Lead Keeper –Animal
Encounters
This position
is offered on a permanent full time basis
The Animal Department is currently recruiting for
a new role to lead part of the animal encounters section in the foot safari. Encompassing
a diverse range of species including psittacines, small mammals, primates, hoof
stock, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates
We are looking for an experienced, organised, dedicated,
reliable, practical and confident team leader to join the team.
As Lead Keeper you will directly line-manage all
members of staff including seasonals, interns and volunteers within your
section. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the
Head and Deputy of Section on new developments and the collection plan of this
diverse department.
The successful applicant will need
to be:
·
Able to manage and
motivate a large, diverse animal keeping team
·
A highly motivated, hard
working individual who has a good understanding of behavioural welfare and
previous experience training and working with a variety of species.
·
Able to take part in public
presentations as well as demonstrating exceptional animal husbandry skills,
high standards of animal care and excellent communication skills.
The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate:
· Considerable
supervisory or staff management experience in a similar environment
·
A passion for Animal Welfare &
Conservation; be highly motivated, flexible and committed to Woburn Safari
Park’s high standards of husbandry and welfare.
·
Previous practical experience of
working with a range of species (hands on
experience with the species we hold is preferable however those candidates’
with comparable experience will be considered)
·
Strong animal training experience
preferably in public demonstration settings
·
Strong customer service and communication
skills
·
An excellent understanding of health
and safety in a zoological setting
·
An organised approach to managing
animal records, reporting systems and proposals to improve the section in line
with our brand values
·
A working knowledge record keeping systems
such as ZIMs
A full, valid driving licence is essential for
this role
To apply, please visit: https://www.woburn.co.uk/job-vacancies/vacancies/?cat=region&type=woburn-safari-park&info=JUL20210178
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