EXPERIENCED LARGE MAMMAL KEEPER
Ref No - AD/MK/19
Award winning
Blackpool Zoo is looking to fill a key position within its Animal Department.
Blackpool Zoo is
looking for an experienced Large Mammal Keeper to assist in the daily care and
husbandry needs of a wide range of exotic and domestic mammals that it
currently maintains on its Large Mammal Section, many of which are managed as
part of captive breeding programmes including Giraffe, Blesbok, Hartmann’s
Mountain Zebra, Lowland Tapir, Bongo, Giant Anteater and Aardvark. The
successful candidate will also help in developing and moving forward the
section within the framework of the animal department's aims and objectives in
a new and exciting period within Blackpool Zoo’s history.
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’ experience working with a wide range of large
mammal species.
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.
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 60 parks around the world and attracts over 21 million visitors
annually.
The closing date for applications is the 30th November
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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