Animal Assistant
Job title and
reference: Animal Assistant (ref:
CPE3.17)
Salary: £20,200 per
annum (rising to £20,604 after probation)
Contract type: Fixed term until 31
October 2018
Two positions available
Hours of work: Full time/35 hour week on
a rolling rota which includes working 3 weekends in 4.
The Horniman Museum
and Gardens in south east London has been open since Victorian times, when the
tea trader and philanthropist, Frederick John Horniman first opened his house
and extraordinary collection of objects to the local community. Since then, our
collection has grown significantly and includes internationally important
collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as an acclaimed
aquarium and natural history gallery – all surrounded by 16 acres of beautiful
Gardens offering breath taking views across London.
The Animal Walk and
Butterfly House further bring to life founder Frederick Horniman’s vision of an
outside space reflecting the Museum’s collections. The Animal Walk is home to
alpacas, goats, sheep, guinea pigs, rabbits and chickens, both the Animal Walk
and Butterfly House guide visitors on walks through their centres for a close
up views of animals and butterflies.
We are looking for
two Animal Assistants to assist the Animal Keeper in the day-to-day running of
the Animal Walk & Butterfly House. You’ll have a BTEC in Animal Management
(or equivalent) and genuine flair and enthusiasm for animal care.
You will have had
hands-on experience of caring for animals (ideally in a city farm/wildlife
centre/zoo environment), and will be used to interacting with the public in a
busy and popular attraction - you’ll be able to inform and enthuse visitors of
all ages about the animals in your care. You’ll be able to work in all aspects
of running the Animal Walk & Butterfly House (animal care, maintenance,
record-keeping, plant propagation and care) and willing to work outside all
year round in all weathers.
The closing date for
applications is 10am on Tuesday 18 April 2017. Interviews will be held on
Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 April 2017.
The Horniman is
committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all
sections of the community.
More details and how
to apply HERE
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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