Animal Keeper – Mammals
Based in the heart
of England, Twycross Zoo (TZ) is an award-winning conservation charity and
rapidly growing visitor attraction. We’re committed to supporting global
welfare and conservation efforts in the captive breeding of endangered species
whilst supporting projects from many different countries around the world,
including Ape Action Africa, Lola Ya Bonobo and the FFI Cao Vit Gibbon Project.
Our dedicated and
enthusiastic team of colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to
become a recognised “Centre of Excellence” that continues to make a significant
contribution to the welfare and conservation of animals, especially primates,
and remain at the heart of conservation.
What will this role of Animal Keeper (Mammals) entail?
As an Animal Keeper,
you’ll play a key role in caring for the animals in the Mammals section of
Twycross Zoo. Your duties will include but not be limited to;
• Preparing
and distributing food and water to animals
• Learning
about the animals and reporting any animal health concerns to the Section Head
• Assisting
with maintaining enclosures, food preparation and public viewing areas to a
high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and exhibition
• Motivating
and encouraging colleagues, assisting with the development of the section’s
Keepers and providing guidance to work experience students and apprentices
• Answering
enquiries from the public in a helpful and polite manner, whilst working
closely with the Visitor Experience Team and delivering Animal encounters
• Willing
to be trained as a first aider and to be on call as part of the Zoo's first aid
duty rota
What will I need to be considered for this Animal
Keeper (Mammals) vacancy?
• Proven
experience of animal keeping, and an understanding of the nutritional
requirements of the animals in the section
• Excellent
verbal and written communication skills
• Qualified
or working towards an appropriate qualification, such as the Diploma in the
Management of Zoo animals and Aquaria
• Competent
in the advanced use of ZIMS
• Ability
to work effectively without supervision, with a flexible approach to duties and
working hours
What will I receive in return?
As an Animal Keeper,
you’ll receive a salary of £21,165 per annum, level dependent on experience in
addition to great benefits including 31 days holiday per annum inclusive of
bank holidays, along with the benefit of a staff membership card, giving you free
entry to the Zoo on your days off and discounts in our retail and food outlets,
and free onsite parking.
Contract: Permanent contract, working an
average of 5 days out of 7, with full time hours between 8am and 6pm.
Location:
Atherstone, Warwickshire (on the A444, which is easily accessed via the A5 and
the M42 Junction 11).
More about us:
In 2014, we launched
our 20-year, £55million Masterplan. Since this time, new habitats which have
opened to the public include Giraffe Savannah and Gibbon Forest. Recently,
we’ve opened a new
£3.5 million
world-class chimpanzee habitat, Chimpanzee Eden, and are looking forward to
building on this continued growth and success.
As part of our
Masterplan development programme, other investments have also included new
habitats and renovations such as Lorikeet Landing, a Lemur walk-through and
Butterfly Forest, all of which offer our visitors an immersive and inspiring
experience with the animals.
At TZ you’ll be part
of an evolving and progressive organisation, with staff engagement at its very
core. We offer a diverse range of roles and are committed to the fundamental
approach of equal opportunities in employment. Our team strives to educate and
inspire everyone to care about, and therefore contribute to saving, the other
species with which we share our planet.
To apply for this
position, please head over to http://jobs.twycrosszoo.org,
where you will be able to select this role and submit your CV for
consideration.
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