Animal Ranger
Yorkshire Wildlife
Park
South Yorkshire
Since its opening in
2009, Yorkshire Wildlife Park has evolved to become the UK’s number 1 on-foot
safari. We feature walkthrough exhibits that take the guest directly into the
world of the animals. A dynamic centre for conservation and welfare, the park
currently has over 400 animals across more than 70 different species. Unique,
innovative and undergoing a period of continued rapid growth and development,
Yorkshire Wildlife Park attracts over 650,000 visitors per annum.
We are currently
looking for a number of Animal Rangers to join our dynamic and energetic animal
team. The successful candidates will have a positive, ‘can do’ attitude and
demonstrate a consistently proactive and flexible approach to work. With
previous experience working in an animal based role within a collection, the
successful candidates may have the opportunity to work across all three
sections within the department (Hoofstock, Carnivores and Primates and
Presentations) and therefore the position would suit a multi-skilled animal
keeper.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver talks and presentations throughout
the day.
- Feed, clean out and provide enrichment for
animals.
- Maintain accurate animal records.
- Facilitate an exciting, inspirational and
memorable experience for our guests.
Candidate:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must be a team player with the ability to
multi-task.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all
levels.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated with the
ability to work well under pressure.
- To be considered, applicants must be
confident in delivering talks and presentations to large audiences on a daily
basis.
- Previous experience working with an array
of exotic animal species within a zoo or wildlife park.
- Acute attention to detail with the
confident ability to consistently facilitate an outstanding visitor experience.
This is a permanent,
full time position working an average of 40 hours per week on an annualised
basis. Hours are normally worked over 5 days per week including weekends and
some evening/ early morning work as the business requires.
To apply for this
position and for full vacancy information please visit the vacancies section of
our website https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/about-us/vacancies/
where you can download the required application form and job vacancy
information pack.
Closing date for
applications 9 November 2016. Expected start date 1 December.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
