2 x Qualified Animal
Keeper vacancies
at Banham Zoo
About the role:
The successful
candidates will work under the leadership of our Lead Qualified, Assistant Head
and Head Keepers, providing the best possible care and management for our
diverse collection of animals. Taxa include primates, felids, canids, large
hoofstock (including giraffe), small mammals and birds.
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 full time in a zoo environment for at least 4 years. You will
possess the Advanced National Certificate in the Management of Zoo Animals
(ANCMZA) or Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) 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 ZIMS although training in ZIMS
can be provided if necessary.
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.
How to apply:
Send, either by
email or post, a covering letter and application form (available from our
website, http://www.banhamzoo.co.uk/AboutUs/StaffVacancies.aspx
) to Tracey Moore, Head Keeper, at either tracey.moore@banhamzoo.co.uk or by
post, marked for the attention of Tracey at Banham Zoo, The Grove, Kenninghall
Road, Banham, Norfolk NR16 2HE. Closing
date for applications is 14th September 2014.
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