MAMMAL KEEPER -
TWILIGHT
Maternity Cover – 12
months
Chester Zoo is the
UK’s No.1 top zoo and is one of the leading zoological collections in Europe
with an international reputation for achieving its mission in conservation
breeding programmes, research and education.
We currently have a
fantastic opportunity for a Mammal Keeper to join our Twilight Team on a
temporary basis. The Mammal Keeper post will involve the daily care and
management of a variety of Mammal species including spectacled bears, bats
(Rodrigues, Seba’s & Livingstone), giant anteaters and Red pandas to name a
few.
Chester Zoo aims to
set a benchmark for animal welfare and our new Mammal Keeper must be able to
deliver an excellent level of animal husbandry, care and welfare for the
assigned mammals; ensuring that all enclosures and facilities are maintained to
the highest possible standards. The role
will also involve promoting the conservation work at Chester Zoo through daily
interaction with visitors on site.
The successful
candidate will deliver personalised animal experiences to small groups of
visitors in both public zoo spaces, behind the scenes and in animal enclosures.
These encounters generate revenue for the zoo, and so guests are hosted to the
highest standards of customer care and service in accordance with Risk
Assessments, Health and Safety regulations and animal welfare.
We are looking for
someone with proven experience of working with relevant mammal species and
experience of working in a zoo or safari park. The successful candidate will be
educated to HND or degree level in Zoo Animal Management/Zoological Science, or
have the equivalent experience. Excellent observational skills and a good
working knowledge of operant conditioning will be essential. They will also
have outstanding communication skills when interacting with visitors to deal
with their questions, talks and requests for information.
Competency in the
use of computers and basic software packages are required. They will ideally
have proven experience with implementing environmental enrichment and
experience of working within strict SWP. A full clean driving licence is also
required.
Salary is £17,367.09
per annum for a 40 hour week on a rota basis (including some weekends and bank
holidays).
To apply for this
position, please provide your current CV and covering letter stating why you
believe you should be considered for our Mammal Keeper role to http://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers.
Application URL : http://www.chesterzoo.careers/applynow/36e006a78040ae20?s=ZooNewsDigest
Closing date for
applications is Sunday 11th October 2015
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