Overview
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. 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. Through the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists and our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct.
Role Profile
The Institute of Zoology, the research arm of the Zoological Society of London, affiliated to University College London, invites applications for a Part-time Administrator. ZSL is seeking an organised and flexible administrator who will provide support for the delivery of academic courses and alumni knowledge exchange networks as part of the Wildlife Health Bridge. Your key duties will be to assist the tutors in preparation and delivery of learning materials for the students, maintaining our large alumni database and communicating with our alumni. You will have contact with both academics, alumni and students in your supporting role.
Please note: The post is a part-time, 3 day per week contract and the post-holder will be based at the Institute of Zoology in London
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Main responsibilities will include:
- compilation of learning materials
- communication with alumni via newsletters and bulletins
- maintainance of databases on alumni careers and publications
- supporting student facilities at ZSL
- updating course related websites and databases
- facilitation of feedback to and from students
- assisting with organisation of events
- creation of meeting minutes and dissemination of action points
- assisting with any other tasks as may be required.
Please note: The post is a part-time, 3 day per week contract and the post-holder will be based at the Institute of Zoology in London.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will:
- have excellent organizational skills and experience and/or knowledge of using MS office packages or similar
- be educated to undergraduate degree level in a relevant subject (such as Biology, Zoology, Education) or equivalent qualification or equivalent level of work experience in a related field.
- have the ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative.
- be able to develop good working relationships with colleagues at all levels
- have excellent written / oral communication skills and attention to detail.
- a pro-active, flexible approach to your work
For a full Job Description please click here.
To Apply
Applicants will need to upload their CV plus a covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button. If you have any queries regarding these positions or when applying through the system please contact Human Resources at hr@zsl.org.
Closing date for applications: Midnight (23:59) Sunday 14 February 2021
The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728.
