Animal Keeper –
Mammals
Bristol Zoo Gardens
Permanent Position,
working 80 hours per fortnight
Salary range from
£17,076 to £19,187 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
Bristol Zoological
Society is recruiting for the position of Animal Keeper on our Mammal section
at the Bristol Zoo Gardens site in Clifton, Bristol. This is a full-time
position working 80 hours per fortnight as part of the departmental 14 day
rota, which will include weekends and bank holidays. It may also include
occasional evening work.
Applicants should be
educated to at least GCSE level, to include English and a biological science.
Holding the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals – DMZAA
(previously known as ANCMZA) would be an advantage. Previous employment as a mammal keeper in a
recognised animal collection is preferred, along with experience working with
great apes or pinnipeds.
A positive outlook,
the ability to work within a team and having a good knowledge of the
conservation and educational roles of zoos is required. We are looking for
excellent communication skills, written and oral, as well as knowledge of
animal training. You will be expected to engage with our guests and deliver
regular talks.
This is a practical
position assisting in all aspects of management and husbandry of the Zoo’s
mammal collection. You will need to have a good level of physical fitness.
To apply for this
position please use the following link https://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/animal-keeper-mammals
Closing date for
applications is: 26th Apr 2019
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