SENIOR KEEPER
RARE SPECIES CONSERVATION CENTRE.
The following opportunity has arisen at RSCC:
SENIOR KEEPER
Full Time Permanent
position.
Hours: March to October 8.00am - 18.00pm (includes weekends and
bank holidays)
Salary: £16,000 - £18,000 Plus performance bonuses Depending upon
experience.
NO ACCOMMODATION IS PROVIDED.
Closing date for applications: April 5th.
Start Date: 1st May
2013.
Position
Overview:
RSCC is a small privately run conservation breeding facility,
specialising in Felids, Small and Large Carnivores, Prosimians, Marsupials and
Asian Hornbills. We keep a significant collection of Malagasy Carnivores, Small
Felids, Small Carnivores and Nocturnal Prosimian, some unique in Europe. We have
recently significantly enlarged our facility and are in the process of carrying
out significant expansion and construction plans ti improve facilities on
site. The facility is currently only open on
specific "Visitor Open Days" plus events and for our "Keeper For A Day"
program.
RSCC Keepers are expected to carry out the usual myriad of Animal
Husbandry duties including
enclosure cleaning, preparation of food, watering, bedding and
enrichment for all animals.
You would also be working with a small team of volunteers and
supervising them in assisting you.
Duties:
Must work within Health & Safety Guidelines and procedures, to
ensure
animal, staff and
visitor safety.
Maintain a complete understanding of the emergency and escapes
procedures
and take part in all
practices drills when required.
Carry out Animal Husbandry only as directed from
management.
Record and monitor
all animal behaviours and health issues. Including medical
treatment.
Ability to use ZIMS
is required.
Attending formal and informal training where
required.
Overseeing Keeper For a Day programs and work directly
with the public, whether it be giving talks or showing around guests on open days,
The opportunity to work on some of our Overseas
Conservation projects will also be part of the role and this will occur on an
annual basis.
Qualifications & Skills:
Academic or Vocation Training or Qualifications in
Animal Management or Care. OR
Significant Previous Experience working directly with Small
Carnivores, Felids and Prosimians is essential.
Full Clean UK Driving License. Own Transport is essential as
position is in a rural area.
Ability to work on your own initiative. Punctuality and
Exceptional standards of hygiene required.
Verbal communication and presentation skills are
required.
To Apply please post a full C.V and covering letter
to:
(We will only contact successful applicants for an
interview) Interviews will take place in 2nd week of April.
Office Manager
RSCC
Dover Road
Sandwich
Kent CT13
0DG
U.K.
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