Animal Keeper
Full time – 37.5
hours per week, permanent position
Salary £14,613 per
annum
The Wild Place
Project is now in its second year of operation and expanding fast. Due to this
we have an exciting new position within the animal department. Bristol
Zoological Society is proud to be continuing on its journey towards achieving
the ultimate goal of the National Wildlife Conservation Park.
Building on and
celebrating the natural environment, Wild Place will be an invigorating setting
that brings nature and the woodland to life. This family-led attraction will
focus on fun, play and learning with children and adults being inspired to
protect threatened habitats on their doorsteps as well as around the globe.
This role will be
part of the animal team and be crucial for ensuring our conservation and
wildlife message is top priority, but you will be required to be flexible and
assist with wider day to day operating duties as and when necessary.
Experience of
working within a zoological collection is not essential but would be
beneficial. Knowledge of mammal
husbandry would be an advantage.
Applicants should be educated to at least GCSE level and include English
and a biological science. The successful applicant will be expected to study
for the DMZAA qualification in Zoo Animal Management if he/she doesn’t already
have this qualification.
Visit our website www.bristolzoo.org.uk for a copy of the
job description, person specification and details on applying for this
position. Closing date for applications is 12noon on Monday 6th October 2014.
Interviews will be
held on either Thursday 9th October or Friday 10th October 2014.
Due to the expected
number of applications we will only be contacting those shortlisted for
interview.
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