Senior Animal Keeper
Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo is
home to over 240 species in 60 acres of parkland and lakes. The Zoo’s mission
is to provide a first class experience for all its visitors at the same time as
furthering understanding and respect for animals through education and research.
Through visitors’ funds Colchester Zoo undertakes breeding programmes for
endangered species and supports numerous in-situ conservation projects via the
Zoo’s charitable arm, Action for the Wild and it’s very own UmPhafa Private
Nature Reserve in South Africa.
An exciting position
has arisen for a senior animal Keeper to join our team and contribute to our
mission at Colchester Zoo in a full-time role working with a range of
Carnivore, primate, bird and hoofstock species.
The successful
applicant will be part of a team entrusted with the care of a range of animals
and will be required to work with dangerous species in a safe and secure
manner, input ideas for the continual progression and development of animal
husbandry and enclosure design and carry out talks and presentations to the
public as well as maintain high standards of animal care and breeding
management. As a senior keeper they will be expected to oversee the daily
supervision of junior staff, student keepers and work experience, ensure safe
working protocols and practices, have a good understanding of risk assessments
and on occasions manage the section in the absence of the Head and Deputy.
We are looking for
an individual who is highly motivated and hardworking, with a minimum of 5
years’ experience working in a zoological collection. Excellent customer
service, communication and animal husbandry skills are essential and some
experience of supervising staff and managing risk in a zoo environment would be
preferable.
Applicants should
have the Diploma in the Management of Zoo Animals and Aquaria or an equivalent
qualification and have a full valid driving licence.
This is a permanent
position with a start date as soon as is possible and Salary is dependent on
qualifications and experience.
Please send a completed application form which can be
found here -
Along with a copy of
your CV and a covering letter by email.
Closing date for applications is: 9th Sep 2019
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