SHORT FIXED TERM KEEPER POSITION

 

FERAL - WILD ANIMAL PROJECT

 

SHORT FIXED TERM KEEPER  POSITION

LOCATION: Near Fowey in Cornwall

We are looking for an Animal Keeper who is looking for a temporary position

Starting in Jan/Feb for 3 - 6 months Fixed Term.

To assist us in caring for our Animal Collection. You would be working with

A varied range of species including Clouded Leopard, Cheetah, Hyena, Fossa,

Sun Bear, Great Hornbill, Giant Red & White Flying Squirrel, Shoebill and various

Primate Species. You would also be required to prepare and feed animals, clean enclosures and animal housing and carry out basic maintenance of enclosures and keep grounds tidy and maintained with a small amount of gardening.

We are looking for a hands on mature, experienced self motivated individual with the right passion to care for these species to en excellent standard. It would suit an individual looking for a limited time at one facility to gain a new experience or learn the husbandry of some specific species.

The keeper would need to find their own accommodation in the nearby area.

SKILLS REQUIRED

* SELF MOTIVATED

* IDEALLY MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS AN ANIMAL KEEPER

* GOOD COMMUNICATION AND ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS

* MUST HAVE AN EXCELLENT STANDARD OF HYGEINE

* ABILITY TO MONITOR ANIMALS HEALTH AND WELLBEING

* FULL DRIVING LICENCE

HOURS 08.00 TILL 18.00, 5 DAYS OUT OF 7

MONTHLY PAY £1,600 - £2,200 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

PAID BONUS AT END OF TENURE

To Apply;

Email you CV and a Covering Letter To:  info@leopardandgoat.farm

 

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WILD ANIMAL KEEPER

 

WILD ANIMAL KEEPER

 

FERAL - WILD ANIMAL PROJECT

 

LOCATION: NR FOWEY,  CORNWALL

 

HOURS: FULL TIME (AVERAGING 45 HOURS PER WEEK, WILL INCLUDE SOME WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAYS AS NEEDED)

 

SALARY: £19 - 24,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE, 28 DAYS HOLIDAY (INCL BANK HOLIDAYS)

 

About the Role

 

Feral WAP is a Small, Private Conservation and Breeding Centre based in a secluded

setting in Cornwall in the U.K.

 

It is not open to the general public but open for tours and other events on a booking basis at certain times of the year.

 

The facility houses an important collection of animals and you will be working alongside a variety of species including Sun Bear, Spotted & Brown Hyena, Malagasy Carnivores and various

Mustelids, Primates including Bearded Saki, Lemurs and some Callitrichids and Various Bird species.

 

We are looking for an Animal Keeper who is self motivated, dedicated and not afraid of hard work. You will often need to work alone or as part of a small team.

 

Experience:

 

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

* A minimum of 1 year previous experience working with similar species.

 

* Good interpersonal communication skills.

 

* Obvious passion, interest and dedication to this field of work.

 

* Positive and cooperative attitude to work and management.

 

   *

   The job requires a good standard of physical fitness.

 

* An Interest in horticulture a bonus, also is an ability

to do basic repairs or maintenance.

 

* High cleanliness standards and organisation skills essential.

 

* Full Drivers Licence required.

 

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

 

PLEASE SEND CV AND COVERING LETTER TO:   info@leopardandgoat.farm

 

 

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ANIMAL KEEPER

 

ANIMAL KEEPER

 

FERAL - WILD ANIMAL PROJECT

LOCATION: NR FOWEY,  CORNWALL

HOURS: FULL TIME (AVERAGING 45 HOURS PER WEEK, WILL INCLUDE SOME WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAYS AS NEEDED)

SALARY: £19 - 24,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE, 28 DAYS HOLIDAY (INCL BANK HOLIDAYS)

About the Role

Feral WAP is a small, private Conservation and Breeding Centre based in a secluded
Setting in the grounds of a private property in Cornwall.

It is not open to the general public but open for tours and other events on a booking basis at certain times of the year.

The facility houses an important collection of animals and you will be working alongside a variety of species including Sun Bears, Spotted & Brown Hyena, Malagasy Carnivores and various Mustelids, Primates including Bearded Saki, Lemurs and some Callitrichids and Birds such as Great Hornbill, Saddle Billed Stork, Shoebill and King Vulture.

Whilst the facility is private our enclosures and housing is maintained to a standard more akin to A Modern Zoo and we are looking for an Animal Keeper who is self motivated, dedicated and not afraid of hard work. You will often need to work alone or as part of a small team.

Experience

We are looking for someone with the following:

*       Previous experience working with similar species.

*       Good interpersonal communication skills.

*       Obvious passion and interest in this field.

*       Positive and cooperative attitude to work and management.

*       An Interest in horticulture and aesthetics a plus also ability to pick up
        a hammer or screwdriver if needed to do basic repairs or maintenance.

*       High cleanliness standards and organisation skills essential.

*       Full UK Drivers Licence

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

PLEASE SENC CV AND FULL COVERING LETTER TO:   info@leopardandgoat.farm

CLOSING DATE: 28TH OCTOBER 2021

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WILD ANIMAL KEEPER

 

WILD ANIMAL KEEPER

 

FERAL - WILD ANIMAL PROJECT

CORNWALL U.K.

FWAP is a small private, breeding and conservation project situated near Fowey in Cornwall. Not open to the Public, but with occasional on site tours and events. The project is set in private grounds.

You would be taking care of the following species amongst others:

Sun Bear, Clouded Leopard, Southern Cheetah, Small Felids, Spotted and Brown Hyena. Asian Hornbills, King Vulture and Storks, Chinese Giant Red and White Flying Squirrels, Various Mustelids and Viverrids such as Yellow Throated Marten, Honey Badger and Binturong and Malagasy Carnivores including Fosa and Grandidier’s Vontsira. We also work with a number of Primates ranging from Tamarins to Bearded Saki and Lemurs.

We are looking for a highly self motivated, disciplined and passionate individual who is able to work alone or within a very small team. You will be also be working directly with the Owners who are also hands on.

 

No accommodation is included with the position. The candidate would be required to live within a fairly close proximity to us so this needs to be considered for anyone moving from outside of the area. You would need to find your own accommodation locally if moving from outside the area.

Main Duties

* DIET PREPARATION, FEEDING, CLEANING  OUT AND PROVIDING ENRICHMENT FOR ALL ANIMAL GROUPS 
  HELD AT THE  FACILITY
* TO FOLLOW STRICT SAFETY RULES AND SECURITY PROTOCOLS ON SITE.
* MAINTAIN DAILY RECORDS AND FEED SUPPLY MONITORING.
* LIASE DIRECTLY WITH VETERINARIANS AND OWNERS .
* SOME GARDENING AND GROUNDS KEEPING IS ALSO PART OF THIS ROLE.

Candidate Requirements:

* CLEAR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH WILD ANIMALS, IDEALLY FELIDS AND OTHER  CARNIVORES.
* MUST HAVE A CLEAR PASSION FOR THE SPECIES GROUPS THAT WE SPECIALISE IN AT FWAP.
* EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.
* ABILITY TO WORK ALONE.
* EXCEPTIONAL STANDARDS OF SAFETY, HYGIENE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND CLEANLINESS REQUIRED.
* RELEVANT ANIMAL MANAGEMENT OR KEEPING QUALIFICATION IS PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL. AS TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED.

* FULL DRIVERS LICENCE AND OWN CAR.

SALARY: Based on experience. Also performance bonus scheme.
WORKING HOURS: 08.00 - 18.00 1 HOUR BREAK PER DAY - ALSO INCLUDES WEEKENDS.

Applications by email to:
Must include a CV and Covering Letter to:  todd@feralcacao.com 

We are also looking for unpaid interns/volunteers, so if you lack the required experience, but are keen to learn and gain valuable experience, we are still willing to accept applications from you if interested in unpaid voluntary work. You would be required to commit to at least 1 full day on site per week.

PLEASE NOTE: we will not be able to reply to all applicants. Therefore if you have not heard from us, you will not have been selected for Interview or the position.

 

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ANIMAL KEEPER

 

ANIMAL KEEPER 

FERAL - WILD ANIMAL PROJECT

CORNWALL U.K.

FWAP is a small private, breeding and conservation project situated near Fowey in Cornwall.

Not open to the Public, but with occasional on site tours and events. The project is set in private grounds.

You would be taking care of the following species amongst others:

Sun Bear, Clouded Leopard, Southern Cheetah, Various Small Felids such as Marbled Cat and Rusty Spotted Cat, Spotted and Brown Hyena. Flamingo, Asian Hornbills, King Vulture and Storks (Shoebill & Saddle billed), Britain’s only group of Giant Flying Squirrels, Various Mustelids and Viverrids such as Yellow Throated Marten, Honey Badger and Binturong and Malagasy Carnivores including Fosa and Grandidier’s Vontsira. We also work with a few Primates ranging from Tamarins to Bearded Saki and Lemurs.

We are looking for a highly self motivated, disciplined and passionate individual who is able to work alone or within a very small team.

You will be also be working directly with the Owners who are hands on.

 

The location is rural, however close to some large towns, so an Individual who loves the countryside and the outdoors would be more suited.

The position start date will be March 2021. No accommodation is included with the position.

The candidate would be required to live within a fairly close proximity to us so this needs to be considered for anyone moving from outside of the area. You would need to find your own accommodation locally if moving from outside the area.

Main Duties

* DIET PREPARATION, FEEDING, CLEANING OUT AND PROVIDING ENRICHMENT FOR ALL ANIMAL GROUPS   HELD AT THE FACILITY

* TO FOLLOW STRICT SAFETY RULES AND SECURITY PROTOCOLS ON SITE.

* MAINTAIN DAILY RECORDS AND FEED SUPPLY MONITORING.

* LIASE DIRECTLY WITH VETERINARIANS AND OWNERS .

* SOME GARDENING AND MAINTENANCE IS ALSO PART OF THIS ROLE.

Candidate Requirements:

* CLEAR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH WILD ANIMALS, IDEALLY FELIDS AND OTHER  CARNIVORES.

* MUST HAVE A CLEAR PASSION FOR THE SPECIES GROUPS THAT WE SPECIALISE IN AT FWAP.

* EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.

* ABILITY TO WORK ALONE.

* EXCEPTIONAL STANDARDS OF SAFETY, HYGIENE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND CLEANLINESS REQUIRED

.
* RELEVANT ANIMAL MANAGEMENT OR KEEPING QUALIFICATION IS PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL AS TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED.

 

* FULL DRIVERS LICENCE AND OWN CAR.

SALARY: CIRCA £20,000 - £24,000 Based on experience. Also performance bonus scheme.
5 Days out of 7 ALSO INCLUDES WEEKENDS.

Applications by email to:
Must include a CV and Covering Letter to:  info@leopardandgoat.farm

We are also looking for unpaid interns/volunteers, so if you lack the required experience, but are keen to learn and gain valuable experience, we are still willing to accept applications from you if interested in unpaid voluntary work. You would be required to commit to at least 1 full day on site per week.

PLEASE NOTE: we will not be able to reply to all applicants. Therefore if you have not heard from us, you will not have been selected for Interview or the position.

FYI

This vacancy has been posted out to the many thousands who read the popular Zoo Jobs Blog Page and then on to the 129,400 plus followers of the  ZooNews Digest Facebook Page. It is then immediately forwarded on to Twitter and then to Pinterest and Linkedin (8,000+ connections). Many vacancies are shared to individuals and groups. In short your vacancy will have the potential of reaching something in the region of some 80,000 plus people within 24 hours. Most of these people are working in a zoo environment, Keepers, Curators, Vets, Zoo Directors, Trainers, Aquarists and more.

ZooNews Digest has subscribers in over 1200 Zoos in 150+ countries. Zoo professionals are International.

The number of people who will actually read the posted vacancy  will actually be considerably less. Usually this will be between two hundred and three thousand. This will depend on the type of post, the time of the year and where it is located…of course not all will apply. I wish you the very best of luck in finding the right candidate for your post.

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WILD ANIMAL KEEPER

 

WILD ANIMAL KEEPER 

FERAL - WILD ANIMAL PROJECT
CORNWALL U.K.

FWAP is a small private, breeding and conservation project situated near Fowey in Cornwall. Not open to the Public, but with occasional on site tours and events. 

The project is set in private grounds.

You would be taking care of the following species amongst others:

Sun Bear, Clouded Leopard, Southern Cheetah, Various Small Felids, Spotted and Brown Hyena. Flamingos, Asian Hornbills, King Vulture and Storks, Britain’s only group of Giant Flying Squirrels, Various Mustelids and Viverrids such as Yellow Throated Marten, Honey Badger and Binturong and Malagasy Carnivores including Fosa and Grandidier’s Vontsira. We also work with a few Primates ranging from Tamarins to Bearded Saki and Lemurs.

We are looking for a highly self motivated, disciplined and passionate individual who is able to work alone or within a very small team.
You will be also be working directly with the Owners who are hands on.

The location is rural, however close to some towns, so an Individual who loves the countryside and the outdoors would be more suited

as at times and in winter it can feel isolated.

The position start date will be around February 1st 2021. No accommodation is included with the position. The candidate would be required to live within a fairly close proximity to us so this needs to be considered for anyone moving from outside of the area. You would need to find your own accommodation locally if moving from outside the area.

Main Duties

* DIET PREPARATION, FEEDING, CLEANING  OUT AND PROVIDING ENRICHMENT FOR ALL ANIMAL GROUPS 
  HELD AT THE  FACILITY
* TO FOLLOW STRICT SAFETY RULES AND SECURITY PROTOCOLS ON SITE.
* MAINTAIN DAILY RECORDS AND FEED SUPPLY MONITORING.
* LIASE DIRECTLY WITH VETERINARIANS AND OWNERS .
* SOME GARDENING AND MAINTENANCE IS ALSO PART OF THIS ROLE.

Candidate Requirements:

* CLEAR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH WILD ANIMALS, IDEALLY FELIDS AND OTHER CARNIVORES.
* MUST HAVE A CLEAR PASSION FOR THE SPECIES GROUPS THAT WE SPECIALISE IN AT FWAP.
* EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.
* ABILITY TO WORK ALONE.
* EXCEPTIONAL STANDARDS OF SAFETY, HYGIENE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND CLEANLINESS REQUIRED.
* RELEVANT ANIMAL MANAGEMENT OR KEEPING QUALIFICATION IS PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL. AS TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED.

* FULL DRIVERS LICENCE AND OWN CAR.

SALARY: CIRCA £18,000 - £24,000 Based on experience. Also performance bonus scheme.
WORKING HOURS: 08.00 - 18.00 1 HOUR BREAK PER DAY - ALSO INCLUDES WEEKENDS.

Applications by email to:
Must include a CV and Covering Letter to:  todd@feralcacao.com

We are also looking for unpaid interns/volunteers, so if you lack the required experience, but are keen to learn and gain valuable experience, we are still willing to accept applications from you if interested in unpaid voluntary work. You would be required to commit to at least 1 full day on site per week.

PLEASE NOTE: we will not be able to reply to all applicants. Therefore if you have not heard from us, you will not have been selected for Interview or the position.

FYI

This vacancy has been posted out to the many thousands who read the popular Zoo Jobs Blog Page and then on to the 129,400 plus followers of the  ZooNews Digest Facebook Page. It is then immediately forwarded on to Twitter and then to Pinterest and Linkedin (8,000+ connections). Many vacancies are shared to individuals and groups. In short your vacancy will have the potential of reaching something in the region of some 80,000 plus people within 24 hours. Most of these people are working in a zoo environment, Keepers, Curators, Vets, Zoo Directors, Trainers, Aquarists and more.

ZooNews Digest has subscribers in over 1200 Zoos in 150+ countries. Zoo professionals are International.

The number of people who will actually read the posted vacancy  will actually be considerably less. Usually this will be between two hundred and three thousand. This will depend on the type of post, the time of the year and where it is located…of course not all will apply. I wish you the very best of luck in finding the right candidate for your post.

To make a donation to help with the continuation of the work of ZooNews Digest please click HERE

Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +66 (0) 93 0835 862 | elvinhow@gmail.com https://iizc.org/ | Skype: peter.dickinson48