Keeper
Living Coasts
An exciting
opportunity to work in a unique location- Living Coasts Coastal Zoo and
Aquarium is looking for a bird keeper.
Living Coasts is
home to seals, otters, penguins, a wide number of sea birds and wading
species. The aquarium includes local
coastal species, rays, archer fish, four eyed fish, octopus and more.
The ideal candidate
will have a minimum of two years’ experience working at a zoological collection
or similar establishment and will have completed the DMZAA course or will have
over 4 years’ experience. Experience of working within a bird department and
excellent bird husbandry skills essential.
The successful
applicant will be a proactive person who can work under their own initiative
with excellent attention to detail. You will be a self-disciplined team player
with good observation skills, accurate record keeping and a positive attitude.
A degree or
qualification in a related subject would be desirable.
This is a full time
position working 38.75 hours per week.
Living Coasts offers the following benefits (after
probationary period):
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- 28 days paid holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) rising to 33 days after 5 years
- Company sick pay
- Branded uniform provided (as required)
- Relevant internal and external training provided
- Free entry to our 3 zoos for staff and immediate family
- Complimentary tickets
- Discounts in our Catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)
- Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date for
applications is: 24th Feb 2019
For more details and
to complete our online application form please visit our website:
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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