Keeper / Presenter

 

Keeper / Presenter

Job description

Keeper / Presenter – Maternity Cover 12 month contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Animal Keeper to join our zoo family at a time of growth and expansion, where you will help to shape and mould the animal collection and range of services offered! We are currently developing a brand new zoo, so although the position is currently offered for a minimum of 15 hours per week with overtime available it may lead to a permanent position once we open our new facility.

Please note that this is not a trainee position, although in house training will be provided where required.

The Company

Zoo2U is a family run business with a heart for outreach into the local community. Our mission is to ‘Interact, Educate and Inspire’ all those we come into contact with. We use a hands-on approach with our unique collection of exotic animals, making them friendly and comfortable with human interaction. In turn, we can offer amazing animal experiences suitable for curriculum-based school sessions, special needs therapy, kids clubs and more!

This is a very exciting time to join the company as we are opening a brand new zoo in the heart of Cheshire East! Our aim is to be an affordable family attraction which is fully sustainable with a strong conservation message. We hope to be open by the Autumn.

The Candidate

You will have a relevant animal related qualification, a minimum of 2 years working in the zoo industry and at least 1 year of presenting education/conservation-based talks, with practical knowledge of Reptiles, Birds and Mammals, especially species held in our collection.

You will be familiar with the SSSMZP and will always strive to improve zoo management standards in accordance with this document, ensuring best practice and compliance with health and safety regulations.

You will be dedicated and passionate about animal welfare and will already put this at the centre of everything you do. You will use a variety of methods to enrich and stimulate the animals in your care and have a keen eye for detail with regards to exhibit maintenance and animal health.

You will be presentable and willing to represent the company to a very high standard in all situations. You will be expected to travel (up to 60 miles) from the zoo to deliver outreach to a high standard so you must have experience in presentations/talks/demonstrations to audiences of varying ages and abilities. You will hold a current clean driving licence and be able to use both a manual and automatic vehicle. During the current pandemic we have created online sessions which are still being offered and your willingness to participate in this is expected. There will be occasions when your start and/or finish times will change due to the needs of the business so you must be able to offer flexibility.

You will be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable. You will be an excellent timekeeper and a team player; however, you may also find yourself working alone on some days. You will have the opportunity to get involved in the development of Holmes Chapel Zoo with enclosure design, animal collection planning, interpretation, education and conservation programs.

This position would suit someone who is keen to advance their career and may lead to a permanent position being offered.

Responsibilities:

• Daily animal husbandry
• Maintenance of animal enclosures/public areas
• Public presentations (in person and virtual) at a variety of outreach and therapy events/sessions
• Monitoring animal health
• Administer medication and preventative treatment
• Ensure best practice is achieved in line with our zoo licence / sssmzp
• Animal related administration duties

Essentials

• Relevant zoo or animal related qualification(s)
• Proven public speaking skills
• Organisational skills
• Clean driving license
• Knowledge of record keeping in line with zoo licence standards
• Non-smoker
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of working within a zoological collection
• Minimum 1 year experience presenting animal educational talks.
• Demonstrable experience working to zoo licence standards
• Hard working and passionate about educating children and adults
• Experience of working with SEND individuals
• Practical knowledge of husbandry techniques for a variety of reptiles, birds and small exotic mammals

Desirable

• 2 years post test driving experience.
• Teaching qualifications
• First aider
• Falconry experience

Please apply in writing enclosing a full CV and covering letter.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: Maximum £19,500 pro rata

 

 

Kind regards,

 

Melissa Mews

Director

Zoo2U Discovery Centre

https://zoo2u.co.uk/

Tel: 07746 277375 / 07904 832591 (personal mobile - for emergency contact only please)

 

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Animal Keeper

 

Animal Keeper

Job title: Animal Keeper / Educator (dual role)

Summary

Zoo2U are recruiting for an experienced Animal Keeper / Educator. We are looking for someone who is confident, outgoing, passionate and experienced to join our small but growing friendly company/team. During the Covid-19 pandemic, this position is offered for a minimum of 15 hours per week with overtime available and will eventually lead to a minimum 35 hour permanent contract when the zoo is able to reopen fully. Please note that this is not a trainee position.

The Company

Zoo2U is a family run business with a heart for outreach into the local community. Our mission is to ‘Interact, Educate and Inspire’ with all those we come into contact with. Zoo2U has hand picked a unique collection of exotic animals, which in turn create a varied adaptable team suitable for all occasions. The animals are all friendly and are comfortable interacting with humans, which means that Zoo2U can offer a unique hands-on animal encounter. Zoo2U offers close encounters with exotic animals and tailor their experiences to meet educational school curriculum requirements, while offering kids clubs, children’s parties, fairs and fetes, therapy for special needs and even corporate events! We have even adapted to virtual sessions through the current pandemic. This will be a very exciting time to join the company as we look to relocate (locally) and grow the zoo.

The Candidate

You will have a relevant animal related qualification and at least two years’ experience in the zoological industry with practical knowledge of Reptiles, Birds and Mammals, especially species held in our collection. You will be familiar with the SSSMZP and ensure best practice and compliance with health and safety and zoo licensing regulations. You will be dedicated and passionate about animal welfare and will already put this at the centre of everything you do. You will use a variety of methods to enrich and stimulate the animals in your care and have a keen eye for detail with regards to exhibit maintenance and animal health. You will always strive to improve zoo management standards and keep detailed animal records.

You will be presentable and willing to represent the company to a very high standard in all situations. You will be expected to travel (up to 60 miles) from the zoo to deliver outreach to a high standard so you must have experience in presentations/talks/demonstrations to audiences of varying ages and abilities. You will hold a current clean driving licence and be able to use both a manual and automatic vehicle. During the current pandemic we have moved to online outreach and your willingness to get participate in this is expected. There will be occasions when your start and/or finish times will change due to the needs of the business so you must be able to offer flexibility.

You will be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable. You will be an excellent timekeeper and a team player; however, you may also find yourself working alone on some days, especially through the current pandemic. You will be required to expand the services offered by Zoo2U, through suggesting new idea's and working closely with the owners to ensure the ideas become a reality. This position would suit someone who is keen to advance their career.

Responsibilities:

• Daily animal husbandry
• Maintenance of animal enclosures/public areas
• Public presentations at a variety of outreach and therapy events/sessions
• Virtual public presentations
• Liaising with veterinarians
• Daily monitoring of animal health and wellbeing, and administering preventative/curative treatment
• Animal related administration duties

 

Essentials

• Relevant zoo or animal related qualification(s)
• Public speaking skills
• Organisational skills
• Clean driving license
• Knowledge of record keeping
• Non-smoker
• Minimum 2 years’ industry experience.
• Practical knowledge of husbandry techniques for a variety of Reptiles, birds and small exotic mammals

 

Desirable

• Teaching qualifications
• First aider
• Current CRB/DBS
• Falconry experience

 

Expected Start Date: 22/02/2021

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Dependant on exeperience

COVID-19 considerations:
As an indoor facility, we are closed in line with government regulations. When able to open, all public entering the zoo are required to wear face masks, use a foot dip, and wash and sanitise their hands. Staff also required to wear face masks when public are on site and when working in close proximity to other staff.

 APPLICATION LETTER AND FULL CV TO melissa@zoo2u.co.uk

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Part time Zoo keeper/Presenter

Part time Zoo keeper/Presenter

Zoo2U Discovery Centre

Alsager ST72UB

Zoo2U are recruiting for a part time Animal Keeper/Presenter, working 2 to 3 days per week. We are looking for a confident, outgoing, passionate and experienced individual to join our small but growing friendly company/team. This position may lead to a full time contract.

The Company

Zoo2U is a family run business with a heart for outreach into the local community. Our mission is to ‘Interact, Educate and Inspire’ with all those we come into contact with. Zoo2U has hand picked a unique collection of exotic animals, which in turn create a varied adaptable team suitable for all occasions. The animals are all friendly and are comfortable interacting with humans, which means that Zoo2U can offer a unique hands-on animal encounter. Zoo2U offers close encounters with exotic animals and tailor their experiences to meet educational school curriculum requirements, while offering kids clubs, children’s parties, fairs and fetes, therapy for special needs and even corporate events! Zoo2U is a zoo licensed centre which also operates pre-booked experiences on site.

The Candidate

You will have a relevant animal related qualification and at least two years experience in the zoological industry. You must have presented talks/demonstrations to audiences of varying ages and abilities. You will be dedicated and passionate about animal welfare and be willing to represent the company to a very high standard. You will hold a current clean driving licence and be able to use both a manual and automatic vehicle.

Your role will include daily husbandry tasks for our diverse range of animals. You will use a variety of methods to enrich and stimulate the animals in your care. You will ensure best practice and compliance with health and safety regulations. You will always strive to improve zoo management standards. You will have a minimum of 2 years working within the zoo industry, ideally with practical knowledge of reptiles, birds and mammals. You will be expected to give public talks to a high standard and keep detailed animal records. You will be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable. You will be an excellent timekeeper and have a keen eye for detail. You will already put animal welfare at the centre of everything you do. You will be required to be a team player, however, you may also find yourself working alone on some days. You will be required to expand the services offered by Zoo2U, through suggesting new idea's and working closely with the management team to ensure the ideas become a reality. This position would suit someone who is keen to advance their career, with potential progression into a full time role.

Responsibilities:

Daily animal husbandry

Maintenance of animal enclosures/public areas

Public presentations onsite and at a variety of outreach and therapy events/sessions

Liaising with veterinarians

Daily monitoring of animal health and well being, and administering preventative/curative treatment

Essentials

Relevant qualification(s)

Public speaking skills

Organisational skills

Clean driving license

Knowledge of manual record keeping

Non-smoker

Minimum 2 years’ industry experience is required. Ideally with:

Practical knowledge/experience of husbandry techniques for a variety of reptiles, including lizards, tortoises and non-venomous snakes

Practical knowledge/experience of husbandry techniques for a variety of birds, including parrots, raptors and kingfishers

Practical knowledge/experience of husbandry techniques for a variety of mammals, including hedgehogs, tenrecs, skunks, meerkats, opossums

Desirable

Teaching qualifications

First aider

Current CRB/DBS

Falconry experience

Please apply in writing enclosing a full CV and covering letter to melissa@zoo2u.co.uk

Closing Date 25th January 2019

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Full time senior / head keeper

Full time senior / head keeper

Zoo2U are looking for a confident, passionate and experienced animal keeper to join our small but growing friendly company/team.

The Company

Zoo2U is a family run business based in Crewe, Cheshire, with a heart for outreach into the local community. Our mission is to ‘Interact, Educate and Inspire’ with all those we come into contact with.

Zoo2U has hand-picked a unique collection of exotic animals, which in turn create a varied adaptable team suitable for all occasions. The animals are all friendly and are comfortable interacting with humans, which means that Zoo2U can offer a unique hands-on animal encounter. Zoo2U offers close encounters with exotic animals and tailor their experiences to meet educational school curriculum requirements, while offering kids clubs, children’s parties, fairs and fetes, therapy for special needs and even corporate events!

The Candidate

Using a ‘hands on approach’, you will oversee the day to day running of the animal collection, becoming a role model to staff through demonstrated behaviours. You will ensure best practice and compliance with health and safety regulations. You will always strive to improve zoo management standards. You will have a minimum of 2 years working within the zoo industry, ideally with practical knowledge of reptiles, birds and mammals. You will be expected to give public talks and have some proven people management skills, experience with budget control and record keeping.

You will be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable. You will be a good timekeeper and have a keen eye for detail. You will already put animal welfare at the centre of everything you do.

You will be required to be a team player and lead by example with the small (but growing) team, where you will manage all those involved with animal keeping duties. However, you may also find yourself working alone on some days.

You will be required to expand the services offered by Zoo2U, through suggesting new idea's and working closely with the management team to ensure the ideas become a reality.

This position would suit someone who is keen to advance their career, with a progression into a head keeper role.

Responsibilities:

• Daily animal husbandry
• Maintenance of animal enclosures/public areas
• Management of keeping staff/volunteers/work experience students
• Procurement
• Public presentations at a variety of outreach events and therapy sessions
• Liaising with veterinarians
• Monitoring animal health and implementing preventative treatment programs

Essentials

• Relevant qualification(s)
• Public speaking skills
• People management skills
• Clean driving license
• Knowledge of manual record keeping
• Non-smoker
• Minimum 2 years’ industry experience, ideally with:
• Practical knowledge/experience of husbandry techniques for a variety of Reptiles, including lizards, tortoises, non-venomous snakes
• Practical knowledge/experience of husbandry techniques for a variety of birds, including parrots, raptors, kingfisher
• Practical knowledge/experience of husbandry techniques for a variety of mammals, including hedgehogs, tenrecs, skunks, meerkats

Desirable

• Budget control experience
• Teaching qualifications
• First aider
• Current CRB/DBS
• Falconry experience

Please apply in writing enclosing a full CV to melissa@zoo2u.co.uk

Closing Date

22nd July 2016

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

• Crewe

Required experience:

• Zoo Keeping: 2 years

Required licence or certification:

• Driving License

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