Senior Animal Keeper
Location: Edinburgh
Zoo
Salary: Competitive
About Us
the Royal Zoological
Society of Scotland – the charity that owns both RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and RZSS
Highland Wildlife Park – are looking for committed, compassionate and
conservation-minded individuals to join our expert staff team.
RZSS aims to connect
people with nature and safeguard species from extinction, a mission that sees
us work both here in Scotland and in over 20 countries around the world. From
inspiring the next generation about wildlife in our parks to protecting chimpanzees
in the Ugandan rainforest; looking after some of the world’s most endangered
species to saving the Scottish wildcat, RZSS is making a huge difference and we
need your help to continue to grow.
About the role
As a member of the
Living Collections team at Edinburgh Zoo, it is essential that the successful
candidate has experience of working in a supervisory or managerial role,
specifically where the stock is predominantly Birds. It is a requirement of
this role that you will have passed the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and
Aquarium Animals or a directly equivalent zoo husbandry qualification. A
working knowledge of ZIMS, SPARKS and other zoo related management systems
would be desirable. The successful candidate will be required to cover all
aspects of managing the section, including the staff, in the absence of the
Team Leader.
About You
To operate
effectively in this role, practical experience in a zoo or animal-related
environment is essential and experience of working with a range of animal taxon
groups desirable. You must also have up-to-date basic knowledge and
understanding of zoo legislation and best practice, along with a sound basis of
practical knowledge and skills about good animal management including dietary
knowledge. Proven success in animal training or an appropriate qualification in
the use of positive reinforcement training is desirable.
This a full time
permanent position where the working hours are 37.5 hours per week and the post
involves weekend and occasional evening work.
Closing Date:
Wednesday 15 June 2016
For full information
on how to apply, please visit the RZSS vacancy page and follow the
instructions.
Registered charity
number: SC004064
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