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Seasonal Baby Bird and Mammal Feeder Vacancies at Tiggywinkles, The Wildlife Hospital
Here at Tiggywinkles, the World’s busiest, multi-award winning Wildlife Hospital, we are looking for Baby Bird and Mammal Feeders to work in our baby bird and mammal nurseries for our busy season.
This is a six-month fixed term, seasonal opportunity with a number of roles available working different rota patterns. You will need to be available to start at the end of March/beginning of April 2025 and the contract will end on 30th September 2025.
The main tasks are to hand-rear orphaned juvenile wild birds and mammals in order to eventually release them back into the wild, including regular feeding and toileting and keeping those under your care clean and warm. This also includes maintaining high standards of animal husbandry, cleaning and mucking out cages and enclosures, preparing food, and handling a variety of wild animals and birds as necessary, following strict protocols.
To succeed in this role, you will have a positive disposition, work effectively both on your own initiative and as part of a team, and the ability to remain calm in emergency situations. Experience working with animals and an animal care qualification is desirable but not essential. Previous wildlife experience is not necessary as we will provide you with the necessary training.
You will need to be able to work as part of the baby feeding rota on one of the following shift patterns:
Vacancy #1. First week: 8am – 3pm Monday – Thursday & 3pm – 10pm Sunday / Second week: 3pm – 10pm Monday – Thursday & 8am -3pm Sunday
Vacancy #2. First week: 3pm – 10pm Monday & Wednesday & 8am – 3pm Friday – Sunday / Second week: 8am – 3pm Monday & Wednesday, 3pm – 10pm Friday – Sunday
Located in the village of Haddenham in rural Buckinghamshire, Tiggywinkles offers an outstanding working environment along with the chance to be part of a friendly, passionate, and highly skilled patient-focused team at our world-leading wildlife hospital. As well as the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within this specialist field, you’ll benefit from 28 days leave pro rata (including bank holidays), the opportunity to join our pension scheme, free on-site parking, good road and rail links, and fun staff social events.
The closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 20th February 2025 at 12pm (noon)
If you are interested in applying to join the team, please complete our application form below. Once completed, please send with your CV to:
Steph Broadribb at recruitment@tiggywinkles.org or to Steph Broadribb, Human Resources, Tiggywinkles, Aston Road, Haddenham, Bucks, HP17 8AF
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. We are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.