2nd
YEAR TRAINEE/ANIMAL KEEPER VACANCY
Vacancies have arisen for a 2nd year Trainee/Animal
Keeper at Banham Zoo.
About the role:
The
successful candidate will work under the leadership of our Animal Keeping team,
providing the best possible care and management for our diverse collection of
animals.
Key
accountabilities:
· Provide the highest level of husbandry
according to the needs and requirements of the animals in your care so the
animals are kept in the best physical and mental health possible, with
consideration to budgetary constraints.
· Effectively work with the animals to minimise stress and risk of injury to all involved.
· Maintain a positive attitude within your
working environment at all times, to reflect the quality of the organization to
both internal and external customers.
· Undertake additional duties that will assist
in the smooth running of the department.
· Must comply, at all times, with department
policies and procedures in relation to administration and health & safety
to ensure they are appropriately followed.
· Continuously develop yourself through
appropriate learning and development activities as agreed by line management in
order to deliver excellence.
· Undertake other tasks as required by your
line management
About you:
To be eligible for this post you must have between 1-3
years full time permanent employment
in a zoological establishment. You must
be prepared to work with all kinds of domestic and exotic species and you will
also provide support for the rest of the keeping team. Applicants must be
hard-working and conscientious. A full driving license is essential and candidates are
expected to be computer literate with a reasonable understanding of Microsoft
Word and ZIMS, training can be provided if necessary.
About us:
Based
at Banham Zoo you will work an average 40 hour week, however, working hours
will be flexible and include weekends, bank holidays and occasional evenings. Some
additional weekend cover may be required to provide holiday cover. No
accommodation is offered with this role.
If you would like an opportunity to join a fantastic
team please download an application form from our website and send it with a
covering letter, explaining why you would be a suitable candidate for this
position to:- Mike Woolham, ZSEA Ltd (Banham Zoo), The Grove, Banham, Norfolk
NR16 2HE or email to mike.woolham@zsea.org
Closing date for applications is 23rd
May 2019.
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