Senior Keeper – Peak
Wildlife Park
Key
Responsibilities:
• Working with a
diverse range of animals, covering all areas of animal husbandry
• Training and
record keeping
• Assisting with the
training and development of staff
• Engaging with
members of the public and carrying out one-to-one animal experiences
• Creating and
delivering talks and presentations
Key Skills &
Requirements:
• Experience working with primates, ungulates and penguins
• Enthusiastic and
highly motivated with a proven track record in zoo animal management
• Good team worker
with excellent communication skills
• Commitment to
continued professional development of yourself and other staff
• Previous
experience of supervising and training staff
• Diploma in the
Management of Zoo animals and Aquaria (DMZAA) or an equivalent qualification
Desirable:
•
Computer literate with an excellent understanding of the Microsoft Office
package and working knowledge of
ZIMS would be desirable.
• Experience working
with and maintaining large marine filtration systems.
• Gun license
• Full UK driving
license
Working hours will
vary depending on time of year, with longer shifts during the summer period and shorter days
throughout winter. Staff are salaried so wages are not affected by varying hours.
Salary will be
dependent on experience and will include other company benefits.
Please apply on-line
by sending your CV with a covering letter to: hr@peakwildlifepark.co.uk by the 14th of
February.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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