Junior Zoological Keeper
The Living Rainforest currently has a vacancy within the Animal
Department for a Junior Keeper.
The Living Rainforest and the Trust for Sustainable Living are
co-authors in a vision that combines 3 glasshouses providing a unique, sensory
and immersive experience, creating wonder and curiosity about the environment
and life sciences, with a mission to inspire the next generation to reach out
to a sustainable future though imagination and leadership. Our Educational
charity ensures that we are a highly sought after centre for schools right
across the South of England and our Zoological team provide the canvas on which
we all work.
The Living Rainforest Centre has a highly talented, knowledgeable and
enthusiastic zoological team who maintain the animal collection and constantly
review the collections management, standards and practices. Equally importantly
they develop our collection to offer a unique blend of taxa diversity and an
authentic rainforest feel to ensure our visitors have an inspiring visit.
This is a great opportunity to work with a wide variety of species from
Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians to Fish and Invertebrates.
The Role:
· This is a hands on, practical role, working
with a diverse range of tropical animals from all taxa.
· Working closely with other departments
including horticulture and education.
· Supervision and training of volunteers and
work experience students.
· Will involve aspects of public education
such as weekend and holiday keeper talks.
· Opportunity for a varied job role including
aspects of zoo animal management, enclosure design, ex-situ research and creation
of public talks.
· The job role is physically demanding and will
involve some heavy lifting and occasional construction and maintenance work.
· Working hours are approximately 9.00 –
5.30pm five days per week on a rota’d basis. Weekend and bank holiday work will
be required, as well as an occasional evening.
· Salary and Job title will be commensurate
with level of experience. Holiday allowance of
20 days per annum plus days off in lieu for bank holidays.
· Would suit an innovative and creative
individual looking to gain a broad spectrum of experience.
Applicants:
· Applicants should have a minimum of one
year zoo industry experience with exotic species, either volunteering or in
paid employment.
· Applicants should have an Animal related
qualification at Level 4 or above or currently studying to this level.
· Please note there is no convenient public
transport to The Living Rainforest and therefore the successful applicant will
require their own transport.
· The Living Rainforest is an equal
opportunities employer.
To apply please send a current CV and cover letter. The closing date
for applications is August 31st 2019, with first interviews
anticipated to be held in early September.
Post:
Paula Rhoads
Hr & Finance Office
The Living Rainforest & Trust for Sustainable Living
Hampstead Norreys
Thatcham
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