Thursday, September 26, 2019

EXPERIENCED ELEPHANT KEEPER



EXPERIENCED ELEPHANT KEEPER

BLACKPOOL ZOO

EXPERIENCED ELEPHANT KEEPER (ANIMAL DEPARTMENT)

Ref No EK/AD/19

Due to the imminent expansion of our existing Elephant herd, our award-winning concept in animal care ‘Project elephant’ is looking for an additional experienced Keeper to join the team as we progress in the development of a multi-generational herd within ‘Basecamp’ its new multi-million-pound elephant facility which opened in 2018.

‘Project elephant’ is Blackpool zoos long-term commitment to elephants. Focusing on a multi-faceted approach to the continuous improvement of the zoo’s captive population of elephants, their long-term management, breeding and welfare needs, with a special focus on their physiological and psychological wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be key to the success of the project’s philosophies at an exciting stage in its elephant management program.
Working in a protected contact management system and assisting in all aspects of the section’s work, including the delivery of the zoos current Elephant Care Strategy to our existing 5 female Asian Elephants.

The successful applicant will be required to:
· work as part of a close-knit team
· demonstrate good communication skills both written and oral,
· engage with visitors including the delivery of keeper talks and
presentations.

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, with bull and calf management desirable but not essential. A full manual driving licence is essential and previous experience of driving Tractors/Multipurpose vehicles would be advantageous.

For more information about the project visit www.projectelephant.org.uk

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.

We offer a Salary of £18,694.00 per annum as well as a range of other benefits plus the opportunity to further your career within the zoological Industry.

The closing date for applications is the 13th October 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











photo 
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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