Animal Keeper – fixed term
The Department of Animal Welfare & Conservation is currently
recruiting for reliable, confident team members to join us on a seasonal
contract through to November 2014.
Working as part of the successful Animal & Welfare team you
will be responsible for maintaining a safe environment for both you and the
public by adhering to associated risk assessments and protocols without
exception.
You will be expected to practice high levels of animal husbandry
and assist in the welfare of the animals within the park. As well as ensuring
the visitor experience is exceptional by delivering excellent customer service
at all times.
The successful applicant should demonstrate a passion for Animal
Welfare & Conservation, be highly motivated, flexible and committed to
Woburn Safari Park’s high standards of husbandry and welfare. Candidates must
have previous “hands on” practical experience of working with a range of
animals and an animal related qualification i.e. Diploma in the Management of
Zoo and Aquarium Animals.
Preference will be given to applicants that have worked and/or
volunteered within the following fields: Zoo’s, Safari Park’s,
Farming/Agriculture & Equestrian.
As an essential requirement for this role, successful candidates
should possess excellent communication skills, demonstrable experience of
dealing with the public, together with the ability to work effectively within a
team.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to work
within an “award winning” environment then please apply – by completing
the online
application form and ensuring you also
attach a copy of your CV and send both of these to Personnel@woburn.co.uk.
Closing date: 4th April 2014
Please be advised if you have not heard from us within 21 days
of the closing date to consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Seasonal
Keeper, Trainee Keeper
Reporting to: Head
of Section
Deputy Head of Section
Key Contacts: Head
of Animal Development & Welfare (HADW)
Animal Development Officer (ADO)
Animal Administrator
Animal Keepers
Business Partner -
Personnel
Job Level: A-B, (Pay
Band A –D)
Job Profile:
Communication Task management
Teamwork Attention to Detail
Personal Drive Leadership
Decision Making Customer Service
Problem Solving Accountability
Purpose of Position
To ensure safe and
efficient animal husbandry is practised at all times. The post-holder
will be expected to
report and advice on husbandry and staff safety matters, via the
Head of Section
(HOS) and HADW. Responsible for ensuring the Department’s and
the Park’s
Objectives are the driving force behind all his/her activities within the Area
including ensuring
the best possible customer experience is delivered within their area
or responsibility.
Tasks and
responsibilities
To maintain
standards of husbandry and animal care as set by the HADW, and Head
of Section (HOS) or
keeping staff with seniority as determined by HOS.
To ensure the most
effective use of all resources at all times, both financial and
otherwise.
To be aware of procedures in case of accident
or fire.
To ensure that
company policies and procedures are carried out as stated in the
company/staff
handbooks.
To ensure the
visitor experience including ‘special visits’ are exceptional within the
constraints of the
resources available and to support the culture of delivering
exceptional customer
service
To ensure health and
safety standards and associated administration is maintained to
a high standard by
adhering to protocols, following risk assessments and identify and
communicating any
potential problems/risks to HOS to ensure they can be avoided.
To ensure adequate
administrative records are kept in conjunction with the HOS and
departmental
administrator.
To identify and advise the HOS and HAWD on
potential improvements possible within
the animal
department.
To undertake any and
all practical work within the animal collection as directed and
in accordance with
the appropriate protocols.
To support the
culture of delivery of exceptional customer service.
To undertake tasks
as directed by the HOS AND HAWD.
To ensure a high
standard of personal hygiene and appearance at all times.
I understand and
agree to the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job
description.
Manager’s
Signature……………………………. Date……………………..
Employee’s
Signature…………………………… Date……………………….
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