Major responsibilities

The Senior Manager – Wildlife Rescue and Animal Collection is responsible for leading the operations of the public facing Animal Programmes & Exhibits, and the established Wildlife Rescue Centre. The role will serve as Co-head of the Fauna Conservation Department and candidates have experience to navigate the core requirements below.

1. Operation Leadership

• • Maintain high standards of operation of the wildlife rescue programme.
  • Responsibility for animal care and welfare under the Animal Programmes & Exhibits (APE), and Rescue Centre operations.
  • Oversee all operational requirements of APE and Rescue work, ensuring high standards of ethics, animal welfare and operational efficiency.
  • Supervise annual safety reviews.
  • Lead annual site safety assessments.
  • Member of the management team of KFBG
  • Review and develop section workplans, procedures and protocols with consideration for staff, animal welfare and safety.

2. People Management & Department Development

• • Oversee senior staff workplans and ensure adherence to schedules, deadlines and KPIs.
  • Lead staff training, development and supervision.
  • Conduct senior staff appraisals and annual performance review processes.
  • Oversee the department's Volunteer Programme and support the development of annual internship project scopes and internship programmes.
  • Assist with staff recruitment processes and participate in recruitment panels where required.

3. Financial Planning, Administration & Governance

• • Assist in monitoring monthly expenditure and budget performance.
  • Assist with external funding administration.
  • Manage service contract applications and related recruitment processes.
  • Monitor departmental reporting schedules and ensure timely completion of reports.
  • Attend and assist in preparing agendas for monthly update and review meetings with the Director, Nature Conservation.

4. Strategic Partnerships, Representation & Organisational Culture

• • Represent KFBG on relevant government committees and maintain relationships with key government departments.
  • Develop and strengthen existing and new partnerships in Mainland China.
  • Attend workshops, conferences and professional events in Hong Kong and overseas.
  • Work in line with KFBG's Vision, Mission and Values and evaluate personal performance accordingly.
  • Participate in activities that promote organisational culture and employee engagement across KFBG.

Job Requirements

• • A good team player with strong leadership abilities, able to inspire and lead the department.
  • Commitment to the mission, vision and values of KFBGC.
  • Higher Degree and professional qualification in a relevant field.
  • Previous related experience including ecological research, animal husbandry and wildlife rescue is preferred.
  • Physically fit to work in an outdoor environment and in adverse weather.
  • Commitment to quality, and health and safety standards.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time-management skills.
  • Valid driving license is preferred.

Application Method
Interested parties, please send your CV with current / last salary, expected salary and availability to the People & Culture Department, Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corporation, Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong or via email at pnc@kfbg.org