Keeper –
Rhinos
Chester Zoo
Permanent – Part-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 permanent basis, based on the Rhino
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 16
hours per week, worked 2 days out of 7, including alternate weekends and
selected weekdays. You will be required to work on Bank Holidays as rostered
and some flexibility is required.
The salary for this position is
£8,773.73 per annum (FTE £21,934.33) and in addition we offer a range of
amazing benefits which can be found at http://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 - Rhinos role.
Closing
date for applications is 5 November 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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