ANIMAL KEEPER – Full Time
We are looking to
add a dedicated animal keeper to join our team, on a varied hour, fixed
full-time contract (5 days), working with a variety of taxa.
It's an exciting
time here as we continue with our expansion plans and see new, exciting species
added to the collection.
The ideal candidate
will be highly motivated and passionate about wildlife, with the skills
required to communicate this to our visitors.
You must be able to
demonstrate knowledge of modern zoo practices relating to husbandry, nutrition,
enrichment and veterinary care as well as understanding the importance of
research and conservation activities.
There are also heavy
focuses on site maintenance and horticulture.
The successful
candidate should have previous experience working with animals in a similar
role in a zoological collection and hold a relevant qualification in animal
management.
The position also
includes educational work, providing tours to school groups and assisting with
outreach activities.
Delivering
educational talks and animal experiences are also an important part of the
position.
The position will
cover working on all sections on a scheduled basis. These being primates,
carnivores, birds, small mammals and reptiles.
Experience with
primates & small carnivores is preferable but not essential as in-house
training will be provided.
HOURS OF WORK
This is full time
contract, on a flexi rota system which includes working regular weekends and
bank holidays as well as being on call for out of hour's emergencies and
working sometimes early or late to meet business needs.
Normal hours are
seasonal - Main season (8am-5pm), Winter season (8am-5pm) – Currently. These
may be subject to change.
We use a system
called BrightHR to notify of monthly rotas in advance and training will be
given upon induction. Pay is in line with national minimum wage.
Skills:
• Relevant
qualification.
• Previous
experience working within a zoological collection with specified taxa.
• Motivated
and enthusiastic individual who can work alone and as part of a team.
• Good
verbal and written communication skills.
• People
management experience preferable.
• Good
organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent
hygiene standards.
• Computer
literate.
• Wide
knowledge of biology, ecology and captive requirements of taxa relevant to the
collection.
• Flexible
approach to work and ability to work under pressure
• Full
clean driving license is preferable but not essential.
• Good
understanding of health and safety within the work place is also essential.
CLOSING DATE
24.10.18
Should we receive
sufficient applications before this, we will extend or shorten the deadline as
appropriate.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will take
place on 1st & 2nd November.
If you are
successful, you will be invited along for two trial days at the centre.
TO APPLY
To apply, please
download an application form from www.hemsleyconservationcentre.com/vacancies
If you haven’t heard
from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this
occasion you have been unsuccessful.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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