Friday, January 28, 2022

Animal Keeper

 


Animal Keeper

Permanent – Full Time – 40 hours per week (annualised)

 

Blackpool Zoo is looking for an Animal Keeper to join our team, the successful candidate will join our existing team of keepers assisting in the daily care and husbandry needs of our animals.

 

The zoo houses a wide range of species (please see our website www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk for more details) and the successful candidate will hopefully have experience caring for a variety of exotic mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates.

 

You will have a minimum of 3 years working in a recognised zoological institution and the DMZZA course or equivalent qualification are essential. Experience of working with a wide range of animal taxa would be advantageous. You will need to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic, and reliable.

 

We offer a range of benefits plus the opportunity to further your career within the zoological Industry.

 

The Zoo is operated by Parque Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction operators which specializes in the tourism/leisure sector. Parque Reunidos currently operates over 60 parks around the world and in normal times attracts over 20 million visitors annually.

 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 18th February 2022

 

Please note, we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the advertising period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. All candidates will be notified of the outcome of the application by email within 4 weeks of submitting their application. We are only able to provide individual feedback to those candidates who are successful through to the interview stage.

Please send a detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered for this post to Mrs Anita Bubbins, Personnel Manager, Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3 8PP or by email to anita.bubbins@blackpoolzoo.org.uk

 

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