Experienced Elephant
Keeper
Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo is
seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable individual to join its team of
experienced elephant keepers working with 4
African elephants.
This is a full time
position working 40 hours per week 5 days out of 7 on a rotational basis.
The ideal candidate
will have worked for a minimum of two years in a recognised zoological
institution and have notable experience of working with elephants in either a
free contact or protected contact environment.
It is expected that
you will have been awarded the DMZAA or an equivalent qualification. However,
due consideration will be given to the individuals own level of zoological
experience. You should have a clean full UK drivers licence.
Good communication skills, both written and
oral are necessary and you will be expected to engage with visitor experiences
including the delivery of keeper talks.
The successful
applicant will be responsible for but not limited to; cleaning and presentation
of exhibits, feeding and general care and welfare of the elephants and
associated tasks. You will work as part of a team of experienced elephant
keepers but also work singularly as required whilst reporting to the Head of
Section.
To apply for this
job:
Please send your CV
and covering letter marked for the attention of The Curator, Colchester Zoo
Ltd, Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL.
Or alternatively
apply via email to vacancies@colchesterzoo.org
The closing date for
applications for this position is 1st September 2017.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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