Marc Boardman Email & Phone Number

Uk

Working with the team on animal health, welfare and licensing compliance, along with new concept, detailed specification and completion of new developments. Overseeing the collection planning at 7 Wetland Centres across the UK incorporating key messages about the great conservation work undertaken with Spoonbill Sandpipers, Madagascan Pochard and Black-tailed Godwits.

Chester, United Kingdom

Self-employed as a Zoological and Conservation project consultant. Managing, designing and providing liaison support to oversee a variety of projects, both large and small. I can assess and if needbe develop Health and Safety protocols and procedures with a pragmatic approach to ensure, guests, animals and staff work in a safe, but productive environment. I can design and if necessary project manage new developments or refurbish existing facilities to animal welfare or guest interaction and… Show more Self-employed as a Zoological and Conservation project consultant. Managing, designing and providing liaison support to oversee a variety of projects, both large and small. I can assess and if needbe develop Health and Safety protocols and procedures with a pragmatic approach to ensure, guests, animals and staff work in a safe, but productive environment. I can design and if necessary project manage new developments or refurbish existing facilities to animal welfare or guest interaction and immersion. As part of a team (Health and Safety focussed) we trained Local Authorities on how to conduct Zoo Licence Inspections appropriately. The role of the modern keeper has evolved over the last 30 years, they must now be multi-skilled, engaging, fluent communicators, presentable and approachable; do you need to train and develop your team to be more dynamic, we could work to achieve this. Show less

Chessington

This role included overseeing the day to day and strategic running of the Zoo. Managing and promoting educational research, conservation and health and safety. Ensuring the effective management (Including designing Giraffe, Rhino, Children's Zoo, Vet and many other interactive animal facilities) of various multi-million pound projects flourished into successful developments which generated increased awareness and attendance levels to Chessington World of Adventures. In turn, resulting in… Show more This role included overseeing the day to day and strategic running of the Zoo. Managing and promoting educational research, conservation and health and safety. Ensuring the effective management (Including designing Giraffe, Rhino, Children's Zoo, Vet and many other interactive animal facilities) of various multi-million pound projects flourished into successful developments which generated increased awareness and attendance levels to Chessington World of Adventures. In turn, resulting in increased revenue and diversification of revenue streams. Within this role, I initiated and co-founded the Chessington Conservation Fund which resulted in Chessington Zoo establishing vital relationships with like-minded charities. Show less

Chester, United Kingdom

Working within the Estates Department as part of the Management team I was responsible for the Security, Utilities, Residential Properties, DDA, Project Management, Communication systems, and First Aid provisions for the whole site. This was an integral part of the daily operations ensuring fluidity, security and environmental controls.

Chester, United Kingdom

The core duty of this role was to ensure the Zoo always had a security presence, implementing comprehensive and bespoke security alarm systems, creating a new zoo-wide suited locking system, whilst writing and maintaining logistical protocols and procedures.

Chester, United Kingdom

Playing a pivotal role in the team responsible for the daily husbandry and welfare of eleven Asian elephants including setting up the most successful breeding group in Europe.