QUALIFIED ANIMAL
KEEPER
A vacancy has arisen
for a Qualified Animal Keeper at Banham Zoo.
About the role:
The successful
candidate 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 minimize 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 and 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 MUST 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. If
you do not hold this qualification you will not be considered for the
position. The successful candidates will
be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. Previous experience with felids and large
hoof stock an advantage.
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 may be required to provide holiday cover.
If you would like an
opportunity to join our team please visit our website www.banhamzoo.co.uk Download and complete an application form
and send it, with a covering letter, explaining why you would be a suitable
candidate for this position to:- Sarah Jermy, Head Keeper, Banham Zoo, The Grove, Banham Norfolk NR16
2HE or email sarah.jermy@zsea.org
Closing date is the 6th November 2015,
applications made after this date will not be considered.
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