Carnivores/Antelopes Animal Keeper

Carnivores/Antelopes Animal Keeper

Knowsley Safari Park

Liverpool

Hours: 5 days over 7, working an average of 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 17^th April 2015

Our Mission Statement: To connect communities with the natural world for the benefit of future generations

Opened in 1971 Knowsley Safari Park is one of the largest safari parks in the UK.  The park has five mile safari drive with a lion pride, white rhino and a variety of antelope species to name a few.

The carnivore and antelope section contains a variety of species from big cats to various antelope and deer species in large mixed exhibits. A team of 6 keeping staff are encouraged to work hands-on in a continuously changing environment, always looking to pursue high standards of welfare, husbandry as well as visitor experiences.

They will be expected to have an animal based qualification and a full clean driving licence. Experience driving tractors and off road vehicles would be advantageous.

This is a permanent position which will include bank holidays and weekends, although there is a rota providing one in every three weekends off work.

For more information details on how to apply for this position please visit our website at http://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/vacancies/

The closing date for application is Friday 17^th April 2015 with interviews likely to be held the week commencing 20^th April 2015.

Due to the expected number of applications for this position we will only be contacting those shortlisted for interview.

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Deputy Team Leader - Carnivore/Antelope

Deputy Team Leader - Carnivore/Antelope

Knowsley Safari

Liverpool

Hours: 5 days over 7, working an average of 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: up to £19,500 (dependent upon experience)

Closing Date: Sunday 8th February 2015

Our Mission Statement: To connect communities with the natural world for the benefit of future generations

Knowsley Safari Park is the largest safari park in the UK and in 2014 was named the highest rated Safari Park in the UK in Trip Advisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards for Zoos and Aquariums. We are recruiting for a deputy for the Carnivore/Antelope team. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate that can assist in developing and delivering high standards of animal care as well as proactively supervise and manage team members, contributing to the progression of the Park. Amongst other carnivore species, this section hosts our magnificent pride of lions in a drive through setting. Apart from carnivore species, this section also encompasses a wide range of hoof stock species.

The successful candidate will have sound knowledge of animal husbandry. They will be flexible, experienced, proactive, and have a strong team mentality to achieve the team’s objectives. Previous experience of managing people, and working with exotic animal species along with experience of positive reinforcement techniques would be advantageous.

This is a full time, permanent position (average 40 hour working week) which will include bank holidays and weekends on a rotated basis, providing one weekend off every three. The position comes with a salary of up to £19,500 depending upon suitability and experience as well as 23 days holidays each year plus 8 days in lieu of bank holidays and a generous pension scheme.  Continuous professional development is encouraged and the company will provide the tools to accomplish this.  

 

Due to the position of the park your own transport is essential.

For more information details on how to apply for this position please visit our website at http://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/vacancies/

The closing date for application is Sunday 8th February with interviews likely to be held the week commencing 23rd February.

Due to the expected number of applications for this position we will only be contacting those shortlisted for interview.

Carnivore/Antelope Seasonal Animal Keeper

Carnivore/Antelope Seasonal Animal Keeper

Knowsley Safari Park

Liverpool

Hours: 5 days over 7, working an average of 40 hours per week

Contract: Seasonal – Early June to 30th November 2014

Closing Date: 1st June 2014

Our Mission Statement: To connect communities with the natural world for the benefit of future generations

Opened in 1971 Knowsley Safari Park is one of the largest safari parks in the UK.  The park has five mile safari drive with a lion pride, white rhino and a variety of antelope species to name a few.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter.  They will have proven previous experience of working with large hoof stock with sound knowledge of animal husbandry and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the natural history and management of animals in their care. 

The Park is going through a period of change and we are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic, experienced, proactive keeper to help support us in implementing these changes. They will be expected to have an animal based qualification and a full clean driving licence. Experience driving tractors and off road vehicles would be advantageous.

This is a seasonal position which will include bank holidays and weekends, although there is a rota providing one in every three weekends off work.

For more information details on how to apply for this position please visit our website at http://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/vacancies/

The closing date for application is Sunday 25th May 2014 with interviews likely to be held the week commencing 9th June 2014.

Due to the expected number of applications for this position we will only be contacting those shortlisted for interview.