Senior Animal Keeper
ZSL London Zoo
Position: Senior
Animal Keeper (Full-time / Permanent)
Salary: £28,272
(Inclusive of London Weighting and Weekend Enhancement)
Location: ZSL London
Zoo - NW1
About Us
The Zoological
Society of London (ZSL), a charity founded in 1826, is a world-renowned centre
of excellence for conservation science and applied conservation.
ZSL's mission is to
promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats.
This is realised by carrying out field conservation and research in over 50
countries across the globe and through education and awareness-raising at our
two zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, inspiring people to take
conservation action.
Overview of Role
An opening has
arisen for a Senior Animal Keeper in our Mammals North Section at ZSL London
Zoo. This position will include deputising for the Mammals North Team Leader in
their absence to ensure the smooth operation of the section as well as being
directly involved in the day to day operation of the Mammals North section.
The Senior Animal
Keeper will assist the Team Leader in all aspects of their work, primarily with
staff management and the care of the animals in the section. The successful
candidate will also be expected to:
- Observe the behaviour, health and security
of animals and report any problems to the Team Leader or manager including
defects or repairs required to enclosures and relevant departments required to
support work needed.
- Assist with the preparation of approved
diets and carrying out the correct feeding procedures.
- Cleaning and maintaining of exhibits and
other designated areas.
The successful
candidate will:
- Have a good level of skill and knowledge
together with a proven work record with Giraffes, zebras, okapis, warthogs and
African hunting dogs.
- Have experience with large carnivores and
/or primates would also be an advantage.
- Have strong attention to detail and the
ability to clearly convey instruction.
- Have an understanding of mammal breeding and
good familiarity with external zoo associations such as BIAZA and EAZA.
- Be able to use Microsoft software including
Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Have a qualification in a relevant field at
university level and/or diploma in the DZMAA Keeper’s course or equivalent work
experience.
- Be reliable and have good time-keeping and
attendance record and able to demonstrate leadership and professionalism.
Please note:
Flexible working is required for this position which will include working
alternate weekends and bank holidays.
To Apply
Applicants should
send their completed Equality of Opportunity Monitoring Form, CV and ZSL
Application Form detailing relevant experience and skills and stating why they
want the position, by email to ZSL’s HR Department (hr@zsl.org).
We regret that we
will only be able to contact applicants who have been selected for interview.
Closing date for
applications: Midnight Sunday 26th July 2015
The Zoological
Society of London is a registered Charity no: 208728.
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