ASSISTANT
ANIMAL KEEPER - MATERNITY COVER
This is
an exciting opportunity to get involved in the development and expansion of the
Animal Management Unit and School Zoo at Bede’s.
You will
work under the direction of the Head of Animal Management, in order to perform
the daily task required for the collections care. Our collection currently
consists of 170+ individuals of 40 different species ranging from Binturongs
and Squirrel Monkeys to Stick Insects and Giant Land Snails. In the
absence of the Zoo Manager (who is on maternity leave) you will report to the
Head of Animal Management.
The AMU
Keeper will embrace the department’s objectives of providing a first class
educational experience for our students and to provide a centre of excellence
in terms of the welfare for the animals in our care.
Candidates
should be educated to at least Level 3 in a relevant vocational subject or a
biological science (biology, animal management, animal care, zoo management
etc.), and be experienced with a range of exotic and domestic mammals, birds,
reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Candidates should also possess
the practical skills necessary for both husbandry and enclosure maintenance.
A
flexible approach to a varied workload, real enthusiasm for the animals you
work with and an aptitude for working with teenagers are essential. Experience
in supervising young people would be advantageous.
To find
out more about this role, please download the recruitment pack, and job description
below.
Please
click HERE
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