QUALIFIED ANIMAL KEEPER
A vacancy
has arisen for a Qualified Animal Keeper at Banham Zoo.
About the role:
The successful candidate will work under the leadership of our Lead
Qualified, Assistant Head and Head Keepers, providing the best possible care
and management for our diverse collection of animals. Taxa include primates, felids, canids, large
hoofstock (including giraffe), small mammals and birds.
Flexibility is key to the successful operation of the animal
department as a whole and Qualified Animal Keepers are expected to be able to
provide cover across a range of species.
Key accountabilities:
- Provide the highest level of husbandry according to the needs and requirements of the animals in your care
- Effectively handle animals to minimize stress and risk of injury to all involved
- Assist in the supervision and development of staff responsible to the role to address staff learning and development needs and promote a positive working environment
- Ensure a positive impression of yourself and the company is presented to all customers (internal and external) at all times to reflect the quality of the organisation
- Monitor compliance within the department of policies and procedures in relation to administration and health and safety to ensure they are appropriately followed
- Continuously develop yourself through appropriate learning and development activities as agreed by line management in order to deliver excellence
About you:
You are expected to have worked full time in a zoo environment for
at least 4 years. You MUST possess the Advanced National Certificate
in the Management of Zoo Animals (ANCMZA) or Diploma in the Management of Zoo
and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) and have experience working with some of the taxa
identified above. If you do not hold
this qualification you will not be considered for the position. The successful candidates will be able to
demonstrate excellent communication skills.
You will have an understanding and interest in modern zoo animal
management, including animal enrichment and training using operant conditioning
methods.
A full driving licence is essential and candidates are expected to
be computer literate with a reasonable understanding of Microsoft Word and ZIMS
although training in ZIMS can be provided if necessary.
About us:
Based at Banham Zoo you will work an average 40 hour week with every
third weekend off, however, working hours will be flexible and include bank
holidays and occasional evenings.
Some additional weekend cover may be required to provide holiday
cover. No accommodation is offered with
this role.
If you
would like an opportunity to join our team please visit our website www.banhamzoo.co.uk Download and complete an application form
and send it, with a covering letter, explaining why you would be a suitable
candidate for this position to:- Sarah Jermy, Head Keeper, Banham Zoo, The Grove, Banham Norfolk NR16
2HE or email sarah.jermy@zsea.org
Closing date is the 7th March 2016,
applications made after this date will not be considered.
Please mention ZooNews Digest should you apply for this post
Many Thanks
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