Keeper – Hoofstock
Chester Zoo
Temporary (maternity cover) 10
months – Full-time
We are Chester Zoo, and for over 80 years we’ve been a leading
conservation and education charity, and an amazing, award-winning visitor
attraction.
We’re also a team of passionate, talented, enthusiastic and
expert people, doing everything we can to prevent extinction, from caring for
animals to discovering new conservation ideas, and giving our visitors an
inspirational day out.
We work hard because we love animals, we care about nature, we
love Chester Zoo and, despite all the challenges that 2020 has thrown at us, we
still want to be the best zoo in the world! If you think you can help us to
achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Keeper to join
us on a temporary basis to cover a period of maternity leave, based on the
Giraffe section. For the right candidate, this post offers a fantastic
opportunity to work with a variety of hoofstock species.
The Role:
The post will involve the daily care and management of a variety
of hoofstock species and proven experience of working with large mammals is
required.
Chester Zoo aims to set a benchmark for animal welfare and the
successful candidate must be able to deliver an excellent level of animal
husbandry, care and welfare for the assigned mammals; ensuring that all
enclosures and facilities are maintained to the highest possible
standards.
The successful candidate will have:
- A HND or degree level qualification
in a zoological related science or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in the care and
management of a variety of hoofstock, which should include large mammal
species in a zoo or safari park setting, as well as the highest standards
of exhibitry
- Outstanding observational skills
with excellent attention to detail
- Experience of implementing
environmental enrichment
- Experience of working within strict
Safe Working Practices
Competency in the use of computers and basic software packages,
including ZIMS software, would be advantageous for this role in order to
maintain accurate records.
Hours of work are 40 hours per week, worked 10 days out of 14,
including weekends and Bank Holidays as rostered.
The salary for this position is £21,934.33 per annum and in
addition we offer a range of amazing benefits which can be found at www.chesterzoo.org/work-with-us/staff-benefits/
To apply for this position, go to
www.chesterzoo.org/work-with-us/, select the relevant vacancy and click ‘Apply
Now’ to provide your current CV and complete the application form highlighting
your skills and experience including why you believe you should be considered
for our Keeper role.
Closing date for applications is 11
October 2020
Shortlisting of applications and interviews for the role will
take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful
candidate is found. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit
applications as quickly as possible.
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