Bird Keeper
Job Title: Bird Keeper
Department: Bird Department
Reporting
to: Head of Bird
Department / Deputy Head of Bird Department
Full
time / Part-time: Full Time
(42.5 Hours per week, weekends may be included)
Permanent
/ Contract: Fixed Term (one year)
The Role
We
are seeking a highly motivated individual to promote the Trust's work in the
captive breeding of endangered species by working on the daily management of
the animal collection and to ultimately play a crucial role in fulfilling
Durrell’s mission of saving species from extinction.
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The
role will include the daily husbandry (maintaining high standards of
cleanliness in animal enclosures, public viewing areas and “off view”
facilities as well as the preparation and distribution of food to the animals
following prescribed diets) of a diverse collection of Birds in conjunction
with the other section staff;
§
To
deliver regular public engagement activities, including keeper talks as required,
about the animals on site to provide accurate, current and in-depth information
relating to the breadth of conservation work of the Trust;
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Detailed
record keeping;
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Research;
§
Training
of visiting students;
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Behind
the scenes tours and participation in wider Bird and zoo activities as
required.
The Candidate
§
It
is desired that applicants have a BSc (Hons) Zoology or related qualification
and proven experience in the successful husbandry of a variety of Bird species
(in other zoos, museums, universities, private collections, etc.);
§
Wide
knowledge of biology, ecology and captive requirements of animal species for
which post is responsible;
§
A
logical, precise and consistent approach to animal keeping is required as is
competency with standard computer software;
§
Good
written and verbal communication skills and considerable interpersonal skills
are essential as the position involves interaction not just with colleagues but
also students, visitors and on occasion the media;
§
The
successful applicant will be a strong team player able to maintain a high work
rate, high levels of cleanliness and an organised work environment.
How to apply
To
apply for this position please send your completed application form and CV with
cover letter to recruitment@durrell.org, clearly indicating for which position
you wish to apply for.
Closing
date for applications: Friday 20th
July 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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