Section Leader (Birds) (Senior Keeper)

Section Leader (Birds) (Senior Keeper)

The Zoological Society of Hertfordshire (ZSH) (registered charity no.1108609) currently has a vacancy for a Senior Keeper to join our animal park team at Paradise Wildlife Park running our Bird Section as Section Leader.

Applicants must have experience with the husbandry and management of a wide variety of species due to our current and expanding section. This includes, amongst others, psittacines, raptors and a breeding EEP colony of African penguins.

Our bird section is primarily focused on training and displays therefore experience in these areas is essential to this particular role rather than aviary bird and breeding experience.

The bird section is responsible for 2 free flight bird shows daily (1 in winter), along with flying birds in the animal park’s mixed taxa shows. Experience in presenting shows and delivering keeper talks is essential, as is experience of training and maintaining birds in free flight shows using positive reinforcement. This position also holds the opportunity to take a lead (experience dependant) with training of other species in our mixed taxa shows.

Paradise Wildlife Park has a small team of bird keepers, cover keepers, interns & volunteers that you will be tasked with supervising, training and working alongside. Therefore, the applicant must be very personable and able to communicate well with staff and visitors.

The successful applicant will have a hands on keeper role on this busy area of the park and will be responsible for the day to day running of the section, husbandry, diets, welfare of the animals and supervision of staff.  The applicant will be responsible for delivering and training staff for the delivery of interactive animal experiences such as ‘Feed the Penguins’ and for presenting and flying birds in our free flight shows using positive reinforcement.

The successful applicant must have minimum five years of experience working within a zoo environment and experience working with birds and animal training is a must.

Across the animal park team, we have a supportive and strong development programme with our staff regularly attending conferences and training events, in this position you would be tasked with representing PWP/ZSH at these events.

This is an exciting time to join our bird team as we move into our peak season and have plans for future section development.

Job Details:

•        Full time; Permanent position

•        Reports to; Head keeper & Senior ZSH management

•        Hours; Summer 8am-6pm, Winter 8am – 5pm. Includes weekend and bank holiday work on a flexible rotated basis. Flexibility is necessary in this post

•        Part of a cohesive section leader/senior keeper team

•        Annual Salary dependant on experience

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:

•        Carry out and enforce high standards of welfare and animal husbandry routines

•        Ensure an up-to-date knowledge of relevant best practice, in regards to husbandry, animal training and statutory regulations, including Health and Safety

•        Undertake and record animal observations

•        Deliver high standards of visitor interaction in the form of; shows, keeper talks, experiences and education events

•        Overseeing and training of bird keepers, cover keepers, interns and volunteers

•        Attend and contribution to regular senior keeper meetings

•        Regular communication with head keepers

•        Liaise and assist in general duties and requirements as directed by senior management

•        Other duties to support effective and efficient site maintenance may include: Fire Marshall, First Aider, Company vehicle driver, including tractor trailer, Litter picking/rubbish removal/sweeping and general cleaning in order to maintain high standards (nb - full training will be a given prior to the post holder being required to undertake new tasks)

Requirements:

•        An animal science related qualification; DMZAA or level equivalent

•        5 years’ experience in a zoological collection. Including experience with a range of taxa.

•        Excellent communication skills

•        Excellent people management skills

•        Experience with ZIMS desirable

•        Free flight bird and presentation experience

•        Adaptable for a flexible rota

•        Physically fit for the demands of this role

•        Full UK driving licence

If you would like the opportunity to join our team please send your CV and cover letter to headkeeper@pwpark.com

This opening will close once a suitable candidate has been selected so please send applications as soon as possible.

Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +971 50 4787 122 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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SENIOR HEAD KEEPER OF MAMMALS

SENIOR HEAD KEEPER OF MAMMALS

This is a supervisory position involving stock and staff management. Responsible to the Curator of Mammals.

Responsibilities to include:

Ø Monitoring the behaviour and health status of the mammal collection on a daily basis.

Ø Training and working closely with the team of keepers.

Ø Performing ‘hands-on’ husbandry duties including animal restraint, enclosure furnishing and handrearing when required.

Ø Ensuring that Health & Safety protocols are being observed.

Ø Assisting other departments when carrying out studies pertaining to the mammal collection.

Ø Writing reports & record keeping.

Ø Co-ordinating a roster and holiday leave for up to 25 staff.

Ø Member of zoo firearms crew

Requirements:

Ø Strong zoo husbandry background (at least five years experience).

Ø Three years in a supervisory position.

Ø City & Guilds in Zoo Animal Management, Advanced National Certificate in the Management of Zoo Animals or Diploma in the Management of Zoo Animals and Aquariums (or equivalent qualification) preferred.

Ø Good leadership and team building skills.

Ø IT and accurate record keeping skills.

Ø Ability to supervise students and volunteers.

Ø Willingness to work weekends, and beyond normal working hours if required.

Ø Full driving licence

Terms and conditions:

Ø 38¾ hours per week (5 day week)

Ø Roster that currently involves working 2 out of 3 weekends

Ø 28 days annual leave per annum (including Bank Holidays)

Ø Salaried, pensionable post £25,892 p.a.

Applications by post only (not by e-mail) and should include a full CV and handwritten covering letter to:

Neil Bemment

Curator of Mammals

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, 

Totnes Road, 

Paignton, 

Devon TQ4 7EU

Closing date: 31 July 2016

Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +971 50 4787 122 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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Senior Keeper

Senior Keeper 

Peak Wildlife Park

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with a diverse range of animals, covering all areas of animal husbandry

• Training and record keeping

• Assisting with the training and development of staff

• Engaging with members of the public and carrying out one-to-one animal experiences

• Creating and delivering talks and presentations

Key Skills and Requirements: 

• Experience working as an animal keeper – must include working with big cats, ungulates and primates

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated with a proven track record in zoo animal management

• Good team worker with excellent communication skills

• Commitment to continued professional development of yourself and other staff

• Previous experience of supervising and training staff

• Diploma in the Management of Zoo animals and Aquaria (DMZAA) or an equivalent qualification

• Full UK driving license

• Computer literate with an excellent understanding of the Microsoft Office package and working knowledge of ZIMS would be desirable.

Working hours will vary depending on time of year, with longer shifts during the summer period and shorter days throughout winter. Staff are salaried so wages are not affected by varying hours.

Salary will be dependent on experience and will include other company benefits.

Please apply on-line by sending your CV with a covering letter to:

hr@peakwildlifepark.co.uk

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Senior Keeper/Presenter

Senior Keeper/Presenter 

with a Special Responsibility for Displays and Presentations

Full Time (42.5 hours per week including one weekend day and working bank holidays)

Salary:  £17,200 – 18,300 per annum dependent on experience

Tropical Wings Zoo is a small but forward-thinking and dynamic organisation with an emphasis on interaction and education.  We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual with a lifelong passion for all animals to join our dedicated team of animal care staff in this hands-on role.   The successful applicant will be required to support the Education Coordinator as well as working on a section and supervising the team in your section.

The ideal candidate will have:

•        A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience working in a zoological collection working with a range of taxon;

•        Excellent leadership qualities and a proven track record of leading a team;

•        An animal-related qualification;

•        Be able to organise, promote, train and participate in the highest standard of Presentations and Displays;

•        Enthusiasm and an outgoing and friendly personality;

•        Animal training experience desirable but not essential;

•        A full driving licence preferred

To apply:

Send CV and covering letter by email to Erica Jones at humanresources@tropicalwings.co.uk

Closing date: This vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you should submit your application as soon as possible.  Due to the expected number of applications we will only be contacting those shortlisted for interview.

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Senior Keeper/Presenter

Senior Keeper/Presenter

Full Time (42.5 hours per week including one weekend day and bank holidays)

Salary:  circa £17,000 per annum

Tropical Wings Zoo is a small but forward-thinking and dynamic organisation with an emphasis on interaction and education.  We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual with a lifelong passion for all animals to join our dedicated team of animal care staff in this hands-on role.   The successful applicant will be required to support the Head Keeper as well as supervise the team within the designated animal section.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience working in a zoological collection working with a range of taxon;
• Good understanding of ZIMS and zoo licensing would be advantageous;
• Excellent leadership qualities and a proven track record of leading a team;
• An animal-related qualification;
• Excellent communication skills and be able to participate fully in our education and presentation programmes;
• Good communication skills, enthusiasm and an outgoing and friendly personality;
• Animal training experience desirable but not essential;
• You will further develop your skills and knowledge in conservation activities
• A full driving licence preferred

To apply:

Send CV and covering letter by email to humanresources@tropicalwings.co.uk

Closing date: This vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you should submit your application as soon as possible.  Due to the expected number of applications we will only be contacting those shortlisted for interview.

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Senior Keeper

Senior Keeper

Hobbledown

Surrey

Full time Senior Keeper required - 40hrs per week including weekends and bank holidays.

Hobbledown in Epsom, Surrey, is currently looking for a full time Senior Keeper to work within the Animal Department.

The ideal candidate will have:

 - A minimum of 3 years’ paid experience working in a zoological collection working with a range of taxon;

 - Excellent leadership qualities and proven track record of supervising a team;

 - Strong knowledge and experience working with, in particular exotic & domestic animals;

 - The Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals - DMZAA, or equivalent;

 - A good understanding of ZIMS and Zoo licencing would be advantageous;

 - Good communication skills, enthusiasm, and an outgoing and friendly personality;

 - Ability to interact and communicate well with our guests in a courteous and friendly manner and inspire our younger visitors;

 - A presentable appearance, flexible in their approach to work, totally reliable, and be able to work effectively both within a team and on their own when the need arises.

The post holder will be required to support and assist the Curator in the management and husbandry of Hobbledown’s diverse animal collection as well as the supervision of the animal team involved with their care.

A full driving licence preferred.

Due to the expected number of applications we will only be contacting those shortlisted for interview.

Salary circa £17000 pa.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to angela@hobbledown.com

Closing date for applications Friday 21st August 2015

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Senior Keeper – Mammals

Senior Keeper – Mammals

Bristol Zoological Gardens

Bristol

Permanent Position, working 80 hours per fortnight

Salary £18,571 per annum

Bristol Zoological Society has a vacancy for a Senior Keeper on its mammal section at the Bristol Zoo Gardens site in Clifton, Bristol.  This is a hands-on position with the post holder assisting in the management and husbandry of the Zoo’s mammal collection as well as the supervision of the staff involved with their care.

The position is permanent working 80 hours per fortnight as part of the departmental 14 day rota, which includes weekends and bank holidays.

The successful applicant will be an experienced zoo mammal keeper and will have at least three years’ experience of working with zoo animals, particularly primates and large mammals. Great ape experience would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will be educated to at least GCSE level, including English and a biological science, and hold the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals – DMZAA, or equivalent. The ability to work within a team and having a general knowledge of the conservation and educational roles of zoos is also required.

For details on applying for this position and a copy of the job description and person specification please visit our web site www.bristolzoo.org.uk.

Bristol Zoo Gardens reserves the right to close this vacancy early.  Due to the expected number of applications we will only be contacting those shortlisted for interview.

Deadline: 13 February 2015

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Senior Keeper: Primates

Senior Keeper: Primates

Twycross Zoo is currently going through an exciting period of change as the zoo develops and we are looking for dynamic, knowledgeable individuals to help lead the teams forward.

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Keeper on our Primates section.  The section manages a wide variety of primate species including gibbons, callitrichids, cebids, guenons and lemurs.

Key Responsibilities

·       A hands-on role, working on the section and covering all areas of daily animal husbandry including feeding, cleaning, training and record keeping

·       Interacting with visitors to the zoo

·       Assisting with the supervision and training of staff

Key Skills & Requirements

·       A high performing, enthusiastic individual with a proven track record in zoo animal management

·       Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a keeper

·       Able to demonstrate a substantial working knowledge of the natural history and management of key species

·       A good team worker with a positive outlook

·       Excellent communication skills

·       Committed to continued professional development of yourself and other staff

·       Supervisory experience advantageous

·       An animal related qualification such as ANCMZA or DZMAA

This is a full time position, including weekend duties on a rota system.  Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform and 31 days holiday.

Please apply on-line by sending your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org,

Closing date for applications:  21^st January 2015

Senior Keeper/Presenter – Mammal Section

Senior Keeper/Presenter – Mammal Section

Full Time (42.5 hours per week including one weekend day)

Tropical Wings Zoo is currently looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual with a lifelong passion for all animals to join our dedicated team of animal care staff. The section manages a wide range of species including lemurs, meerkats, coatis, wallabies and mara.

The ideal candidate will have:

·         A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience with a wide range of species and ability to demonstrate a substantial working knowledge of the natural history and management of key species

·         Previous supervisory experience

·         An animal-related qualification

·         Excellent communication skills and be able to participate fully in our education and presentation programmes

·         Animal training experience desirable but not essential

·         You will further develop your skills and knowledge in conservation activities

To apply:

Send CV and covering letter by email to humanresources@tropicalwings.co.uk

Closing date: This vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you should submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications in writing please to:

Erica Jones

Closing date Wednesday 15^th October 2014

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Senior Keeper -- Herpetology

Senior Keeper -- Herpetology

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is looking for a skilled and knowledgeable Senior Keeper in the Herpetology Department with a thorough understanding of the role and function of a modern zoological collection and in-situ conservation programmes.

Responsibilities will include the daily husbandry and management of a diverse collection in conjunction with the other section staff, detailed record keeping, research and scientific writing, tours behind the scenes, participation in wider herpetological and zoo activities and field work and collaborating with other organisations.

It is essential that applicants have proven experience in the successful husbandry and breeding of a variety of amphibian and reptile species (in other Zoos, Museums, Universities, private collections, etc.) They will ideally be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.

A logical, precise and scientific approach to animal keeping is required and competency with standard computer software is vital.

Good written and verbal communication skills and considerable interpersonal skills are required as the position involves interaction with visitors, donors, and on occasion the media; a high degree of appreciation of customer service is essential for the role. The successful applicant will be a strong team player able to show a high degree of initiative and independence.

To apply for the role and for further information please visit the Durrell website.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 24. March 2014.

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