Job Description

We're not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction that's home to over 30,000 incredible animals within 128 acres of stunning gardens. We're not just the UK's most popular zoo. We're an international wildlife charity that's committed to the recovery of endangered species.
The Role
This is a key role working as part of our award winning Conservation Education and Engagement team, delivering our on site, outreach and virtual programme of workshops for schools, colleges and universities; assisting with the development of activities, workshops and high quality learning resources to support our programme.
As a Conservation Education Assistant you will:

• Work alongside our Conservation Education Officers to deliver Chester Zoo's programme of activities for schools, colleges and universities
• Deliver workshops in-zoo, virtually and as outreach
• Work with colleagues to maximise conservation impact, achieve learning goals and improve visitor/audience experience by contributing to research
• Manage resources
• Support and work with volunteers
• Support administrative tasks

The Package

• Permanent, term-time only basis (based on Cheshire West and Chester term dates)
• Working hours 35 hours per week (term time only), 9am-5pm with a 60 minute (unpaid) lunch break
• Salary 25,396.80 per annum pro rata to 35 hours per week, term-time only
• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%

Our Requirements

• A good knowledge and an ongoing interest of zoo-based conservation and the natural world.
• Outstanding communication skills, in particular verbal and written communication.
• Experience of delivering engaging workshops to a variety of audiences including school aged children.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and time management skills.
• Experience of working with volunteers.
• A full driving licence valid in the UK is essential.
• Although not essential, the following would be desirable:
• Experience of delivering engaging workshops to groups with additional learning needs.
• A sound and up to date knowledge of the National Curriculum and safeguarding legislation and policies.

Closing applications is 25/11/2025
What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?
As the UK's biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there's always lots going on here. We're an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development.
We reserve the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We recommend that if you do wish to be considered that you submit your application as promptly as possible as shortlisting and interviews may be taking place whilst the advert is live.

Skills Required