Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Animal Warden

Wild Planet Trust - Paignton Zoo

We are looking for Seasonal Animal Wardens to join our Mammal team for our 2020 Season.

If you are a friendly, outgoing person who enjoys meeting people and working in an amazing environment this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

You’ll play a key role in the overall experience of our guests. You’ll be the face of the Wild Planet Trust for every guest that walks through Lemur Woods and meets you as they explore the zoo so we’re looking for staff who have a positive attitude, strong work-ethic, enjoy working with people and are passionate about delivering the highest standard of guest experience.

You will be responsible for supervising the behaviour of our guests in Lemur Wood and be able to give talks and answer questions about the animals, whilst working alongside our Volunteer team.

We are looking for confident and enthusiastic people, who can engage with our guests, promote our conservation work and answer their questions. Therefore, excellent customer service skills are essential as well as good public speaking skills.

Previous experience of working with animals and an awareness and understanding of animal husbandry requirements is an advantage. Duties will also include food preparation and enclosure cleaning.

Hours are variable to suit the needs of the business and will include weekends and school holidays

Benefits include:

• Branded uniform provided (as required)

• Relevant internal and external training provided

• Free entry to our 3 zoos for staff and immediate family

• Complimentary tickets

• Discounts in our Catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)

To apply please complete the online application form on our website: www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/about-us/vacancies