EXPERIENCED
ELEPHANT KEEPER (ANIMAL DEPARTMENT)
BLACKPOOL ZOO
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No EK/AD/19
With its new multi-million-pound elephant
facility ‘Project Elephant Basecamp’ opened in 2018 award winning Blackpool Zoo is
currently looking to fill a keeper position within its Elephant Section.
The successful candidate will be working in a
protected contact keeping system and will be assisting in all aspects of the
section’s work, including the delivery of the zoos current Elephant care
program to our existing 5 female Asian Elephants. The successful applicant will
be required to work as part of a close-knit team and will be able to
demonstrate good communication skills both written and oral, you will be
expected to engage with visitors including the delivery of keeper talks.
You will need to
be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable. You should possess
the Diploma in The Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) or an
equivalent and have a minimum of three years’ in a recognised zoological
institution and have previous notable experience of working with elephants. A full manual driving licence is essential and
previous experience of driving Tractors/Multipurpose vehicles would be
advantageous.
We off
a Salary of £18,695.00
per annum as well as a range of other benefits plus the opportunity to further your
career within the zoological Industry.
Blackpool Zoo is one of the UK’s most established
medium sized zoos, and in recent years the zoo has gone through a rapid
modernisation and development process, which is still ongoing.
The Zoo is operated by Parques Reunidos, one of
Europe’s largest leisure and attraction operators which specialises in the
tourism/leisure sector. Parques Reunidos currently operates over 60 parks
around the world and attracts over 21 million visitors annually.
The closing date for applications is the 10th
August 2019.
Please
note, we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout
the advertising period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to
the closing date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as
soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the
closing date please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We are only able to
provide individual feedback to those candidates who are successful through to
the interview stage.
Please
send a detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered
for this post to Mrs Anita Bubbins, Personnel Manager, Blackpool Zoo, East Park
Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3 8PP or by email to anita.bubbins@blackpoolzoo.org.uk
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