Location: West Hatch Wildlife Centre, West Hatch, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5RT

Closing Date: 26th January 2011

Salary: 18,908 -19,995 per annum
Ref: WS/523/SSW/WHWC
Hours: 35 per week (over 7 day rota)
The RSPCA, the World's largest and oldest animal welfare organisation, has a rare
opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Wildlife Centre
Team as a Supervisor at West Hatch Wildlife Centre.
The main responsibilities of the post include:
Supervision of the daily operation within the busy wildlife rehabilitation centre;
line management responsibilities; project design and coordination.
The post holder will manage a small team of wildlife assistants and be
responsible for annual appraisals, providing support and motivation.
The successful candidate should have:
an ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively;
good communication skills and experience in line management and team
leadership;
experience in UK Wildlife rehabilitation (3 years)
A veterinary nursing qualification and/or a zoology/ecology related BSc or
equivalent is a strong advantage, as is any zoo work or wildlife related
conservation work.
The job will involve some evening and weekend work.
This position is subject to a standard disclosure from the criminal records bureau.
The RSPCA offers excellent benefits, including defined contribution pension
scheme, private healthcare, childcare vouchers and employee assistance
programme.