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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Whipsnade Zoo has an exciting opportunity for a new full time permanent Zoo
Horticulturalist to join the team. The Horticulture team manages the zoos 600 acre site as well
as surrounding green spaces, the site is diverse with many areas of visitor accessible parkland
as well as restricted access regenerative spaces including the sites designated SSSI chalk
grassland. The site is rich in biodiversity and the horticulture team strives to ever improve
this through the advancement of zoo horticulture and land-based management on site. We are
searching for applicants with a drive and passion for biodiversity development with good
knowledge or a passion to build on their knowledge of land-based management.
Key responsibilities:
ABOUT YOU
This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate’s right to work
in the UK.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a
team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring
our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has
active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active
allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network,
complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.
ABOUT US
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our
two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated
conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals
going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to
achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and
wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink
of extinction.
What do we offer?
At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:
NB: We reserve the right to close our advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.
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