Keeper –
Lower Vertebrates & Invertebrates
Chester Zoo
We are
Chester Zoo, and for over 80 years we have 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 vacancy for a Lower Vertebrates & Invertebrates Keeper to
join our busy and diverse section on a permanent basis. We are looking for
someone to work specifically with Reptiles and Amphibians and have knowledge
regarding husbandry on Invertebrates too.
The role:
For the
right candidate, this post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a
variety of species of reptiles and amphibian’s species including Komodo
dragons, Mountain chicken frogs, Montseny brook newts, Ploughshare tortoises,
Bermuda skinks, Henkel's leaf-tailed gecko, Sunda gharials and chameleons, to
name a few.
The
successful candidate will assist in all aspects of animal welfare, hygiene and
life support. They will ensure that all exhibits are of an excellent standard
for both animals and visitors alike, and provide outstanding customer care.
Direct participation in the species conservation and research programmes ex
and/or in situ will be also part of the daily duties.
The
successful candidate will have:
·
A HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or
equivalent experience
·
Proven experience of working in a Zoo or Aquarium setting with relevant Lower
Vertebrate and Invertebrate species, and in particular reptiles
·
Outstanding observational skills, attention to detail and be committed to
ensuring the highest possible standards of animal health and welfare are met
·
A thorough understanding of the contribution that ex situ populations can make
to education, science and conservation
·
Excellent exhibit theming skills
·
Strong teamwork skills, adaptable to work in a group and independently
·
Good competence in internal and external communications
Ideally,
the successful candidate will also have:
·
Experience of working in field conservation and conducting research projects
·
Competency in the use of computers and basic software packages, including ZIMS
software, in order to maintain accurate records
·
Experience in conducting and publishing scientific research
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 http://www.chesterzoo.org/work-with-us/staff-benefits/
To apply for
this position, go to www.chesterzoo.org/work-with-us/ 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 – Lower Vertebrates & Invertebrates role.
Closing
date for applications is 1 December 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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