Senior Animal
Keeper – Primates and Small Mammals
Join our vibrant
organisation!
As an
action oriented conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife’s desire is to connect
people with nature. Through enthusing people about the wonders of the natural
world we’re certain they’ll share our passion to conserve it. Our success
relies on two key things. The impression we create through our 140 acre
zoological park, Marwell Zoo, with its wide array of exotic and endangered
species and the family of talented people we employ who share our passion and
bring our vision to life.
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Animal Keeper to join our Primates
and Small Mammals team on a full time basis, working 40 hours per week over 5
days out of 7.
We have
exciting plans for the development of our collection and exhibits, offering
great opportunities for creative project and team work. This role is
responsible for supporting the Team Leader with the co-ordination &
supervision of the daily operations of the team and ensuring high standards of
animal husbandry are maintained at all times.
The
successful candidate will have specialist taxonomic knowledge and experience in
Primates and Small Mammals. They will also hold 5 GCSE’s or equivalent and a
full driving licence valid for the UK, allowing them to drive park vehicles. The DMZAA or equivalent
qualification is also essential at Senior Keeper level.
Applicants
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.
Accommodation
may be available on a short term basis to the successful candidate. Please note
this would incur a rental cost.
If you would like
to join our unique and vibrant organisation and become part of our Marwell
Family, please visit our website, marwell.org.uk for a full candidate brief and
our electronic application form. This application form must be completed for
you to be considered for this role.
Closing Date: Wednesday
26th February 2014
Interviews:
Thursday 6th and Friday 7th March 2014
Successful applicants
for vacancies with Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a DBS check as a
condition of employment.
Marwell Wildlife is
an equal opportunities employer.
Colden Common, Winchester,
Hants, SO21 1JH. Registered charity number 275433. marwell.org.uk
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