TEMPORARY
MAMMAL KEEPERS X 2
(18 MONTH CONTRACT)
(18 MONTH CONTRACT)
Chester Zoo
is one of the leading zoological collections in Europe with an international
reputation for achieving its mission in conservation breeding programmes,
research and education.
We currently have
2 vacancies for a Temporary Mammal Keeper on a fixed term 18 month contract to be
based on the Twilight section but who may also be trained on several other
mammal sections to cover any shortcomings in staffing levels. So experience
with other species is essential.
The post will involve the daily care and management of a variety of Mammal species including Spectacled bears, Rodrigues/ Seba’s and Livingstone bats, Anteaters and Sloth to name a few. The successful candidate will provide excellent animal husbandry, care and welfare for the assigned mammals, ensuring that all enclosures and facilities are maintained to the highest possible standards. The role will involve promoting the conservation work at Chester Zoo through daily interaction with visitors on site.
The
successful candidate will have the Zoo Animal Management, HND or degree in a
Zoological related science or equivalent experience. They will have proven
experience working with all of the relevant species on the section and other
mammal species, proven experience of working in a zoo or safari park and of
Operant Conditioning. The successful candidate will have
outstanding observational skills, attention to detail and proven experience of
delivering the highest standards of husbandry and exhibitory along with
excellent communication skills to deal with visitor questions, talks and
requests for information.
The
successful candidate will ideally be competent in the use of computers and
basic software packages. They
will desirably have proven experience with implementing environmental
enrichment and experience of working within strict SWP. A full clean driving
licence is also required.
Salary
is £16,815.94 per annum for a 40 hour week.
To apply,
please contact the recruitment line on recruitment@chesterzoo.org or
01244 389477.
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