Vacancy - Zookeeper - Belfast City Council

Belfast City Council

Zookeeper

Salary Scale 5: £18,907 - £20,736 per annum (pay award pending)

Parks and Leisure Department - Parks and Cemeteries

Services Section

You will be responsible, either individually or as part of a team, for the general husbandry of Zoo animals including the cleaning and inherent safety of enclosures, the preparation and storage of animal food and the cleaning of animals. You will also be responsible for interacting with visitors and other Zoo users through presentations, tours, talks and events as required.

You must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms:

¥ have a relevant qualification in an animal related discipline such as the City and Guilds Animal Management Certificate or equivalent qualification and be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, that you have at least one year's zoo keeping experience;

or

¥ be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, that you have at least two years' zoo keeping experience.

Completed application forms must be returned to Head of Human Resources at the address below, or emailed to jobs@belfastcity.gov.uk no later than 4pm on Monday, 7 July 2008.

Information can be provided in alternative formats on request. Applications will not be accepted by fax. Canvassing will disqualify. Application forms can be requested from the Human Resources Section, The Cecil Ward Building, 4-10 Linenhall Street, Belfast, BT2 8BP; our Jobline on 028 9027 0481; our website, www.belfastcity.gov.uk/jobs or by emailing jobs@belfastcity.gov.uk

Belfast City Council is an equal opportunties employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you have a disability and have difficulty applying for a job with Belfast City Council, please contact our Disabiity Careline 028 9027 0396. Peter McNaney, Chief Executive.


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