Thursday, November 19, 2020

Supervising Animal Keeper

 


Supervising Animal Keeper


Lotherton Wildlife World

 

Wildlife World – Lotherton Hall Estate
Supervising Animal Keeper

37 hours per week over 7 days, on a rota system

If you have a commitment to a high standard of animal husbandry and an NVQ Level 2 in Animal Husbandry (or equivalent) - we may have just the job for you as Supervising Animal Keeper at our popular visitor attraction based in the Lotherton Hall Estate in Leeds, which houses a variety of birds and mammals, including a penguin pool.

The visitor attraction, previously known as Lotherton Bird Garden, houses not just our exotic bird collection, but a variety of mammal species, a retail outlet and Visitor Centre, enclosures, facilities and structures to enhance the visitor experience.

You will need to work as part of the team on a 7 day rota basis and should have specific knowledge related to the needs of exotic birds, a variety of mammals and their specialised requirements.  You will have substantial previous working experience in a zoo environment and have the ability and experience to supervise staff within the post holder’s responsibility, deputising for the Head Keeper if required.

You will ensure standards are maintained with the feeding and movement of the birds and animals, and in the establishment, cleaning, decorating and maintenance of the enclosures and ponds and in the visitor interpretation.  You will also be responsible for ensuring accurate records relating to animal welfare are kept and maintained. Previous experience in delivering verbal presentations to groups and individuals is also essential to the role.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is a Stonewall Top 100 employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident employer.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

To apply for this position, please visit the Leeds City Council jobsite: https://leeds.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3179?c=leeds



Contact me? See below.



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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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