Introduction

The English School of Falconry is one of the UK's largest bird of prey centres, home to over 200 birds of prey. Providing daily flying displays, visitor experience days, educational visits, outside displays, and we work for large companies providing corporate events. They have an opening for an apprentice falconer to join their team.

About the Employer

Welcome to Herrings Green Activity Farm, a family-run destination that’s home to over 200 majestic birds of prey and a delightful array of friendly farm animals. Nestled in the heart of Wilstead, Bedfordshire, we offer an unforgettable countryside experience for visitors of all ages.

What You'll Do

The successful applicant will go on to learn the art of falconry; learning how to:

Handle, train and fly different species of birds of prey.
Husbandry, day to day running of the bird of prey centre.
Trained in giving flying displays, educational talks and visits and running experience days.
Applicant must have a full clean driving licence.
Be good at working well on their own as well as working closely with their colleagues, be punctual, enthusiastic, outgoing and confident and have a keen interest in birds of prey.
No previous experience required, all training will be given.
This is a challenging position, birds of prey require the best care in all weathers, it is a physically demanding job. However, it is an incredibly rewarding career which has become a way of life.

Training Outcome

Will provide the opportunity to go on to work at other zoos, bird of prey centres.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - English - 4
Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: This is a full-time position 5 days a week, including weekends & Bank Holidays 8.30am - 5.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

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