Senior
Animal Keeper – Carnivores
Join our vibrant
organisation!
As an action
oriented conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife’s desire is to connect people
with nature. Through enthusing people about the wonders of the natural world
we’re certain they’ll share our passion to conserve it. Our success relies on
two key things. The impression we create through our 140 acre zoological park,
Marwell Zoo, with its wide array of exotic and endangered species and the
family of talented people we employ who share our passion and bring our vision
to life.
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a full-time Senior Animal Keeper.
For the right
candidate, this post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide range
of carnivore species from mongoose to Amur tigers and contribute to captive
breeding programmes with species such as Amur leopards, Northern cheetah, red
pandas and fossa.
This role is
responsible for supporting both the team and the Team Leader and ensuring high
standards of animal husbandry and welfare at all times whilst ensuring that all
exhibits and facilities are maintained to the highest possible standards. In
order to achieve this, the successful candidate must possess current knowledge
of issues affecting zoological collections and their contributions to
conservation, science, sustainability & education.
As a key contributor
to the organisation and its goals, you will be expected to set the example,
demonstrate positive behavior and conduct yourself in line with our Values at
all times as you will be in daily contact with your colleagues throughout the wider
organisation and our guests.
The successful
candidate will have specialist taxonomic knowledge and experience in Carnivores
with a minimum Level 3 (ANC / DMZAA) or equivalent qualification in animal
management or biological sciences. Experience of working within strict safe
working practices is vital for this role.
A full driving
licence valid for the UK must be held to allow the driving of park vehicles.
Applicants will be
able to demonstrate the importance of team work and the benefits of
self-motivation. You must possess strong communication skills to be able to
fulfill your role as ambassador with our guests and key contributor within your
team.
Your development is
of key importance to us and we acknowledge that our future plans will be
delivered through our people. We commit to providing you with opportunity to
develop your professional skills and abilities, to be heard and contribute to
future plans.
Accommodation may be
available on a short term basis to the successful candidate. Please note this
would incur a rental cost.
If you would like to
join our unique and vibrant organisation and become part of our Marwell Family,
please visit our website, marwell.org.uk for a full candidate brief and our
electronic application form. This application form must be completed for you to
be considered for this role.
Closing Date:
Tuesday 22nd March
Interviews: Wednesday 6th April
Successful
applicants for vacancies with Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a DBS
check as a condition of employment.
Marwell Wildlife is
an equal opportunities employer.
Colden Common,
Winchester, Hants, SO21 1JH. Registered charity number 275433. marwell.org.uk
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