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Senior Animal Keeper
Primates and Small Mammals Team
Join our vibrant organization!
As
an action oriented conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife’s desire is to
connect people with nature. Through enthusing people about the wonders of the
natural world we’re certain they’ll share our passion to conserve it. Our
success relies on two key things. The impression we create through our 140 acre
zoological park, Marwell Zoo, with its wide array of exotic and endangered
species and the family of talented people we employ who share our passion and
bring our vision to life.
We
have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Animal Keeper to join our Primate and
Small Mammals Team. This position would suit a Keeper who has comprehensive
knowledge & wide ranging experience with primates & small mammals.
Roles
and responsibilities will include supporting the Team Leader with the
co-ordination & supervision of the daily operations of the team, ensuring
high standards of animal husbandry are maintained at all times along with daily
checks and record keeping.
Applicants
will need to have previous experience of working with primates & small
mammals in a zoological collection, hold 5 GCSE’s or equivalent and a full
driving licence valid for the UK. The DMZAA or
equivalent qualification in animal management is also essential at Senior
Keeper level.
The
successful candidate will be able to work well as part of a team, have the
ability to use their initiative, display interest and commitment to animal
welfare and conservation, and must possess strong verbal communication
skills, as talking to members of the public is an essential part
of the role.
Accommodation
may be available on a short term basis to the successful candidate. Please note
this would incur a rental cost.
If
you would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation and become
part of our Marwell Family, please visit our website, marwell.org.uk for a full
candidate brief and our application form. This application form must be
completed for you to be considered for this role.
Successful applicants
for vacancies with Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a DBS check as a
condition of employment.
Marwell Wildlife is an
equal opportunities employer.
Colden Common, Winchester, Hants, SO21 1JH. Registered
charity number 275433. marwell.org.uk
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