

We are looking for a highly motivated Brand Executive to drive the development and implementation of consumer related marketing activities for ZSL London Zoo. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communication, you will be responsible for ensuring that ZSL London Zoo meets its marketing, sales and brand objectives.

Ideally a graduate with marketing experience gained in a brand marketing environment or the leisure/service industry, you will have a creative mind and be able to demonstrate excellent planning & finishing skills with attention to detail.

Please click here for a job description: ZSL Brand Executive (41 KB)

We offer a range of staff benefits including a non-contributory pension scheme, a subsidised staff restaurant and season ticket loan.

Applications by CV with a covering letter giving current salary package details to: HR Department, ZSL, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY or e-mail hr@zsl.org

Closing date: 14 May 2008. Interviews on to be held on: 27 May 2008.