Are you interested in working with birds of prey in a busy park?

We have a number of posts available at the park.

1) Full time Falconer:

We are looking for a full time Falconer to join our busy park here in Knutsford. The successful applicants will be required to work in all manner of roles throughout the park, including:

  • Animal training
  • Carry out every day tasks required in a busy park
  • Conduct visitor one-to-one or group experiences
  • Perform presentations to visiting groups
  • Animal husbandry
  • Take part in our flying demonstrations

Requirements:

  • Experience working in this field is preferred but not essential as training will be given
  • Applicant must have animal-based qualifications
  • Applicant must have a full driver’s licence
  • Applicant must be 18 or over
  • Applicant must be confident and hard working
  • Applicant must be able to engage with visitors at the park in a friendly and welcoming manner
  • Be available to work at events outwith normal working hours
  • Applicant must provide a PDF of their current CV

Job Package:

  • Rate of pay is based on National Living Wage (NLW) if you’re aged 23 or over / National Minimum Wage (NMW) if you’re aged under 23 or an apprentice. Rate of pay is reviewed after 3 month probationary period.
  • Working on a rota basis with a minimum of 7 hours per day, 5 days a week
  • Annual leave which accrues based on hours of work
  • 3 month probation period

2) Part time Falconer:

We are looking for a part time Falconer to join our busy park here in Knutsford. The successful applicants will be required to work in all manner of roles throughout the park, including:

  • Animal training
  • Carry out every day tasks required in a busy park
  • Conduct visitor one-to-one or group experiences
  • Perform presentations to visiting groups
  • Animal husbandry
  • Take part in our flying demonstrations

Requirements:

  • Experience working in this field is preferred but not essential as training will be given
  • Applicant must have animal-based qualifications
  • Applicant must have a full driver’s licence
  • Applicant must be 18 or over
  • Applicant must be confident and hard working
  • Applicant must be able to engage with visitors at the park in a friendly and welcoming manner
  • Be available to work at events outwith normal working hours
  • Applicant must provide a PDF of their current CV

Job Package:

  • Rate of pay is based on National Living Wage (NLW) if you’re aged 23 or over / National Minimum Wage (NMW) if you’re aged under 23 or an apprentice. Rate of pay is reviewed after 3 month probationary period.
  • Part time hours will be discussed at interview stage and agreed on acceptance of position.
  • Annual leave which accrues based on hours of work
  • 3 month probation period

3) Full time Customer Service, Cafe and Shop Assistant:

We are looking for a full time customer service, cafe and shop assistant to join our busy park here in Knutsford.

The successful applicant will be required to work in all manner of roles throughout the park, including:

  • Greeting visitors on arrival at the park
  • Taking payments for daily tickets, events and experiences
  • The daily running of the cafe and shop
  • Keeping customer areas throughout the park tidy
  • Cleaning duties

Requirements:

  • Experience working in this field is preferred but not essential as training will be given
  • Applicant must have customer service experience
  • Applicant must be confident and hard working
  • Applicant must be able to engage with visitors at the park in a friendly and welcoming manner
  • Applicant must have a full driver’s licence
  • Applicant must be 18 or over
  • Be available to work at events outwith normal working hours
  • Applicant must provide a PDF of their current CV

Job Package:

  • Rate of pay is based on National Living Wage (NLW) if you’re aged 23 or over / National Minimum Wage (NMW) if you’re aged under 23 or an apprentice. Rate of pay is reviewed after 3 month probationary period.
  • Working on a rota basis with a minimum of 7 hours per day, 5 days a week
  • Annual leave which accrues based on hours of work
  • 3 month probation period

4) Part time Customer Service, Cafe and Shop Assistant:

We are looking for a part time customer service, cafe and shop assistant to join our busy park here in Knutsford.

The successful applicant will be required to work in all manner of roles throughout the park, including:

  • Greeting visitors on arrival at the park
  • Taking payments for daily tickets, events and experiences
  • The daily running of the cafe and shop
  • Keeping customer areas throughout the park tidy
  • Cleaning duties

Requirements:

  • Experience working in this field is preferred but not essential as training will be given
  • Applicant must have customer service experience
  • Applicant must be confident and hard working
  • Applicant must be able to engage with visitors at the park in a friendly and welcoming manner
  • Applicant must have a full driver’s licence
  • Applicant must be 18 or over
  • Be available to work at events outwith normal working hours
  • Applicant must provide a PDF of their current CV

Job Package:

  • Rate of pay is based on National Living Wage (NLW) if you’re aged 23 or over / National Minimum Wage (NMW) if you’re aged under 23 or an apprentice. Rate of pay is reviewed after 3 month probationary period.
  • Part time hours will be discussed at interview stage and agreed on acceptance of position.
  • Annual leave which accrues based on hours of work
  • 3 month probation period

To apply for any of the above positions, please email Daisy Bessant at daisy@gauntlet.info, with:

  • Full name
  • Contact number
  • Which position you are interested in
  • Your CV

We will inform successful applicants in due course.

Deadline for job applications: Tuesday 28th February 2022, interviews will commence shortly thereafter.

All applications MUST be emailed, please DO NOT respond to this job advert via messenger or by calling the park.