Animal
& Wildlife keeper
Gwel An
Mor and Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre
Job
role
-The role
entails a mixture of animal management and running animal and nature-based
encounters. As well as a variety of other activities throughout the year.
-You must
have an engaging an outgoing persona to fill this post as you will be
delivering talks to guests including large groups such as schools and colleges.
-You will be
working with a range of taxa including but not exclusive to bird of prey,
reptiles, mammals and ruminants. Ideally the right person will have some
practical skills for maintenance and building of enclosures but above all a
‘can do’ attitude.
-We have
many work experience and voluntary team members at the farm who require
supervision as well as guidance. Which would be incorporated into the role.
-IT and data
collection for animal record keeping is ideal but not essential.
- Other
duties to support the effective & efficient running of the site (may
include acting as Fire Marshall, First Aider, Company vehicle driver and other
roles, although full training will be given)
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ full-time
experience in a zoological collection, including experience with Category
1 Species
- An Animal Management related
qualification (preferably Level 3 or above)
- Excellent communication skills
(both 1-2-1 and for public speaking)
- Adaptable for a flexible rota
- Physically fit for the demands
of this role
- Full UK driving licence
- In line with the requirements of
the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be
eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the
UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be
required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
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