ZooKeeper
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
Position: Animal Keeper (Full-time / Permanent)
Salary: (dependent
on experience)
About Us:
Battersea Park
Children’s Zoo is a well established and expanding family run business.
Battersea is one of two BIAZA accredited zoos within our company. We strive for
the highest standards in animal husbandry, conservation and education.
Our mission is to
promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats
through engagement and interaction with the public, particularly young
children.
Battersea Park
Children’s Zoo promotes and champions the smaller more child friendly species
within the beautiful and historic setting of Battersea park. We endeavor to
inspire young people to take an interest in the natural world.
Overview of Role:
We are seeking an animal Keeper to work with a
wide range of species within our Zoo. The successful candidate will be expected
to ensure high standards of animal welfare, animal husbandry and keep daily
checks and records of animals within all sections.
Working hours are
40hrs per week, worked within a roster which includes regular weekends and bank
holiday’s, so flexibility regarding hours is crucial.
The role is
physically demanding and our site is mainly outdoors, so ability to deal with
all weathers essential.
Applicants must have
a passion for working with a variety of animals within a Zoo environment
however experience with primates and small exotic species is desirable. Good
communication skills and experience of dealing with the public is essential,
together with the ability to work effectively within a team.
A sustained period
of paid employment, interning or volunteering within a U.K. accredited
zoological collection or animal related position required.
Main Duties:
• Assisting as
instructed with the cleaning of all areas within the zoo.
• Assisting as
instructed with enclosure/paddock servicing.
• Assisting under
instruction with the preparation of approved diets.
• Assisting under
instruction/supervision the carrying out of correct feeding procedures where
this is deemed appropriate by the Animal Manager.
• Ensuring that
safety and emergency procedures are followed at all times.
• Assisting where
appropriate with the movement and/or training of animals, “Meet the Animals”
etc. as directed by senior staff.
• Maintaining
courteous and helpful relations with visitors.
• Reporting defects
and repairs required to the Animal Manager or more senior staff.
• Assisting in
various projects related to animal management as directed by senior animal
management staff.
Person Specification:
- Practical experience of animal management with a range of domestic and exotic species including primates.
- Broad taxonomic knowledge on a range of species managed within zoological collections.
- Willingness to work on and learn about evolving husbandry management within zoological collections to include positive re-enforcement training for behavioural management and varied methods of enrichment for a range of species.
- Knowledge of techniques used to handle specific animals should capture or veterinary procedures require this.
- Be able to demonstrate initiative and a pro-active approach to completing tasks beneficial to the section/department without always waiting to be asked.
- Keeper experiences, children’s birthday parties and public engagement particularly with younger children are an essential part of our business, we are very customer focused so please make sure you are.
Please note
· Accommodation will not be provided on
site.
· Public transport is an easy option for
those seeking this position.
· We do not hold telephone or Skype
interviews; all interviews will be held at the Zoo.
Closing date for
applications is: 31st Oct 2018
Please email
hr@chestnutcentre.co.uk for an application form and then return the completed
form along with your C.V. and covering letter to the above email address.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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