Engagement and Learning Presenter
Engagement & Learning Presenter
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Closing Date: 04/01/2024
Location/Division: BZP
Engagement & Learning Presenter
Salary: 23,593.00pa
Contracted Hours: 37.5
Location: Bristol Zoo Project
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2024
Bristol Zoological Society, the conservation and education charity that runs and operates Wild Place Project, higher education programmes and conservation projects across the world, is recruiting an Engagement & Learning Presenter. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Public Engagement & Learning 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.
The Public Engagement & Learning team is leading the development of an innovative programme of formal and informal engagement, including schools education, daily animal talks and informal engagement, exhibit interpretation and public programming such as trails and activities.
Whether visiting with their family or their school, we aim to inspire our visitors to become part of the solution to the pressures facing wildlife and ecosystems both nationally and globally.
You will have a broad experience in delivering fun and inspiring talks and presentations to all ages and abilities, as well as a passion for conservation and the natural world, including British wildlife. You will expect to spend your days outdoors, on your feet, all year round and feel energised and enthusiastic when engaging with visitors and booked groups.
You will need to be proactive, friendly, knowledgeable, approachable, able to respond to a wide variety of audiences, and equally happy talking to a family group on a wet day, addressing a large audience on the busiest days, or delivering a high quality curriculum-linked session to a school group. As BZP operates seven days a week, you will be doing regular weekend working on a rota.
With a new strategy in place to create a world-class Bristol Zoo and conservation and sustainability at its heart, the new Bristol Zoo Project will offer spacious, modern facilities, significant growth in our conservation and education work, and an innovative and exciting visitor experience.
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 and bank holidays (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 gym discounts and 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
- Loyalty award after 5 years and every year subsequently
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
- Free on-site car park
To apply for this role please sign into our recruitment portal and upload your CV and cover letter.
The closing date for applications is 4th January.
Diversity Statement
Our vision for the Society to be an employer of choice, that is inclusive and attracts and retains the most talented people, who all work together to sustain our future. As such we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, disability status, race, or any other aspect which makes them unique.