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
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