Unqualified Keeper –
Mammals
Bristol Zoo Gardens
Bristol, Somerset
Unqualified Keeper –
Mammals
Permanent Position,
working 80 hours per fortnight
Salary £15,581 per
annum
Bristol Zoological
Society has two new positions for Unqualified Keepers on its mammal section at
the Bristol Zoo Gardens site in Clifton, Bristol. These are practical positions
assisting in all aspects of management and husbandry of the Zoo’s mammal collection.
You will need to have a good level of physical fitness.
The successful
applicants will be experienced zoo mammal keepers, ideally with two years’
experience working with a diverse range of zoo mammals. Great ape and/or small
mammal experience would be an advantage. You will be expected to show a high
level of passion and motivation for the job.
A positive outlook,
the ability to work within a team and having a good knowledge of the
conservation and educational roles of zoos is also required. We are looking for
excellent communication skills, written and oral, as well as knowledge of
animal training. You will be expected to engage with our guests and deliver
regular talks.
The positions are
permanent, working 80 hours per fortnight as part of the departmental 14 day
rota, which includes weekends and bank holidays. It may also include occasional
evening work.
The successful
applicant will be educated to at least GCSE level, including English and a
biological science.
To apply for this
position please send your full CV and covering letter to hr@bristolzoo.org.uk
or HR Department, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA.
The closing date for
applications is Friday 3rd February 2017. Interviews will take place on 15th
and 17th February 2017.
Bristol Zoo Gardens
reserves the right to close these vacancies early. Due to the expected number
of applications we will only be contacting those shortlisted for interview.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
