Job Description

Position Details:

Position: Wildlife Health Bridge Co-ordinator (Science, Permanent, Part-time 60% FTE)

Salary: \xc2\xa318,812.40 (3 days per week Inclusive of London Weighting) per annum

Location: ZSL Regents Park

Overview of the Role

The purpose of this role is to provide administrative and logistical support for ZSL\xe2\x80\x99s postgraduate taught courses and wild animal alumni hosted under the Wildlife Health Bridge (WHB) ensuring their effective delivery over the course of the academic year. The role will include working with a range of domestic and international partners to facilitate the delivery of theoretical and practical course content related to wild animal health and biology.

Key Responsibilities

• To closely liaise with our collaborators, the Wildlife Institute of India, University of Melbourne, University of Edinburgh, Toronto Zoo, Kenya Wildlife Service and Royal Veterinary College, to support the delivery, development, and expansion of ZSL\xe2\x80\x99s collaborative postgraduate taught causes in wild animal health.
• Carry out the timely collation and distribution of course education materials through communication with internal and external course contributors, both in person and online via relevant educational platforms.
• To conduct market research to support development of existing and new educational initiatives under the Wildlife Health Bridge.
• Oversee the collection, collation, and distribution of student feedback and help produce annual reports on the progress of the WHB\xe2\x80\x99s postgraduate courses.
• To manage the facilitation, including submission and dissemination of formative assessments and subsequent feedback
• To line manage the Wildlife Health Bridge Administrator

The ideal candidate will:

• Educated to BSc degree level in wildlife health, zoology, education or related subject area, or equivalent qualification, or demonstrate such a level of equivalent qualifications and experience through relevant practical work experience.
• Previous management or oversight of group events/sessions
• Previous experience in communicating within multi-stakeholder projects
• Proven experience delivering content to strict deadlines
• Ability to manage own time and prioritise tasks accordingly
• Capacity to problem solve and implement solutions within tight deadlines
• Advanced skills in using MS office packages, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word or equivalent software packages will be acceptable.
• Outstanding attention to detail with regards to timings and written communication
• This post requires occasional work during evenings and/or and weekends
• This position will be office based but some international travel may be required.
• Strong commitment to creating a culture that lives ZSL values and commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity (collaborative, inspiring, inclusive, innovative, impactful and ethical)
• To comply with and promote Health and Safety policies and procedures

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.

About Us

We\xe2\x80\x99re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we\xe2\x80\x99re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

What do we offer?

At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:

• Our vision and purpose - you\xe2\x80\x99ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
• Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension.
• Flexible working \xe2\x80\x93 talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
• Holidays \xe2\x80\x93 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
• Wellbeing \xe2\x80\x93 access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Complimentary tickets \xe2\x80\x93 annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
• Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
• Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
• Family friendly policies \xe2\x80\x93 we offer enhanced maternity and paternity packages

To Apply

Applicants will need to upload their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact

Closing date for applications: Midnight (23:59) on 15th September 2023

The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728.

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