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Qualified Animal Keeper Based at Africa Alive! |
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About the
role |
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The successful candidate will perform all
duties to ensure the smooth running of the allocated animal section to
optimise the quality of animal welfare and visitor experience in support of
ZSEAs’ vision and mission.
Some
of the tasks you will do:
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Help to ensure animal welfare, husbandry and management is
of the highest standard, taking into account relevant legislation and best
practice animal management. ·
Contribute to the display of the animal collection to
ensure suitable for animals needs and presentable to the public. ·
Engage with and support visitors, ensuring your
message is consistent with team objectives and in line with ZSEAs’ mission
and vision whist providing first class customer care and service. ·
Collate and record detailed and accurate animal
records via the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS). As well as
complying with department policies in relation to administration and health &
safety to ensure they are appropriately followed. ·
Continuously
develop yourself through appropriate learning and development activities as
agreed by line management in order to deliver excellence. What
we are looking for:
· You are expected to have
worked in a zoo environment for approximately 4 years and possess the
Advanced National Certificate in the Management of Zoo Animals (ANCMZA) or
Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) - Essential. · Can demonstrate
excellent communication skills and have an understanding and interest in
modern zoo animal management, including animal enrichment and training using
operant conditioning methods. · Experience
of Taxa include primates, felids, canids, large hoofstock (including
giraffe), small mammals and birds.
About
us: Unless specifically mentioned our vacancies are
normally full time however we will consider, flexible working hours which
will include weekends, bank holidays and occasional evenings.
In return we offer: Competitive pay and
guaranteed hours, a contributory pension, 28
days paid holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata).
If you would like
an opportunity to join our fantastic team, please download an application
form from our website and then send it with a covering email explaining which
role you are applying for and at which site and why you would be a suitable candidate
for this position to:
HR mailbox: hr@zsea.org
Closing date for
applications is 6th August 2021. Emails sent after this date will not be
considered and due to the expected volume of applicants, unfortunately, we
will not be able to advise if they were unsuccessful or provide feedback on
their applications. |
ZSEA is committed to safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff
and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to
satisfactory references and Right to Work in the UK. We are
an equal opportunities employer
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