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Markus Wilder

Team Manager

Wild Discovery

Wild Discovery

North West Closing date for applications is: 30th Apr 2026
Contact: Neil Trickett ([email protected])
Sector: Management
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 pa (depending on experience)

This is a new and exciting role here at Wild Discovery.  This new role will fit in with the restructuring of the zoo due to growth and development of the zoo site, including the arrival of new species. It will support the Zoo Director in managing all operational aspects of the zoo, providing an overall lead with the animal husbandry and welfare for the animals in the collection and upholding excellent standards in all areas. It will be a hands-on, practical managerial role working with the animals and a small team of animal keepers and retail staff. 

For a more detailed job description and person specification please visit http://www.wilddiscovery.co.uk/careers/

Apply for this job:

To apply please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to Neil Trickett at [email protected].

Successful applicants will contacted soon after the closing date to arrange the first stage interview.  Interviews will be conducted in person.