Admin Receptionist
A vacancy has become available for an admin receptionist at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park. Join this ever-growing charity in delivering high standards of customer service, as well as assisting the existing admin team.
This exciting position will enable the candidate to meet visitors to the park, answer queries, assist with bookings and work as part of the administration team.
Hours of work: Saturdays weekly – may change to support the needs of the charity or extra hours available to cover annual leave or events.
Rate of pay: National Living Wage
Minimum age: Applicants should be at least 16 years of age to apply.
What is involved?
We are The Parrot Zoo Trust, a registered charity for the rehoming and rehabilitation of parrots and animals. As a part of our charity, we are a visitor attraction to provide an enriching and educational day out to people of all ages and walks of life. The admin team is an integral part of welcoming visitors, assisting with queries and bookings, as well as the productivity and storage of data. The candidate will have a main focus of customer service at the reception kiosk, answering the phone and emails, as well as additional administration tasks to maintain high standards of efficiency.
What is expected of you?
We are looking for a candidate that is confident working within a team and speaking with the general public. The candidate should have a positive working attitude. A background working in an administrative environment or the public sector is preferred, but all candidates will be considered. The candidate may be asked to be involved in our public events at the park and an array of admin tasks around the office. They will be expected to maintain a neat and hygienic working environment.
Due to our rural location, the candidate will be expected to have suitable and reliable travel arrangements to and from work and/or a full driving license.
How to apply
Email your CV and a covering letter to: [email protected]
If you are successfully shortlisted then we will send a reply and job description within 14 days.
Please understand that we often receive a high amount of applications and may not be able to contact everyone. If you are accepted for interview then we will contact you.
Applications close on Monday 28th Sepetmber 2026, with interviews conducterd the following week.
POSITION CLOSED
Animal Keeper & Education Officer
12 month contract
We are looking for a dedicated and qualified Animal Keeper and Education Officer to join our team. Parrots are at the forefront of all that we do, so we are looking for a keeper that is confident in working with Psittacines and to lead in delivering our educational material for schools; for immediate start.
Hours of work: 40 hours per week.
Rate of pay: National Living Wage
Contract: 12 months
What is involved?
We are The Parrot Zoo Trust, a registered charity for the rehoming and rehabilitation of Parrots and other exotic species. Therefore, you will be working mainly with a psittacine collective. We are looking for someone who is dedicated and passionate, able to work outdoors in all weathers to care for and enrich the animals within the park. Working with animals can be very physically demanding and will involve a high volume of cleanliness & manual labour when clearing, re-bedding and maintaining enclosures. Applicants will also take lead on developing and delivering educational material to school and college groups, including but not limited to key stages 1, 2 and 3.
What is expected of you?
We are looking for a candidate with a special interest and passion for animals and education. We are The Parrot Zoo Trust, so confidence around bird species is a must. It is beneficial to have gained a qualification in Animal Care or Husbandry & provide evidence of any academic achievements relating to this role, but all applicants will be considered. Part of this role will be to work closely with work experience students and volunteers of the charity, as well as the general public in the form of school and group bookings or experiences. We expect our staff to conduct themselves in a timely & professional manner at all times while representing our charity.
How to apply
Please email [email protected] with your CV and cover letter.
If you are successfully shortlisted then we will send an application form and job description within 7 days.
Please understand that we often receive a high amount of applications and may not be able to contact everyone. If you are accepted for interview then we will contcat you.