Veterinary Nurse – Fixed Term

Veterinary Nurse – Fixed Term

We have an exciting short term opportunity for a Veterinary nurse who would like a taste of what it is like to work in The Nest at Wellington Zoo. Opened in December 2009, The Nest is an unparalleled facility in New Zealand for providing care to Zoo animals, rehabilitation of native species including marine mammals and birds, and research facility.


We are looking for a passionate and experienced Veterinary Nurse to cover a permanent employee who is taking 6 months parental leave from the 18th October 2010. You will need to be a skilled Veterinary Nurse who can work 40 hours per week and you will need to be happy to work rostered hours including weekends.


In the role of Veterinary Nurse you will be responsible for providing veterinary nursing and husbandry care to our collection animals, as well as to injured and sick animals from outside the Zoo. Working in The Nest, you will be involved in visitor experience with daily procedures on display for our visitors. You will be jointly responsible for the maintenance of animal health, quarantine procedures and maintenance of medical records as well as correct storage of pharmaceuticals. An interest or previous experience with exotic and avian patients would be advantageous.


So if you are:

• a team player who has sound experience in Veterinary Nursing and a professional approach to the care of animals?
• a great communicator with good people skills which will enable you to support the Zoo in its delivery of high quality animal husbandry?
• happy to work on a roster which may include weekends and public holidays?

If so then this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for!


To apply please email your covering letter, CV and completed application form to zooapplications@wellingtonzoo.com  or post it to Fixed Term Veterinary Nurse Vacancy, c/- Wellington Zoo Trust, 200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021.

Applications must be received by 5pm Wednesday, 30 August 2010.

For more information please e-mail: zooapplications@wellingtonzoo.com

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Programmes Keeper

Programmes Keeper

Want to join a Zoo who’s dream is to be the best little Zoo in the world?

Wellington Zoo is a treasure, housing significant populations of animals, plants and people who are passionate about conservation, education and recreation. The Zoo conserves precious species and raises awareness of the human contribution to both the destruction and sustainability of ecosystems.

Under the management of the Wellington Zoo Trust, the Zoo is heading in new and exciting directions. The Trust’s vision is for the Zoo to be a magical place of learning and fun, bringing animals in their environments and people who visit together.

We have an opportunity for a team player with excellent communication skills to be part of our Programmes Team, responsible for conservation based animal presentations in the Zoo’s Wild Theatre, animal training and well as providing daily care to our collection. The position is full time (40 hours per week on a 5 day a week roster including Saturdays and Sundays).

So, if you can demonstrate…

• The completion of the National Certificate in Captive Wild Animal Management or equivalent qualification.
• A sound experience in captive animal keeping and modern husbandry techniques.
• Successful application of behavioural and environmental enrichment techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• The ability to work with limited supervision, solve problems and work well in a team environment.
• The ability to work on a roster that includes weekends and public holidays.
• Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Have a background in Animal Training and Conditioning
• An ability to be flexible and maintain calm demeanour when working with potentially difficult, dangerous, and unpredictable animals and birds
• A comprehensive knowledge of conservation issues and the role of the modern Zoo

…then this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

For further information on this exciting role please click here . If you like what you see please click here to download an application form .

To apply please email your covering letter, CV and completed application form to zooapplications@wellingtonzoo.com  or post it to Programmes Keeper Vacancy, c/- Wellington Zoo Trust, 200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021.

Applications close 5pm Friday 27 August 2010.

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Zoo Educator - Permanent

Zoo Educator - Permanent

Get out of the classroom and into one of the wildest learning environments in Wellington. Join Wellington Zoo on our journey to become the best little zoo in the world - we have a fabulous opportunity for someone to join our learning team as a full time permanent Zoo Educator.

The Zoo Educator is responsible for developing and delivering innovative formal learning programmes to a wide range of Zoo visitors.

Are you:

• An experienced educator?
• Creative and enthusiastic?
• An excellent communicator?
• Passionate about the environment and keen to make a contribution to conservation?

If you have good working knowledge of the New Zealand curriculum and are keen to share your passion for the natural world with students of all ages, then we’d love to hear from you.

For further information on this exciting role please click here. If you like what you see please click here to download an application form.

To apply please email your covering letter, CV and completed application form to zooapplications@wellingtonzoo.com  or post it to Zoo Educator Vacancy, c/- Wellington Zoo Trust, 200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021.

Applications close 5pm Friday 10 September 2010.

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Senior Keeper - Paradise Wildlife Park

Senior Keeper - Paradise Wildlife Park

A vacancy has arisen for a senior keeper at Paradise Wildlife Park

-Join an enthusiastic team

-Person with at least 5 years general zoo experience

-Oversee all areas – Assistant to Head Keeper

-General Husbandry, diets and feed, enrichment, rotas, breeding programme etc

-Training animals and assisting the team -To be confident to deliver PWP Experiences / Tours / Keeper Talks (Training given)

-Assisting with rotas and assisting others

-Driving Company Vehicles (Full clean licence)

-Movement of animals on and off site – Import and Export

-Represent the company at meetings and conferences

-Get involved with the collection, breeding, EEP’s etc

-Diaries and Animal records – ARCS/Zims

-Assisting with general maintenance; General upkeep of enclosures, painting and outside of enclosures

-Assisting on Vet days, carrying out medication

-Gun Licence and fire arms training

-HR, Personnel responsibilities

-Must have animal management qualifications

-Progression training; e.g. Management, ZIMs etc

-Full PWP Animal Park Uniform

-6 day rota, paid monthly 25th each month, statutory holiday and SSP sick pay

-Due to the nature of the business and the duty of care to our animals, a flexibility to hours is essential


Please send CV and Covering Letter to Lynn Whitnall, Director either by post or email:

Paradise Wildlife Park
White Stubbs Lane
Broxbourne
Hertfordshire
EN10 7QA
lynn@pwpark.com

Closing date Tue 31st Aug 2010.

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Cat Keeper - Paradise Wildlife Park

Cat Keeper - Paradise Wildlife Park

Join an enthusiastic team

-One of the best big and small cat collections in the UK (Between our two parks - PWP and Wildlife Heritage Foundation)

-You must have at least 4 years zoo animal experience

-General Animal Husbandry

-Training animals and assisting the team

-Train to deliver

-Experiences/Tours/Keeper Talk – rotas for your section and assisting others

-Diets and Feeds

-Enrichment

-ARCS/Zims

-Driving Company Vehicles

-Assisting with Cat movements on and off site – Import and Export

-Get involved with the collection, breeding, EEP’s etc

-Assisting with general maintenance; general upkeep of enclosure, painting and outside of enclosures

-Assisting on vet days, carrying out medication

-Progression Training; e.g. First Aid, ZIMs, animal management etc

-6 day rota, paid monthly, statutory holiday allowance

-Full PWP animal park uniform

-Due to the nature of the business and the duty of care to our animals, a flexibility to hours is essential.

Please send CV and Covering Letter to Lynn Whitnall, Director either by post or email:

Paradise Wildlife Park
White Stubbs Lane
Broxbourne
Hertfordshire
EN10 7QA
lynn@pwpark.com

Closing date for applications Tue 31st Aug 2010

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Bird Keeper - Paradise Wildlife Park

Bird Keeper - Paradise Wildlife Park

-Join an enthusiastic team

-Variety of Birds: Birds of Prey, Penguins, Parrots, Pheasants etc

-Falconry Experience

-Tour and Talks experience

-Free flight presentation training

-Delivery with the team of free flight shows/presentations

-General Animal Husbandry

-Handling and Training

-Diets and Feeds

-Enclosure Maintenance and Design

-General Park Up Keep

-Opportunity to learn other sections

-Basic Diary and record keeping

-6 day rota, paid monthly, statutory holiday allowance

-Full PWP animal park uniform

-Due to the nature of the business and the duty of care to our animals, a flexibility to hours is essential

Please send CV and Covering Letter to Lynn Whitnall, Director either by post to Paradise Wildlife Park
White Stubbs Lane
Broxbourne
Hertfordshire
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or by email to lynn@pwpark.com

Closing date Tue 31st Aug 2010

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Senior Horticulturist (Monarto Zoo - MZ)

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Senior Horticulturist (Monarto Zoo - MZ)

This position has one direct report, who manages the browse and meat supplies, and focuses on the site horticultural requirements including weed management, exhibit and amenity planting using exotic and native plant species, securing a year round supply of browse to meet animal husbandry requirements at Monarto Zoo. Being a good team player is essential and the position includes daily networking with other staff.
Position Summaries available from; http://www.zoossa.com.au/

Applications, by resume and covering letter, addressing required criteria to: recruitment@zoossa.com.au  by 12:00 noon Friday 10th September.

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Vacancy - Senior Veterinarian (ZSA)

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Senior Veterinarian (ZSA)

Commencing in November and based at Adelaide Zoo Animal Health Centre this is a “hands on” Team Leader position, at a similar level to a Curator and responsible for the Veterinary Team and the delivery of clinical support to the animal collections across three sites including Monarto Zoo and Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary.

With five direct reports – four vets and the Hospital Manger, there is a substantial focus on leading and managing the team and the service outputs and standards of the Animal Health Department. The role also includes reviewing existing processes and practices, managing and growing some external relationships and managing the department budget.

Position Summaries available from; http://www.zoossa.com.au/

Applications, by resume and covering letter, addressing required criteria to: recruitment@zoossa.com.au  by 12:00 noon Friday 10th September.

Job descriptions and application guidance will be placed on the Website early next week, as soon as they are finalised. 

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Zoo Vacancy -Team Leader; Birds and Reptiles

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Team Leader Roles (AZ and MZ)

The Team Leaders report to the Curator, with 4 based in Adelaide (AZ) and 2 based at Monarto (MZ). Each has two Senior Keepers who report directly and a team of around ten in total. Responsible for the day to day operations of the department you will have a strong focus on leading and managing the team, providing excellent animal husbandry, promotion of exciting visitor experiences and conservation involvement and outcomes. Organisational skills and some planning experience/ability are essential to the role. We are seeking proven team players/managers who can take our husbandry programmes and visitor experiences to new heights. These are “hands on” positions that include at least three days a week on section assisting with husbandry and developing team skills and abilities. Positions vacant are:

TL1 Team Leader; Birds and Reptiles (AZ)
Adelaide Zoo is renowned for its substantial bird collection and reptile husbandry ability. The section has over 1200 specimens of birds and 170 reptiles, including a number of conservation programme species. The combination of these two sections is a new approach and we are seeking a leader who can work closely with the Director and Curator to align the collection to the strategic goals including conservation, exciting visitor experiences and education for both visitors and fellow husbandry staff across the region.
Position Summaries available from; http://www.zoossa.com.au/  

Applications, by resume and covering letter, addressing required criteria to: recruitment@zoossa.com.au  by 12:00 noon Friday 10th September.

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Zoo Vacancy - Team Leader; Natives & Children’s Zoo

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Team Leader; Natives and Children’s Zoo  

Team Leader Roles (AZ and MZ):

The Team Leaders report to the Curator, with 4 based in Adelaide (AZ) and 2 based at Monarto (MZ). Each has two Senior Keepers who report directly and a team of around ten in total. Responsible for the day to day operations of the department you will have a strong focus on leading and managing the team, providing excellent animal husbandry, promotion of exciting visitor experiences and conservation involvement and outcomes. Organisational skills and some planning experience/ability are essential to the role. We are seeking proven team players/managers who can take our husbandry programmes and visitor experiences to new heights. These are “hands on” positions that include at least three days a week on section assisting with husbandry and developing team skills and abilities. Positions vacant are:


TL2 Team Leader; Natives and Children’s Zoo (AZ)

Based at Adelaide Zoo, this new position is focussed on our native species programmes and uplifting the profile of these at Zoos SA. You will work closely with the staff at all sites to ensure a coordinated approach to Native husbandry and programmes. Our Children’s Zoo and the Envirodome and the interactive experiences provided are highlights of many visitors’ experience, delivering powerful emotive learning experiences for young and old alike. Many of the species used in ‘up close and personal’ experiences, including the Zoo Mobile, are native species.
Position Summaries available from; http://www.zoossa.com.au/

Applications, by resume and covering letter, addressing required criteria to: recruitment@zoossa.com.au  by 12:00 noon Friday 10th September.

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Zoo Vacancy - Team Leader; Natives and Primates

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Team Leader; Natives and Primates 

Team Leader Roles (AZ and MZ):
The Team Leaders report to the Curator, with 4 based in Adelaide (AZ) and 2 based at Monarto (MZ). Each has two Senior Keepers who report directly and a team of around ten in total. Responsible for the day to day operations of the department you will have a strong focus on leading and managing the team, providing excellent animal husbandry, promotion of exciting visitor experiences and conservation involvement and outcomes. Organisational skills and some planning experience/ability are essential to the role. We are seeking proven team players/managers who can take our husbandry programmes and visitor experiences to new heights. These are “hands on” positions that include at least three days a week on section assisting with husbandry and developing team skills and abilities. Positions vacant are:

TL3 Team Leader; Natives and Primates (MZ and Warrawong Sanctuary)
Based at Monarto Zoo, this position includes the primate team, the largest component of primates being a modern and complex Chimp facility and an expanding group. The native species collection includes a number of conservation species and active programmes. This position is also responsible, with the Curator, for overseeing the species husbandry component and future collection planning for Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary – purely native species. We will soon be focussing on how visitors get to meet some of the many native species held behind the scenes and the incumbent will be involved in master planning of Monarto Zoo to facilitate this.

Position Summaries available from; http://www.zoossa.com.au/

Applications, by resume and covering letter, addressing required criteria to: recruitment@zoossa.com.au  by 12:00 noon Friday 10th September.

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Zoo Vacancy - Team Leader; Primates and Ungulates

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Team Leader; Primates and Ungulates  

Team Leader Roles (AZ and MZ):
The Team Leaders report to the Curator, with 4 based in Adelaide (AZ) and 2 based at Monarto (MZ). Each has two Senior Keepers who report directly and a team of around ten in total. Responsible for the day to day operations of the department you will have a strong focus on leading and managing the team, providing excellent animal husbandry, promotion of exciting visitor experiences and conservation involvement and outcomes. Organisational skills and some planning experience/ability are essential to the role. We are seeking proven team players/managers who can take our husbandry programmes and visitor experiences to new heights. These are “hands on” positions that include at least three days a week on section assisting with husbandry and developing team skills and abilities. Positions vacant are:

TL4 Team Leader; Primates and Ungulates (AZ)
Based at Adelaide Zoo, this position is focussed largely on primates; from Orang-utans to Squirrel Monkeys. The section also includes: Tapirs, Meerkats and Giraffe. Most of the exhibits on this section are relatively modern but some display challenges remain. A proven ability with training/conditioning and enrichment programmes is essential and experience with linking ex and in-situ programmes would be an advantage. Behind the Scenes Experiences and visitor presentations are an important part of the daily routine on this section.
Position Summaries available from; http://www.zoossa.com.au/

Applications, by resume and covering letter, addressing required criteria to: recruitment@zoossa.com.au  by 12:00 noon Friday 10th September.

Job descriptions and application guidance will be placed on the Website early next week, as soon as they are finalised.

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Zoo Vacancy - Team Leader; Ungulates and Carnivores

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Team Leader; Ungulates and Carnivores

Team Leader Roles (AZ and MZ):
The Team Leaders report to the Curator, with 4 based in Adelaide (AZ) and 2 based at Monarto (MZ). Each has two Senior Keepers who report directly and a team of around ten in total. Responsible for the day to day operations of the department you will have a strong focus on leading and managing the team, providing excellent animal husbandry, promotion of exciting visitor experiences and conservation involvement and outcomes. Organisational skills and some planning experience/ability are essential to the role. We are seeking proven team players/managers who can take our husbandry programmes and visitor experiences to new heights. These are “hands on” positions that include at least three days a week on section assisting with husbandry and developing team skills and abilities. Positions vacant are:

TL5 Team Leader; Ungulates and Carnivores (MZ)
Based at Monarto Zoo, in an open plains environment, you will manage a wide variety of carnivores and ungulates. The team face particular challenges with the management of their species and have to adopt some unique approaches to training/conditioning and enrichment. There is a substantial focus on exciting visitor experiences including drive through bus experiences and Keeper presentations with the likes of cheetah and white rhino. We aim to be a regional leader in open range ungulate husbandry and species husbandry of carnivores such as Cheetah, Lions, Hyena and Wild Dogs. For this position we are seeking a proven team player/manager who can take our husbandry programmes and visitor experiences to new heights.
Position Summaries available from; http://www.zoossa.com.au/

Applications, by resume and covering letter, addressing required criteria to: recruitment@zoossa.com.au  by 12:00 noon Friday 10th September.

Job descriptions and application guidance will be placed on the Website early next week, as soon as they are finalised.

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Education Officer and Work Experience Coordinator

Education Officer and Work Experience Coordinator

Blackpool Zoo

£13,390 per annum

This full time permanent position involves delivering daily talks around the zoo, teaching and evaluating sessions for school groups ( Keystage 1-4), working with several SEN/BESD groups who complete practical programmes on a weekly basis. In addition, the post will involve organising and running conservation fundraising events and co-ordinating the zoo’s work experience programme. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working individual with a passion for conservation. Applicants should have relevant animal or teaching qualification, with experience working in a zoo environment preferred.

For more details and an application form, please contact: Sarah Thomas, Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8PP. Telephone 01253 830805 email: sarah.thomas@blackpoolzoo.org.uk


Closing date: 3rd September 2010

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Program Organisation Supervisor - Elephantstay

Program Organisation Supervisor - Elephantstay

Job Title : Program Organisation Supervisor

Objectives : Elephantstay has been operating for over 4 years and although we have achieved alot in this time we need enthusiastic qualified and committed people to move forward and achieve an even better life for elephants.

We are looking for people who want to be a real part of elephant conservation at its best.

Duties and Responsibilities : Duties include cleaning, feeding, diet preparation, exercising and husbandry of elephants. Our primary concern is the elephant’s welfare and earning an income for them. You will have plenty of direct contact with the elephants. You will also be assisting with the people who participate in the Elephantstay program.

You will also be required to assist with the elephant painting project.

Qualifications and Requirements : A minimum of 2 years working with elephants or minimum 5 years working with other animals. (Training of elephants/animals would be an advantage)

A good work ethic.

Ability to follow instructions.

Ablity to give instruction.

Good communication skills.

Sense of humour.

Social skills.

Physically fit.

Ability to work in a hot tropical climate.

Ability to work in a small team with little instruction.

Fluent English speaker.

Culturally sensitive and aware.

Lines of Communication : Report to Operations Director and Communications Director

Orientation and Training : As part of your training, you will participate in the Elephantstay program for 3 days. Please check the website for additional information. After that you will be under the supervision and training of the Operations Manager.

Work Schedule: Successful applicants will be expected to work 6 days a week.

Commitment and Salary: Minimum commitment of one year.
Salary: 5,000 baht per month.

Accommodation and meals are provided on site as part of the salary package.

Work permits will be organised after one month.

Salary does not include airfares, visas, insurance, transfers.

Benefits : The work is free contact with elephants. At this stage we have ten elephants under our management, which will be the main elephants you will be getting to know and be working with. We have about 90 elephants on site so you will have exposure and contact with many of them including baby elephants still with their mothers, and bull elephants.

Elephantstay is situated in the heart of a working elephant village so there is also the advantage of learning about and interacting with people from another culture.

Special Considerations : Working with elephants in free contact can be a physically and mentally challenging experience. The work is physically hard and the hours are long. You should expect to start at 7am and finish often late in the evening.

Applicants must be able to lift a minimum of 25 kilos as well as be prepared to work in a hot tropical climate.

Inclusions : Housing is provided on site. Single air-conditioned room and western bathroom, Bedding and towels are provided. Drinking water, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and 3 meals a day are provided on site. Snacks, juices, sodas, alcohol, etc are not provided but can be bought on site.

Free wireless internet access for people with laptops

Application and Contact Details:Send a cover letter, resume and references via Email to elephantstay@elephantstay.com
The letter should cover your areas of interest, goals, and what you can offer Elephantstay by being a volunteer. Your preferred dates.

Applicants will be notified by email as soon as possible.

Please contact elephantstay@elephantstay.com  for availability and start dates

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Chester Zoo - Senior Keeper Herpetology

SENIOR KEEPER

HERPETOLOGY

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Chester Zoo is one of the leading zoological collections in Europe with an international reputation for achieving its mission in conservation, research and education.

We currently have a vacancy for a Herpetology Senior Keeper to join a busy and diverse section committed to advancing all aspects of zoo-based herpetological practice. The successful candidate will supervise and work alongside keepers to undertake the daily animal care duties, focussing on welfare, hygiene and life support.
They will ensure that all exhibits are of an excellent standard for both animals and visitors alike, and provide outstanding customer care.

The successful candidate will have considerable experience of working in a zoo/aquarium with a diverse reptile and amphibian collection and must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of herpetological husbandry, exhibition, diet and reproduction. They will be qualified to first degree level in a biological related science or equivalent practical experience and have a thorough understanding of the contribution ex situ populations of animals can make to education, science and conservation. The successful candidate will have outstanding observational skills, attention to detail and proven track-record of delivering the highest standards of husbandry and exhibitry. They will be skilled in the natural and artificial theming of exhibits. They will be competent in Microsoft Office packages. They will be able to manage and prioritise a
diverse workload and have organising and problem solving skills. The successful candidate will have experience of supervising a team and working as a member of a team.

Knowledge of ISIS ARKS is desirable. Experience in conducting and publishing scientific research and working in field conservation programmes are desirable.

Salary is £17,166 initially, rising to £19,073 after satisfactory completion of the 6
month probationary period.

For further details about this role and how to apply please see http://www.chesterzoo.org/

Closing date for applications is 10th September 2010.

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Keeper - Marwell Wildlife

Keeper - Marwell Wildlife

Marwell Wildlife is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and other natural resources.

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Keeper to work on a mixed species section which includes a range of large hoofstock. Roles and responsibilities will include ensuring high standards of animal welfare, health and animal husbandry at all times and keeping daily checks and records.

Applicants will need to have a minimum of 2 years zoo keeping / wildlife husbandry experience, hold 5 GCSE’s or equivalent and the Advanced National Certificate in the Management of Zoo Animals or equivalent and have a full driving licence valid for the UK.

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

Candidates must meet the minimum criteria to be considered for this role.

Please visit our website http://www.marwell.org.uk/ for full details and an application form.

Closing Date: 23 August at 2 pm

Interviews: W/C 30 August

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



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

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Lead Qualified Keepers - Banham Zoo

Lead Qualified Keepers - Banham Zoo

Two exciting opportunities have arisen at Banham Zoo for Lead Qualified Keepers to join our existing team.

About the role:

Working under the direction of the Head Keeper the successful candidates will work alongside our existing lead qualified keeper with a variety of taxa including primates, cats, hoofstock, birds and small mammals. Flexibility is key to the successful operation of the animal department as a whole and each position will be expected to provide cover and assistance for the others as and when required. The successful candidates will be self motivated and have a hands-on approach to their respective roles and will be expected to lead by example.

Key Objectives:

Care for the animals to the highest possible standards under the direction of the Head Keeper.

Assist and support the Head Keeper in all aspects of animal and staff management.

Work alongside the keepers reporting to these positions, supervising, motivating and generally ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at all times.

About you:

You will have the ANCMZA or an equivalent qualification and have extensive experience in some of the taxa identified above. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a proven ability to motivate and manage staff reporting to this position.

You will have a through understanding and interest in modern zoo animal management, including animal enrichment and training using positive behaviour methods.

Be computer literate with a excellent understanding of Microsoft Word and ARKS. A working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Access are desirable.

About us:

Based at Banham Zoo you will work an average 40 hour week with alternate weekends off, however, working hours will be flexible and include bank holidays and occasional evenings.
Some additional weekend cover will be required to provide holiday cover.

Salary and benefits:

These posts attract an annual salary of £19,000 per annum.

In addition to this we are able to offer a company pension scheme, relocation expenses and assistance with accommodation costs will also be available to the successful candidates.

A copy of the job description/person specification for these roles is available on our web site http://www.banhamzoo.co.uk/

To apply, either by email or post, please send covering letter, CV and application form to the HR Manager Lynn Mellish, at either Lynn.mellish@banhamzoo.co.uk  or Banham Zoo Ltd, The Grove, Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk NR16 2HE. Closing date for applications is 31st August 2010.

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