Animal Keeper
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
Position: Animal Keeper (full time) six-month probation
period.
Salary: (dependent on experience)
About Us:
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo is a well-established
and expanding family run business and is one of two BIAZA accredited zoos
within our company. We strive for the
highest standards in animal husbandry, conservation and education.
Our mission is to promote and achieve
the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats through engagement and
interaction with our visitors particularly young children.
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo promotes
and champions the smaller child-friendly species within the beautiful and
historic setting of Battersea Park. We endeavor to inspire young people to
become interested in the natural world.
Overview of Role:
We are seeking a dynamic, fun, bubbly
Animal Keeper to work with a wide range of species within our Zoo.
The successful candidate will be
expected to maintain our high standards of animal welfare and husbandry, to
carry out daily checks and keep up to date animal records.
Working hours are 40hrs per week on
roster basis (working weekends and Bank Holidays).
A flexible approach to hours is crucial.
This role is physically demanding and
mainly outdoors therefore the keeper has to be able to work in all prevailing weather conditions, and be
physically fit.
Applicants must have a passion for
working with a variety of animals in captivity. Any experience with primates
and small exotic species in a BIAZA/EAZA zoo setting is an advantage. Good communication skills
and experience of interfacing with our visitors are important. The successful candidate will be able to work
comfortably within a team or independently.
Previous one year’s paid employment in a
zoological setting is required; previous zoo volunteering or internship
experience will be considered.
Main Duties:
• Assisting, as instructed, with
cleaning of all areas within the zoo.
• Assisting, as instructed, with
enclosure/paddock servicing.
• Assisting, under instruction, with the
preparation of vet approved diets.
• Assisting, under
instruction/supervision, and carrying out of correct feeding procedures.
• Ensuring safety and emergency procedures are
observed at all times.
• Assisting with the movement and training
of animals.
• Assisting during “Meet the Animals”
sessions etc. as directed by senior staff.
• Maintaining a courteous and helpful
relationship with visitors.
• Reporting defects and repairs required
to the Animal Manager or senior staff.
• Assisting in various projects related
to animal management as directed by senior animal management staff.
Person
Specification:
• Practical experience of animal
management with a range of domestic and exotic species including primates. This
is a “hands on role.”
• Broad taxonomic knowledge on a range
of species managed within zoological collections.
• Willingness to develop and learn about
the constantly evolving husbandry management within zoological collections.
• Positive re-enforcement training for behavioral
management and enrichment procedures for each species.
• Knowledge of techniques used to handle
specific animals for transporting or veterinary procedures
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and
to be pro-active when performing tasks without being reminded.
• Keeper experiences, children’s birthday parties and continual engagement with
our visitors in particular with younger children are an essential part of our
business. You will need to be customer focused from the outset.
Please note
• Accommodation is not provided on site.
• Public transport is possible to travel
to the zoo.
• We do not hold telephone or Skype
interviews. Interviews will be held at the Zoo.
To Apply:
Please email hr@chestnutcentre.co.uk your completed application for, C.V.
and cover letter.
For an application form click here.
Return the completed form, your C.V. and
a covering letter to the above email address.
Please stipulate which position you are
applying for.
Closing Date: Midnight Monday 28th February 2022.
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