Chester Zoo is currently on the lookout for somebody to take on the “exciting” role of a part-time Zoo Ranger.
And there’s some brilliant perks that come with the job too.
Ahead of the school holidays, and heading into the busy summer season, the UK’s biggest charity zoo is now recruiting for a new part-time Zoo Ranger to join the team on a permanent basis.
Zoo Rangers are described as being a “key role” that works as part of the Conservation Education and Engagement Team to develop and deliver material that engages visitors with the plant and animal collection, as well the zoo’s worldwide conservation work through a range of “diverse, fun, and exciting” educational experiences.
The role is said to be “pivotal” and one that is “central to the visitor’s experience” at Chester Zoo – with anyone who applies needing to be confident in interacting with up to 500 visitors of all ages at at one time.
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Chester Zoo is looking for a new part-time zoo ranger / Credit: Chester Zoo
Working in “a setting like no other” and patrolling among rare giraffes and tigers within stunning gardens across a 128-acre estate, Zoo Rangers will also be tasked with delivering talks, organising tabletop activities and play-based activities, and telling engaging stories.
It will also be the responsibility of the new Zoo Ranger to manage the Fruit Forest Bat and Lemur animal walkthroughs too.
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Ideal candidates for the role will need to have either a degree in Biology / a conservation-related field or equivalent experience with a wide ranging knowledge of the natural world, as well as good written and verbal communication skills, a dynamic and creative mind, excellent time management, and planning and customer service skills.
A Zoo Ranger is a role that’s “central to the visitor’s experience” / Credit: Chester Zoo
Experience of working in either the childcare or zoo education field is also an advantage, as is a prior knowledge of Chester Zoo’s animal collection and conservation work.
The Zoo Ranger role is a permanent part-time position, with a requirement to work 14 hours per week – including regular weekends, evenings, early morning hours, and extra events as required seven days a week.
Just some of the perks and benefits that come with the role include 33 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), a staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus a number of complimentary tickets for your family and friends, access to healthcare plan, and an employer contributory pension scheme.
Fancy it then? You can find out more about the role and apply on the Chester Zoo website here.
Featured Image – Chester Zoo
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Family-run Greater Manchester business calls out customers for punching cakes
Thomas Melia
A well-known independent Greater Manchester business has taken to social media to call out customers who were caught on CCTV punching their cakes.
Known for everything from cakes and pastries to hot baked goods and custom chocolate designs, Slattery’s in Whitefield has been serving up their gorgeous cake and chocolate creations for over 50 years, all while keeping the business family-run.
Unfortunately, the reason they’re receiving lots of attention at the minute is due to two customers resorting to violence on their pre-packaged sweet-treat products.
The social media account for this Greater Manchester chocolatier has uploaded two images which show the outcome of the fatal blows which struck two of their Victoria Sponge cakes.
Although this punch may have cost them the price of two of their delicious traybakes, later on in the post, Slattery’s issues a big thanks to “All the wonderful families who’ve visited so far this summer.”
“We know cake can be exciting, but a gentle reminder that little bakers should remain under adult supervision at all times – Thank you.”
This third-generation family-run “chocolate wonderland” has brought a smile to many locals’ and tourists’ faces alike with their wide variety of unique-shaped chocolate bars, lollies, grab bags and more.
All throughout 2021, Slattery’s were serving up their moreish Slattery’s Chocolate Lockdown Platters consisting of shortbread, brownies, fudge, pretzels, marshmallows and Oreos, helping Mancs continue to get our sugary fix even during one of the country’s toughest times.
Just look at them – they do the lord’s work:
Slattery’s chocolate shop and bakery has called out customers on social media for punching their pre-packaged cakes / Credit: The Manc Group
As well as attracting visitors with its grand three-storey bakery and chocolate shop, Slattery’s also has its very own restaurant, Mason’s Dining Room, where people flock to attempt the ‘Chocolate Challenge’.
To win, two chocoholics must team up to finish an American-style chocolate fudge cake with chocolate ice cream, a portion of fresh cream and two chocolate pots filled with liquid chocolate sauce – oh and two delicious hot chocolate drinks too.
Any sweet tooth successor will bag themselves one of Slattery’s chocolate medals and a box of handmade chocolates too – in case you needed chocolate anymore.
Lastly, anyone after supporting this Greater Manchester sweet-treat provider can find the chocolatier and cake makers on 197 Bury New Road in Whitefield or via Slattery’s official website HERE.
Featured Images – The Manc Group/Slattery’s (via Instagram)
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Plans to build tower next to Manchester’s historic Britons Protection pub scrapped
Danny Jones
Punters, rejoice: plans to build a large apartment tower next to Manchester’s Britons Protection pub have reportedly been scrapped after a long, drawn-out process and widespread protests.
What a relief.
One of the city’s oldest boozers, the Britons Protection was due to be dwarfed by a large development reaching 26 storeys tall, which not only would have encroached on the cultural landmark and storied watering hole, but also blocked out its popular beer garden to the rear.
We’ve seen a similar loss of outdoor drinking space with the recent St Michael’s development, which has essentially removed the equally historic Sir Ralph Abercromby pub – though it is at least getting a refurb – but in truth, the ‘Protect the Protection’ fight has been going on much longer.
As per a notice published on Manchester City Council’s website this week, it now appears that the plans for 72 new flats have been cancelled, with developers Arrowsmith Management having officially withdrawn their application.
Run by Bahraini businessman Mohamed Abbas Haji, the company is now said to be reassessing its options for the ‘Apex Tower’ proposals.
Speaking to the BBC, Mark Brennan – who took over the pub back in January 2025 – said: “I’m quite happy to be honest, a lot of people say the pub might be busier with more people about, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to people coming in here.”
“It would have looked horrendous… It’s Grade II-listed, so the pub should always be here. It wouldn’t have been a good look, having a big ugly building on top of our building.”
Countless Mancunians have echoed the sentiment over the past few years, with appeals dating back to post-pandemic and a big awareness push in 2021.
Standing for more than two centuries and holding countless awards, it was never going to go quietly.
It also happens to be quite comfortably on our list of the cosiest pubs in Manchester and has been since day dot.
Anyone who’s been in will know the sense of a warm welcome the place always puts out, and we’re overjoyed to hear that years of petitions and campaigning to save it have paid off.
These stories don’t always end with the right outcome (not often enough, anyway), so we’ll definitely be raising a glass to the Britons Protected this weekend.
Unfortunately, we do still have some other sad news from the hospitality sector, as our oldest Manc publican has passed away at a fellow favourite pub.
Emily Sergeant -
5th July 2023 
