Trainee Animal Keeper
Trainee
Animal Keeper (2 days a week)
About the
role:
The
successful candidates will perform all duties to ensure the smooth running of
the allocated animal section to optimise the quality of animal welfare and
visitor experience in support of ZSEAs’ vision and mission.
Some of the
tasks you will do:
Help to
ensure animal welfare, husbandry and management is of the highest standard,
taking into account relevant legislation and best practice animal management.
Contribute
to the display of the animal collection to ensure suitable for animals needs
and presentable to the public.
Engage with
and support visitors, ensuring your message is consistent with team objectives
and in line with ZSEAs’ mission and vision whist providing first class customer
care and service.
Collate and
record detailed and accurate animal records via the Zoological Information
Management System (ZIMS). As well as complying with department policies in
relation to administration and health & safety to ensure they are
appropriately followed.
Continuously
develop yourself through appropriate learning and development activities as
agreed by line management in order to deliver excellence.
What we are
looking for:
Some animal
experience is desirable but is not necessary, as full in house training will be
given. However, a keen interest in zoo animal husbandry is essential.
You must be
prepared to work with all kinds of domestic and exotic species, and you will
also provide support for the rest of the keeping team.
Applicants
must be hard-working and conscientious.
A full
driving licence is essential.
You will
have a good level of education at standard grade or equivalent qualifications
(including English, Maths and Science).
Competent in
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) ZIMS, training can be provided if
necessary.
Unless
specifically mentioned our vacancies are normally full time however we will
consider, flexible working hours which will include weekends, bank holidays and
occasional evenings.
In return we
offer: Competitive pay and guaranteed hours, a contributory pension, 28 days
paid holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata).
If you would
like an opportunity to join our fantastic team, please download an application
form and then send it with a covering email explaining which role you are
applying for and why you would be a suitable candidate for this position to:
hr@zsea.org
Closing date
for applications is 16th May. Emails sent after this date will not be
considered and due to the expected volume of applicants, unfortunately, we will
not be able to advise if they were unsuccessful or provide feedback on their
applications.
ZSEA is
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff
appointments are subject to satisfactory references. We are an equal
opportunities employer.
To learn more
and/or apply please click HERE
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