Qualified Animal Keeper at
Banham Zoo
About
the role:
The successful candidate will work under the leadership of our Lead Qualified Keepers and Head Keeper, providing the best possible care and management for our diverse collection of animals. Taxa include primates, felids, canids, large hoofstock including giraffe, birds and other small mammals.
The successful candidate will work under the leadership of our Lead Qualified Keepers and Head Keeper, providing the best possible care and management for our diverse collection of animals. Taxa include primates, felids, canids, large hoofstock including giraffe, birds and other small mammals.
Flexibility is key to the
successful operation of the animal department as a whole and Qualified Animal
Keepers are expected to be able to provide cover across a range of species
Key Accountabilities:
Provide the highest level of
husbandry according to the needs and requirements of the animals in your care.
Effectively handle animals to
minimise stress and risk of injury to all involved
Assist in the supervision and
development of staff responsible to the role to address staff learning and
development needs and promote a positive working environment.
Ensure a positive impression of
yourself and the company is presented to all customers (internal and external)
at all times to reflect the quality of the organisation.
Monitor compliance within the
department of policies and procedures in relation to administration and health
& safety to ensure they are appropriately followed.
Continuously develop yourself
through appropriate learning and development activities as agreed by line
management in order to deliver excellence.
About
you:
You are expected to have worked in a zoo environment for at least 4 years. You will possess the ANCMZA/DMZA and have experience working with some of the taxa identified above. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.
You are expected to have worked in a zoo environment for at least 4 years. You will possess the ANCMZA/DMZA and have experience working with some of the taxa identified above. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.
You will have an understanding
and interest in modern zoo animal management, including animal enrichment and
training using operant conditioning methods.
A full driving licence is
essential and candidates are expected to be computer literate with a reasonable
understanding of Microsoft Word and ARKS/ZIMS.
About us:
Based at Banham Zoo you will work an average 40 hour week with every third weekend 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 £15,500 per annum.
To apply, either by email or
post, please send covering letter, CV and application form to Mel Anderson,
Head Keeper, at either mel.anderson@banhamzoo.co.uk or Banham Zoo Ltd, The
Grove, Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk NR16 2HE. Closing date for applications is 31st August 2012 .
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