Experienced Animal
Keeper
Colchester Zoo
Essex
Colchester Zoo has a
vacancy for an experienced animal keeper to join our carnivore and small mammal
cover section teams. This is a full time position working 40 hours per week 5
days out of 7 on a rotational basis.
The ideal candidate
will have worked for a minimum of two years in a recognised zoological
institution; experience of working with big cats will be advantageous but is
not essential. It is expected that you will have been awarded the DMZAA or an
equivalent qualification. However, due consideration will be given to the
individuals own level of zoological experience. You should have a clean UK
drivers licence. Good communication skills, both written and oral are necessary
and you will be expected to engage with visitor experiences including the
delivery of keeper talks.
The successful
applicant will be responsible for but not limited to; cleaning and presentation
of exhibits, feeding and general care of the animals and associated tasks. You
will work as part of a team of experienced keepers but also work singularly as
required whilst reporting to and taking instructions from the Head of Section.
Please send your CV
and covering letter marked for the attention of The Curator, Colchester Zoo
Ltd., Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL.
Or alternatively
apply via email to vacancies@colchesterzoo.org
The closing date for
applications for this position is 15th January 2016.
Please mention ZooNews Digest should you apply for this post
Many Thanks
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