Animal Keeper – Hoofstock
Join
our vibrant organisation!
As an action oriented conservation charity,
Marwell Wildlife’s desire is to connect people with nature. Through enthusing
people about the wonders of the natural world we’re certain they’ll share our
passion to conserve it. Our success relies on two key things. The impression we
create through our 140 acre zoological park, Marwell Zoo, with its wide array
of exotic and endangered species and the family of talented people we employ
who share our passion and bring our vision to life.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Animal
Keeper to join our Hoofstock team on a full time basis. For the right candidate, this
post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide range of Hoofstock
species from Dorcas Gazelle to White Rhino and contribute to captive breeding programmes
with species such as Okapi, Grevys Zebra, Somali Wild Ass and Rothschild Giraffe.
Animal
Keepers are responsible for carrying out all aspects of animal care, including
husbandry routines, environmental enrichment and supporting veterinary
intervention as required.
The successful candidate will have a
background in the keeping of a variety of Hoofstock species. You will be able to work well as part
of a team, have the ability to use your initiative, display an interest in
and commitment to animal welfare and conservation, and must possess strong
communication skills.
In return we will offer you support,
training and continued professional development, not to mention a fantastic
working environment! You can also expect free entry to the park.
If you
would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation and become part of our
Marwell Family, please visit our website, marwell.org.uk for a full candidate
brief and our application form. This application form must be completed for you
to be considered for this role.
Closing
Date: 14th August 2019
Interview
Dates: on or after 23rd August 2019
Successful applicants for vacancies with
Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a DBS check as a condition of
employment.
Marwell Wildlife is an equal
opportunities employer.
Colden
Common, Winchester, Hants, SO21 1JH. Registered charity number 275433.
marwell.org.uk
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