Living Collection Assistant - Aviculture

Closing Date: 18/11/2026

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Slimbridge

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£25,485 per annum

Permanent

Animal care/living collections

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About The Role

Home to 5 species of flamingo, one of the largest native species aviaries in the UK, and a multitude of wonderful wildfowl, the successful candidate will balance a variety of exciting opportunities.

WWT Slimbridge is seeking a passionate and engaging bird keeper to help support our Aviculture team. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who can engage in teamwork and embrace change.

Working within the Living Collection Team to a high standard; meeting the Zoo License requirements as set by the Secretary of State's Standards of Modern Zoo Practice. You will engage with visitor engagement and hit our Slimbridge Wetland Centre 'Values and Behaviours' objectives.

This is full time position working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days in 7 to include weekends and bank holidays.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

a wide range of experience in a variety of taxa
a proven track record of working within a team
a drive to learn, communicate and succeed
knowledge of incubation and rearing skills
some medical training
an interest in animal behaviour
a driving license is essential this role

Please view the full job description for all the responsibilities and specifications for the role.

We will be actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The advert may close early if a successful candidate is found.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
Cycle to work scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

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