Engagement and Learning Presenter

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 [email protected]

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
• Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• 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.