Mammal Keeper –
Twilight Team
Permanent – Full
Time (40 hours)
We are Chester Zoo,
and for over 80 years we’ve been a leading conservation and education charity,
and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.
We’re also a team of
passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can
to keep the zoo going, from feeding the animals to discovering new conservation
ideas, and giving our 1.9 million visitors an inspirational day out.
We work hard because
we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and we want to be
the best zoo in the world!
If you think you can
help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.
We currently have an
exciting opportunity for a Keeper to join our Twilight team on a full time
basis. For the right candidate, this post offers a fantastic opportunity to
work with one of the largest ex situ breeding groups of Rodrigues fruit bats,
as well as many other exciting species on the section from Sengi to Capybara.
Chester Zoo aims to
set a benchmark for animal welfare and the successful candidate must be able to
deliver an excellent level of animal husbandry, care and welfare for the
assigned mammals; ensuring that all enclosures and facilities are maintained to
the highest possible standards.
The role will
involve delivering personalised animal experiences to small groups of visitors
in both public zoo spaces, behind the scenes and in animal enclosures. These
encounters generate revenue for the zoo, and so guests are hosted to the
highest standards of customer care and service in accordance with risk
assessments, Health and Safety regulations and animal welfare.
The successful
candidate will have:
• A
HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or equivalent
experience
• Proven
experience in the care and management of a wide variety of mammal species, as
well as the highest standards of exhibtry
• Outstanding
observational skills with an excellent attention to detail
• Experience
implementing environmental enrichment and working within strict Safe Working
Practices
• Experience
of implementing guest experiences to a very high standard
• A
full driving licence valid in the UK
Competency in the
use of computers and basic software packages, including ZIMS software, would be
advantageous for this role in order to maintain accurate records.
Hours of work are 40
hours per week, worked 10 days out of 14, including weekends and Bank Holidays
as rostered.
The salary for this
position is £17,367.09 per annum based on 40 hours per week and in addition we
offer a range of amazing benefits which can be found at http://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers/working-at-chester-zoo.
To apply for this
position, please attach your current CV and complete the application form
highlighting your skills and experience including why you should be considered
for our Keeper role to http://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers
Closing date for
applications is Friday 10th February 2017.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
