Assistant Head
Keeper
Permanent – Full time – 40 hours per week.
Award winning
Blackpool Zoo is looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Head Keeper to
assist in overseeing the day to day running of the Animal Department. Your main
focus will be to supervise, support and assist the animal keeping team ensuring
the highest standards of animal care and welfare at all times, Zoo best
practice, compliance with H&S regulations and a consistent and continuous
performance to improve the overall zoo animal management standards is the key
focus of this role.
We are looking for
someone to be a positive role model to others through demonstrated behaviors
& you will need to be able to manage and priorities a diverse workload and
have problem solving skills.
As well as being
responsible for staff supervision, you will also be part of the Senior
Animal Management
team where you will assist and deputize for the Head Keeper and Animal Manager.
You will be expected to play a very active role in developing and moving
forward the animal department within its framework aims and objectives in this
new and exciting time within Blackpool Zoo’s history.
You will currently be working at a similar
level in a well-recognized animal collection and will have at least 6 years zoo
keeping experience working with a wide range of taxa. You will possess the
DMZAA course, or equivalent and will need to be hard working, physically fit,
enthusiastic and reliable.
The successful
candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a
proven ability to motivate and manage staff.
You will have a
thorough understanding and interest in modern zoo management, including Zoo
legislation, animal enrichment and training using positive operant conditioning
methods.
Blackpool zoo
currently maintains over 200 species of animals including many high profile zoo
species such as Asian Elephant, Giraffe, Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra, Lions, Amur
Tigers, Iberian Wolves, Bornean Orang-utan, Western Lowland Gorilla, Cuban
Flamingo, and Magellanic Penguins along with many more EEP & ESB program
species.
A full driving
license is essential and candidates should also be in the possession of or
willing to apply for a Firearms licence.
We offer a
competitive salary plus performance related bonus and the opportunity to
further your career within the zoological world.
Blackpool Zoo offers
the following benefits (after probationary period);
• 28
days paid holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) rising to 33 days after 5 years.
• Work
place pension
• Company
sick pay (after 1-year service)
• Branded
uniform provided (as required)
• Relevant
internal and external training provided
• Complimentary
tickets
• Free
entry to our 2 sister aquariums for staff and immediate family
• Discount
in our catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)
• Free
staff parking
• Company
life cover
• Childcare
vouchers
Subsidised (on site)
accommodation will be available with this post, if required.
Blackpool Zoo is one
of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and in recent years the zoo has
gone through a rapid modernization and development process.
The Zoo is operated
by Parques Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction operators
which specializes in the tourism/leisure sector. Parques Reunidos currently
operates over 60 parks around the world and attracts over 20million visitors
The closing date for
applications: 31st May 2018
Please note, we will
be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the advertising
period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to the closing
date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as soon as possible
to avoid disappointment. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the
closing date please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We
are only able to provide individual feedback to those candidates who are
successful through to the interview stage.
Please send a
detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered for
this post to Mrs Anita Bubbins, Personnel Manager, Blackpool Zoo, East Park
Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3 8PP or by email to
anita.bubbins@blackpoolzoo.org.uk
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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