Friday, December 14, 2018

Senior Animal Keeper - Birds

Lead / Senior Animal Keeper - Birds (Full-Time / Permanent)

Overview

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. Through the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists and our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos, our purpose is to inspire, inform and employ people to stop wild animals going extinct.

Role Profile

An exciting opportunity has arisen at ZSL London Zoo for Lead/Senior Animal Keeper in our Birds department. The role will involve the management of a team responsible for the day to day husbandry of a large and diverse collection of Birds, focusing on animal welfare, husbandry, record keeping and ensuring that exhibits are maintained to the highest standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Assist Team Leader and Deputy Team leader in managing, mentoring and training staff.
Assist Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader in ensuring that the relevant systems (ZIMS etc.) are kept up to date and accurate.
Quality control and an ability to problem solve day to day work on section with appropriate communication and consultation with Team Leader and Deputy Team leader.
In consultation with other stakeholders, write and implement training processes and protocols, best practice guidelines and procedures for health and safety and animal husbandry purposes.
To Assist the Team Leader and Deputy Team leader in promoting the best welfare and Animal Health is observed by all team members
Observe the behaviour, health and security of animals and report any problems to the Team Leader or Deputy Team Leader including defects or repairs required to enclosures and relevant departments required to support work needed.
Cleaning and maintaining of exhibits and other designated areas.
Broad taxonomic knowledge on a range of bird species managed within zoological collections.
Knowledge of techniques used to handle specific animals should catch ups or veterinary procedures require this.
Be reliable and have good time-keeping and attendance record and able to demonstrate leadership and professionalism

Person Specification

Have great customer service and communication skills as there will be a need to engage and interact with visitors.

Applicants should have experience working with a range of Bird species with a passion for working with
Experience with breeding management and husbandry training of a wide range of Avian species
Have a qualification in a relevant field at university level and/or diploma in the DZMAA Keeper’s course.

To Apply

Applicants will need to upload their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) by clicking the "Apply for this job online" . If you have any queries regarding this position or when applying through the system please contact Human Resources at hr@zsl.org.

Closing date for applications: Midnight (23:59) Wednesday 2nd January 2019.

The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728.