Deputy Curator of Birds at Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

  • Job Reference: 00024581-1
  • Date Posted: 29 September 2023
  • Location: Jersey
  • Salary: On Application

Job Description

To further the Trust’s work in the conservation of endangered species
by managing and participating in the daily operations and strategic
direction of the animal collection under the direction of the Curator.
• To assist in maintaining and shaping an animal collection that
fulfils the Trust’s conservation aims through managing captive
populations, staff training and research and that also provides
a valuable, entertaining visitor experience.
• To train staff and visiting students practical aspects of animal
management, instigate research projects and support others
conducting research.
• To support the delivery of Durrell’s Conservation Strategy, within
the animal collection in Jersey and overseas.
• To ensure that the husbandry of the collection conforms to our high
standards of animal welfare and ethical guidelines.