Experienced animal
keeper
Alameda Wildlife
Conservation Park
The Alameda Wildlife
Conservation Park (AWCP) has a vacancy for an experienced animal keeper to join
our small team.
This is an exciting
opportunity to help the park to achieve its objectives: To achieve excellent
husbandry standards, partake in conservation projects relevant to our
collection and to provide excellent conservation education.
The AWCP is a small
park, originally set up for rescued and confiscated animals, now housing a
range of exotic species. We have exciting plans for the future and are looking
to build a strong and successful team to see these through to fruition.
Roles:
Keepers are required
to be involved in a full range of husbandry duties including general enclosure
cleaning, food provisions, husbandry training, and enrichment programmes across
all sections of the park. Attention to detail and experience with enclosure
furnishing and maintenance would be an advantage. Keepers will also be
encouraged to take on other important roles within the park. An interest and/or
experience of education, conservation or fundraising would be an advantage as
opportunities to expand these areas will be an option for a suitable
candidate. Reception duties, educational
talks and tours are also a requirement. The successful applicant must be
enthusiastic and a good team player but also have the ability to work
independently.
Starting salary:
£19,260
Position requirements:
• Full time 37hrs/wk
• Hours; 9am-5pm. Includes weekend and bank
holiday work on a rotated basis. Due to a small staff base, flexibility is
required.
Roles and responsibilities:
• Carrying out and enforcing high standards
of welfare and animal husbandry routines e.g. food preparation, feeding,
cleaning, enrichment provision etc.
• Undertake and record animal observations.
ZIMS or ARKS experience would be desirable.
• Deliver high standards of visitor
interaction in the form of keeper talks, experiences, tours and education and
charity events.
Overseeing work
experience, volunteers and interns
• Liaise and assist in general duties and
requirements as directed by senior management
• Other duties to support effective and
efficient site maintenance may include: First Aider, pruning, gardening and
general cleaning in order to maintain high standards.
Applicant requirements:
• An animal science related qualification
• 2 years experience in a zoological
collection
• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptable for a flexible rota
• Physically fit for the demands of this role
• Driving licence
If you would like
the opportunity to join our expanding and proactive team please send your CV
and cover letter to: info@awcp.gi
Closing date: 15
January 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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