Carnivores Service Manager
Location
Saint-Aignan, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
5+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
55m ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Carnivores Service Manager will lead and develop teams across multiple animal sectors, including Koalas, Pandas, Big Cats, and Sea Lions. This role involves ensuring high standards in animal welfare, optimizing operational practices, and guaranteeing safety for both teams and facilities within the assigned area.
Managing teams, supporting their skills development and ensuring the best living conditions for animals: if you like to take a step back while remaining connected to the field, this position is for you.
At ZooParc de Beauval, our animal teams work every day with passion and high standards to ensure the well-being of the animals and contribute to our conservation mission.
We are currently seeking our future Carnivore Manager (M/F) , a key position within our animal organization.
You will manage an area comprising 3 animal sectors : Koalas, Pandas, Big Cats and Sea Lions, each supervised by a Sector Manager (M/F).
Your role: to support these leaders, develop the teams, optimize the organization and guarantee a high level of standards in animal practices and safety.
Your main responsibilities will be to:
Managing and Leading the Business
Manage the teams through the Sector Managers
To support them in their role and decision-making
Monitor the teams and identify their support needs
To promote skills development and employee growth
To create a collective dynamic and encourage cooperation between sectors
Be present on the ground and attentive to operational realities.
Ensuring Animal Welfare
Guarantee the quality of care and well-being of the animals (daily monitoring, reproduction, monitoring of aging animals, etc.)
Collaborate closely with the veterinary teams
Ensure compliance with the animal department's protocols
Optimize practices and ensure safety
Optimize working practices and methods
Optimize resources and schedules
Supporting sector managers in the search for solutions and improvements
Guarantee the safety of teams and facilities within your area, and ensure compliance with established procedures.
Participate in cross-functional projects related to the development of the park
With proven experience in management, you are skilled in team leadership and know how to manage an operational activity with rigor and pragmatism. You have at least 5 years of management experience, ideally in a demanding environment where team coordination and decision-making are essential. With extensive experience in field teamwork, you are committed to developing your employees, optimizing organizations and ensuring a high level of collective performance. Versatile experience in the animal field is required; your strong interest in animal species, and especially carnivores, will be a real asset for success in this position. Known for your leadership, your ability to take a step back and remain calm under pressure, you demonstrate clear, direct and constructive communication. You listen to your teams while also knowing how to set boundaries and make decisions. Rigorous, organized and possessing a good analytical mind, you know how to manage complex situations with maturity and professionalism.
Through this position, you will understand the challenges associated with the responsibility of a Carnivore department and are ready to fully commit yourself in a demanding environment, at the heart of the missions of the Beauval ZooParc.
This position is open to people with disabilities.
Upon your arrival, you will receive training and support in your future role. Depending on the length of your contract, we offer you the opportunity to discover the park during your onboarding through an immersive physical or virtual experience.
To help you integrate with the rest of the Beauval family, you will receive a complete uniform kit tailored to your role.
Updated 55m ago
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Experience
5+ years
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Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
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Company
Beauval ZooParc
Team size
Growing team
Location
Saint-Aignan, Centre-Val de Loire, France
The Beauval ZooParc is a committed player in biodiversity, dedicated to ensuring the well-being of animals and contributing to conservation missions. Its animal teams work with passion and high standards every day.
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Carnivores Service Manager
Saint-Aignan, Centre-Val de Loire, France • Full Time