Senior
Keeper
Colchester
Zoo
Colchester
Zoo is home to over 200 species in 60 acres of parkland and lakes. The Zoo’s
mission is to provide a first class experience for all its visitors at the same
time as furthering understanding and respect for animals through education and
research. Through visitors’ funds Colchester Zoo undertakes breeding programmes
for endangered species and supports numerous in-situ conservation projects via
the Zoo’s charitable arm, Action for the Wild and it’s very own UmPhafa Private
Nature Reserve in South Africa.
Requirements:
An exciting
position has arisen for a senior animal keeper to join our team and contribute
to our mission at Colchester Zoo in a full-time role.
The
successful applicant will be part of a team entrusted with the care of a
range of species across various taxa. As a senior keeper you will be required
to input ideas for the continual progression and development of animal
husbandry, enclosure design, carry out talks and presentations to the
public as well as maintain high standards of animal care and breeding
management. As a senior keeper they will be expected to oversee the daily
supervision of junior staff, student keepers and work experience, ensure safe
working protocols and practices, have a good understanding of risk assessments
and on occasions manage the section in the absence of the Team Leader and
Deputy.
We are
looking for an individual who is highly motivated and hardworking, with a
minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a zoological collection. Excellent
customer service, communication and animal husbandry skills are essential and
previous experience working with various taxa, supervising staff and managing
risk in a zoo environment would be preferable.
Applicants
should have the Diploma in the Management of Zoo Animals and Aquaria or an
equivalent qualification and have a full valid driving licence.
This is a
permanent position with a start date as soon as is possible and salary is
dependent on qualifications and experience.
Closing
date for application is the 14th January 2022.
See
here: Join our Senior Animal Care Team | Colchester Zoo
(colchester-zoo.com)
Download and
complete the electronic Colchester Zoo Employment Application Form.
Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed, do not enter
‘Refer to CV’.
Please be
aware that we will only process applications that include a completed
application form and CV.
Please send
your CV, covering letter and Colchester Zoo Application form to Mrs Liz
Butcher, Living Collections Manager, by email to vacancies@colchesterzoo.org
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