Zoo Development Manager (Salary: circa £65.000)

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

Zoo Development Manager (Salary: circa £65.000)

Belfast is a city transformed and now one of the most attractive cities in the UK and Ireland. There’s a quality of life here to rival that of any European city making it an ideal place to live, work, visit or study.

Were seeking to recruit a Zoo Development Manager to be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic plans for Belfast’s Zoo’s growth and improvement, including long-term proposals for investment. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to be responsible for the operational and contractual management of all aspects of the zoological gardens and other facilities and assets. This rewarding job role will see you manage all issues relating to animal husbandry; historical buildings and artefacts; horticulture; hospitality and tourism; catering franchise agreements; procurement and contracts; and the management and supervision of many cross-functional dedicated teams at Belfast Zoo.

As an applicant, you will need to have a relevant qualification in zoology, veterinary medicine or zoo management and have at least seven years’ relevant management experience in a zoological facility.

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The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is before midnight on Monday 8 December 2025. No late applications will be accepted.

As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in this job group in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome. And as young people (people under the age of 35). people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would also be particularly welcome. As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.