Current vacancies

Conference and Banqueting - Casual Vacancies

If you would like to join the Events team who are instrumental in contributing significantly to ZSL’s charitable mission and enjoy providing excellent customer service, then apply for one of the casual vacancies within the Conference and Banqueting Department based ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Event Porters

£5.80 per hour

The main duties are assisting with the cleaning of equipment and cooking utensils; the preparation and de-rigging of function rooms for all events; event car parking; co-ordinating the laundry collection. The role will require heavy lifting and manual labour.

Bar Staff

£6.24 per hour

Bar staff must be 18 years or over; be well presented and professional with excellent customer service and communication skills.

Waiters/ Waitresses

£6.90 per hour (minimum shift will be 4 hours)

Waiters/waitresses will be required to serve plated meals; they must be well presented and professional with excellent customer service and communication skills.

All the above vacancies are on a casual basis; “as and when” required.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who are currently living in and eligible to work in the UK.

Please send your CV with a covering letter to HR Department, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Nr Dunstable, Beds. LU6 2LF or email wzhr@zsl.org

Closing date: Friday 10 September 2010

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Event Porter, based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Fixed Term Contract (ending on 31 December 2010)

£6.24 per hour

You will be responsible for the preparation and de-rigging of the conference and banqueting rooms for all events; assisting with the cleaning of equipment and cooking utensils; event car parking; co-ordinating the laundry collection.

You will have a good command of the English language and be confident talking to clients, friendly and able to work to high standards, you will have a flexible “can do attitude” always aiming to exceed expectations.

The role will require heavy lifting and manual labour.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who are currently living in and eligible to work in the UK.

Please send your CV with a covering letter to HR Department, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Nr Dunstable, Beds. LU6 2LF or email wzhr@zsl.org

Closing date: Friday 10 September 2010

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Tidal Thames Conservation Project Interns

Marine & Freshwater Conservation Programme

The Zoological Society of London is seeking two interns to provide support to the Marine and Freshwater Conservation Programme. Successful candidates will join an international team and be given the opportunity to gain work experience within a globally respected conservation organisation.

The internship will have a heavy field work component with candidates expected to spend 1.5 days a week in the field throughout their six month contract. Field work will primarily consist of fish and invertebrate sampling within the Thames Estuary. Additional responsibilities include data input and analysis, representing ZSL at meetings and events and providing general support to the global marine and freshwater programme.

A successful candidate must have an undergraduate and preferably a Masters level degree in Marine Biology or a related subject. Candidates must be self motivated and be able to work in sometimes testing field conditions. A successful candidate will have exceptional research and written communication skills as they will be tasked with drafting reports, posters and updating the website. It is essential that candidates have either a full UK manual driving licence, or equivalent, and be confident of driving through London. Existing knowledge of the Thames Estuary and its fauna would be advantageous.

The internship is for six months, starting on 4th October 2010 and running until the 31st March 2011. The role is part time (3 days) and is based within ZSL’s Conservation Programmes department in Regent’s Park. All applicants must be able to show that they have the right to work in the UK.

Please note that this is a voluntary position. However, ZSL will reimburse travel costs from within the Greater London area (zones 1-6) and lunches (max £5 a day). Please note there should be no expectation that any paid position will arise out of this internship.

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This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to further their knowledge of conservation and to relevant gain essential conservation experience. To apply, please send a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for this role, your CV and details of two referees to marineandfreshwater@zsl.org .

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th September 2010
Interviews: Tuesday 21st September 2010