Mammal Keeper – Twilight Team - Part Time

Mammal Keeper – Twilight Team

Permanent –1 x Part Time (24 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 part 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 24 hours per week worked 6 days out of 14, including weekends and Bank Holidays as rostered.

The salary for this position is £10,420.25 per annum based on 24 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 +971 50 4787 122 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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Part-time, Part-year Instructor – Animal Management Centre

Part-time, Part-year Instructor – Animal Management Centre

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE

22.2 hours per week for 40 weeks per year

£18,840 - £22,508 pro rata (dependent upon qualifications)

Due to growth in learner numbers, the college is seeking to expand the current instructor team. The post holder will undertake practical instruction and assessment of groups of students and other trainees as required.

Candidates should be educated to at least level 3 in a relevant qualification e.g. Animal Management.  Candidates should be able to demonstrate significant professional experience working with a range of animals as well as a real passion and enthusiasm for animals and helping all learners to reach their maximum potential. The post holder will hold an appropriate teaching qualification or be willing to attain one.

This post is to be based at the Sparsholt campus.

Closing Date: 06 June 2016

College Benefits

•        Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)

•        Death Benefit grant of 3x salary if in the pension scheme

•        Free on-site parking

•        Car Share Scheme

•        Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

•        Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme

•        Flexible Working Policy

•        Child Care Vouchers

•        Access to an employee assistance scheme

•        On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus (membership £85 per annum)

•        Free gym classes at the Sparsholt campus

•        You Make the Difference Staff nomination scheme

•        Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, flowers, fruit & vegetables, fish, venison and turkey.

•        Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at the Andover campus

•        Discounted admission to Marwell Zoo

•        Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications

•        Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices

Application packs are available from:

24 hour recruitment line: 01962 797438

www.sparsholt.ac.uk

HR@sparsholt.ac.uk

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Senior Animal Keeper – Part time

Senior Animal Keeper – Part time

Senior Animal Keeper – Part time (16.5 hours Job Share Position)

Location:        Edinburgh Zoo

Salary:        Competitive

About Us

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) owns and manages Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park.  Both parks are premier visitor attractions, offering visitors a fantastic day out.  Of equal importance is our excellent international reputation for our conservation and education programmes and we are looking to the future with confidence.  We’ve been a charity since our founding in 1909 and maintain a keen commercial edge to ensure we can sustain our excellent reputation.  Our mission is to connect people with nature and safeguard species from extinction. 

Senior Animal Keeper – Part time (16.5 hours Job Share Position)

A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Animal Keeper to work within the Living Collections Department at Edinburgh Zoo, specifically on the animal section where the stock is predominantly carnivores. 

Working on this section, it is essential that the successful candidate has carnivore or other high security mammal species experience and it is essential that the successful candidate has passed the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals or equivalent qualification or experience at SVQ 3 or equivalent level. Experience of working in a supervisory or managerial role would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be required to cover all aspects of managing the section, including the staff, in the absence of the Team Leader.

 About You

To operate effectively in this role, practical experience in a zoo or animal-related environment is essential and experience of working with a range of animal taxon groups desirable. You must also have up-to-date basic knowledge and understanding of zoo legislation and best practice, along with a sound basis of practical knowledge and skills about good animal management including dietary knowledge. Proven success in animal training or an appropriate qualification in the use of positive reinforcement training is desirable.

Working hours are 16.5 hours per week and the post involves weekend and occasional evening work.

Closing Date:         1 March 2015

For full information on how to apply, please visit the Edinburgh Zoo vacancy page http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/careers-vacancies and follow the instructions.

Registered charity number: SC004064

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Animal Keeper (Part-time)

Animal Keeper (Part-time)

Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary 

Lincolnshire

Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary are looking to recruit a Part-time qualified animal keeper to work on one of its most varied rounds.

Part time Animal Keeper Position 24-34 hours per week

Rate of Pay: minimum wage

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and hard working, with a minimum of 1 years experience working in a zoological collection. Excellent customer service, communication and animal husbandry skills are essential.

Send your application to thesealsanctuary@hotmail.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday 22nd August 2014

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Trainee Animal Keeper – Part time

Trainee Animal Keeper – Part time

Join our vibrant organisation!

As an action oriented conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife’s desire is to connect people with nature. Through enthusing people about the wonders of the natural world we’re certain they’ll share our passion to conserve it. Our success relies on two key things. The impression we create through our 140 acre zoological park, Marwell Zoo, with its wide array of exotic and endangered species and the family of talented people we employ who share our passion and bring our vision to life.

We are currently looking to recruit a part time, Trainee Animal Keeper. Working 16 hours per week over 2 days, responsibilities will include ensuring high standards of animal welfare, health and animal husbandry at all times and keeping daily checks and records. Although our Trainee Animal Keepers will work on a variety of different sections, a keen interest in birds would be advantageous for this role.

The successful candidate will be able to work well as part of a team, have the ability to use their initiative and possess strong verbal communication skills, as talking to members of the public is an essential part of the role.

Applicants must hold 5 GCSE’s or equivalent and have a demonstrable interest & enthusiasm for animal conservation, management & welfare.

If you would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation and become part of our Marwell Family, please visit our website, marwell.org.uk for a full candidate brief and our electronic application form. This application form must be completed for you to be considered for this role.

Closing Date: Monday 7th April 2014

Successful applicants for vacancies with Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a DBS check as a condition of employment.

Marwell Wildlife is an equal opportunities employer.

Colden Common, Winchester, Hants, SO21 1JH. Registered charity number 275433. marwell.org.uk

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Native Fauna Keeper

PART-TIME (.5) KEEPER

Natives Team Adelaide Zoo

6 month (approximate) contract

An opportunity for a part time keeping position has become available in the Native Fauna team at Adelaide Zoo. The Native Fauna team comprises dedicated bird, native mammal and reptile sections which highlight the important role that native species play within the organisation. This position is based at Adelaide Zoo.

The successful applicant will work within the bird and native sections, and be responsible for daily duties and husbandry aspects within those areas, and as such will need to have proven animal husbandry experience in a work setting, ideally with a range of avian and/or native mammal species. The applicant must also have the ability to work well in a team environment and have excellent communication and time-management skills, and a commitment to health and safety.

There is a requirement for visitor  talks and interactive experiences and therefore well developed presentation skills will be highly regarded, as will any animal training and conditioning experience.

How to apply

Position Summaries available from; www.zoossa.com.au

ALL APPLICANTS: Please forward your resume, cover letter, and application form addressing the required criteria.

Applications to; recruitment@zoossa.com.au by 12:00 noon 30 July 2013

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Keeper: Birds (part time)

 

Keeper: Birds (part time)

Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMS), the World Primate Centre, holds a large variety of primates - every species of great ape (gorilla, chimpanzee, bonobo, orang-utan) plus a range of other primates including gibbons, lemurs, callitrichids, cebids and guenons to name a few! We have impressive breeding records for most of these species and recent changes to husbandry practices has enabled more natural groupings and enclosure modifications. We have more to do!

We are going through an exciting period of change as this zoo develops and so are looking for dynamic, knowledgeable individuals to help move the teams forward.

We have a vacancy for a keeper on the Bird section. The section manages all our bird species including penguins, parrots, waterfowl, cranes and also a small range of other species. This is a key role which will involve working on the section, covering all areas of animal husbandry and includes activities which require visitor interaction.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, high performing individual with an interest in zoo animal management. You must be committed to continued professional development, be a good team worker and have strong communication skills. Some zoo keeping experience and an animal-related qualification, such as the BIAZA approved ANCMZA or DZMAA, would be advantageous.

The role is part-time basis working 10 days out of 21, working on average 28 hours per week, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 21 days holiday, 5% employer’s pension contribution.

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to Human Resources, recruitment@twycrosszoo.org.

Closing date: Monday 4^th March 2013

 

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Blue Planet Aquarium is a market leader visitor attraction and North West regional gem based in Cheshire, operated by Deep Sea Leisure PLC.

 

Part Time Diver

 

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Part Time Diver to be part of this successful team - offering both the freedom to develop and valuable operational experience.   

 

 Post requirements:

 

·                     PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

·                     An up to date HSE medical and logbook

·                     Experience in resort diving operations

·                     Good customer service skills

 

The post is Part Time, with weekend and evening shifts on a rota’d basis.  You must be available a minimum of 3 days per week, of which 2 days should cover Friday, Saturday or Sunday in line with the needs of the business.

 

Please submit your CV and covering letter to: Recruitment, Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9LF or Email: recruitment@asprouk.com

 

Blue Planet Aquarium is an Equal Opportunities Employer

 

The Company does not contribute towards any relocation costs to the area. You must have or be able to get a valid work permit for the UK to be considered for this position.

 

Closing Date:  Friday, 4^th January 2013

 

We do recognize the time and effort it takes to apply for a position, but as an employer of choice we receive a high volume of applications and in the interests of economy, Aspro UK does not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful in their application; consequently if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. 

 

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Scotland’s National Aquarium

Deep Sea World is a market leader visitor attraction and Scotland’s National Aquarium, based in North Queensferry, and operated by Deep Sea Leisure PLC.

Part Time Diver

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part Time Diver to be part of this successful team - offering both the freedom to develop and valuable operational experience.   

 Post requirements:

·                     PADI Divemaster or equivalent

·                     An up to date HSE medical and logbook

·                     HSE First Aid at Work certificate or equivalent

·                     Oxygen provider certificate

·                     Experience in resort diving operations

·                     Good customer service skills

The post is Part Time, with weekend shifts on a rota’d basis. 

Please submit your CV and covering letter to: Tina Aydon, Deep Sea World, North Queensferry, Fife, KY11 1JR, or email: recruitment@deepseaworld.co.uk stating PART-TIME DIVER in the subject line.

Deep Sea World is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The successful applicants will be required to apply for a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.  Further details can be found at www.crb.gov.uk

The Company will not contribute towards any relocation costs to the area, or costs incurred during the interview process. You must have or be able to get a valid work permit for the UK to be considered for this position.

Closing Date:  Monday 25^th June 2012

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