Head Keeper (maternity cover)
at Banham Zoo
About
the role:
The successful candidate will lead and inspire our existing team of 19 keepers, overseeing the care and management of our diverse collection of animals. Taxa include primates, felids, canids, large hoofstock including giraffe, birds and other small mammals.
The successful candidate will lead and inspire our existing team of 19 keepers, overseeing the care and management of our diverse collection of animals. Taxa include primates, felids, canids, large hoofstock including giraffe, birds and other small mammals.
It
is envisaged that this role will be for an initial period lasting no less than
12 months.
Flexibility is key to the
successful operation of the animal department as a whole and the Head Keeper is
expected to provide cover and assistance to the Animal Manager in all aspects
of the management of the department. This is a supervisory role and there is a
significant amount of administrative work involved.
Key Objectives:
Ensure and
maintain the highest level of care for animals, enclosures and surroundings.
Ensure effective day to day supervision and motivation of the
keeping staff.
Actively promote training and development of keeping staff.
Manage and supervise keeping staff and maintain adequate
staffing levels.
Report to the Animal Manager on all areas of operation within
the department
Understand,
operate and ensure that all keepers work in accordance with the Zoo Health and
Safety Policy and procedures.
Actively participate in effective interdepartmental coordination
and communication.
About
you:
You are expected to have worked in a zoo environment for at least 10 years and currently be working in a supervisory position. You will possess the ANCMZA/DMZA or an equivalent qualification and have extensive experience with 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 are expected to have worked in a zoo environment for at least 10 years and currently be working in a supervisory position. You will possess the ANCMZA/DMZA or an equivalent qualification and have extensive experience with 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 operant conditioning methods.
A full driving licence is
essential; candidates should also be in possession of a firearms licence or be
in a position to acquire such a licence.
You will be computer literate
with a excellent understanding of Microsoft Word and ARKS/ZIMS. A working
knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint are also essential and Microsoft Access is
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:
The
salary for this post is £25,000 per annum.
To apply, either by email or
post, please send covering letter, CV and application form to Mike Woolham, Animal
Manager, at either mike.woolham@banhamzoo.co.uk or Banham Zoo Ltd, The Grove,
Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk NR16 2HE.
Closing date for applications is 17th August 2012 .
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