Senior Keeper –
Hoofstock
Join our vibrant
organisation!
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.
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a full-time Senior Keeper.
For the right
candidate, this post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide range
of hoofstock species from Dorcas Gazelle to White Rhino and contribute to
captive breeding programmes with species such as Okapi, Grevys Zebra, Somali
wild ass and Rothschild Giraffe.
This role is
responsible for supporting both the team and the Team Leader and ensuring high
standards of animal husbandry and welfare at all times whilst ensuring that all
exhibits and facilities are maintained to the highest possible standards. In
order to achieve this, the successful candidate must possess current knowledge
of issues affecting zoological collections and their contributions to
conservation, science, sustainability & education.
Applicants will be
able to demonstrate the importance of team work and the benefits of
self-motivation. You must possess strong communication skills to be able to
fulfill your role as ambassador with our guests and key contributor within your
team.
The successful
candidate will have specialist taxonomic knowledge and experience in Hoofstock
with a minimum Level 3 (ANC / DMZAA) or equivalent qualification in animal
management or biological sciences.
Placed in the top 20
of the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-For-Profit organisations, we know that our
future plans will only be delivered through a great team of highly motivated
people. We’ll provide a generous package and the opportunity to further develop
your professional skills and abilities, to have a big say in future plans and
of course, a fantastic working environment!
Accommodation may be
available on a short term basis to the successful candidate. Please note this
would incur a rental cost. Due to the need to drive park vehicles, candidates
must also hold a full driving license valid for the UK.
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
electronic application form. This application form must be completed for you to
be considered for this role.
Closing Date: Friday 1st July 2016
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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