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Animal Keeper
Based in the heart
of England, Twycross Zoo (TZ) is an award-winning conservation charity and
rapidly growing visitor attraction. The Zoo is committed to supporting global
welfare and conservation efforts in the captive breeding of endangered species
whilst supporting projects from many different countries around the world,
including Ape Action Africa, Lola Ya Bonobo and the FFI Cao Vit Gibbon Project.
In 2014, the Zoo
launched its 20-year, £55million Masterplan. Since this time, new habitats
which have opened to the public include Giraffe Savannah and Gibbon Forest.
Recently TZ have opened a £3.5 million new world-class chimpanzee habitat,
Chimpanzee Eden, and are looking forward to building on this continued growth
and success. As part of the Zoo’s Masterplan development programme, other
investments have also included new habitats and renovations such as Lorikeet
Landing, a Lemur walk-through and Butterfly Forest, all of which offer visitors
an immersive and inspiring experience with the animals.
At TZ you’ll be part
of an evolving and progressive organisation, with staff engagement at its very
core by ensuring inclusion through superb communication. TZ offers a diverse
range of roles and is committed to the fundamental approach of equal opportunities
in employment. The Zoo’s team strives to educate and inspire everyone to care
about, and therefore contribute to saving, the other species with which we
share our planet. With a dedicated and enthusiastic team of colleagues at its
heart, the Zoo aims to become a recognised “Centre of Excellence” that
continues to make a significant contribution to the welfare and conservation of
animals, especially primates, by being at the heart of conservation.
What will this role of Animal Keeper entail?
As an Animal Keeper,
you’ll play a key role in caring for the animals in the Large Mammals section
of Twycross Zoo, ensuring that animal keeping is carried out to the Zoo’s
required standards. Your duties will include but not be limited to;
• Preparing and
distributing food and water to animals
• Assisting with the
capture and restraint of animals when required
• Learning about the
animals and reporting any animal health concerns to the Section Head
• Assisting with
maintaining enclosures, food preparation and public viewing areas to a high
standard of hygiene, cleanliness and exhibition
• Motivating and
encouraging colleagues, and assisting with the development of trainee Keepers
and providing guidance to work experience students and apprentices
• Answering
enquiries from the public in a helpful and polite manner, whilst working
closely with the visitor experience team, helping guests feed the animals etc.
• Willing to be
trained as a first aider and to be on call as part of the Zoo's first aid duty
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What will I need to be considered for this Animal
Keeper vacancy?
• At least 2 years’
experience of animal keeping, along with an appropriate animal related
qualification (or willing to work towards)
• Superb knowledge
of animals and all responsible work practices relevant to zoonotic diseases
• A passion in the
Zoo’s work and purpose
• Excellent verbal
and written communication skills
• Ability to work
effectively without supervision, with a flexible approach to duties and working
hours
What will I receive in return?
Salary: £18,895 per
annum
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours: 5
days out of 7, 8am to 6pm and 8am to 5pm during the winter months
Benefits: 31 days
holiday per annum (inclusive of bank holidays), along with the benefit of a
staff membership card, giving you free entry to the Zoo on your days off and
discounts in our retail and food outlets. Free onsite parking.
Location:
Atherstone, Warwickshire (on the A444, which is easily accessed via the A5 and
the M42 Junction 11).
All applications to
be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.
To apply for this
position, please head over to www.jobs.twycrosszoo.org
, where you will be able to select this role and submit your CV for
consideration.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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