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
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