Carnivore Keeper

Carnivore Keeper

We are looking for an ambitious individual to join our animal care team. If you want to be part of one of the UK's fastest growing zoos and are excited about the prospect of being part of something new, this position might be for you!

Wingham Wildlife Park is a family run wildlife park with big emphasis on animal husbandry, conservation, education and safety for our animals, staff and visitors. We are looking for a like minded “team player” who would fit in amongst our carnivore section. This section covers a large variety of species ranging from large & small carnivores to otters, birds and meerkats.

The Candidate Will:

•        Be able to communicate on a one-to-one basis as well as leading public talks to large crowds.

•        Have experience working with carnivore species, preferably in a zoo setting.

•        Be able to work as part of a team and on their own.

•        Have exceptional time keeping skills.

•        Show excellent practical animal husbandry skills.

•        Have relevant animal husbandry qualifications.

•        Have a valid UK driving licence or have good access to transport links.

The Role Involves:

•        Day to day husbandry of the animals covered by the carnivore section.

•        Excellent observational and note keeping skills when working with the animals at the park.

•        Giving talks to visitors about some of the carnivore species in the park.

•        Strict adherence to safe working practices.

•        Maintaining high standards around the park including emptying bins, weeding and window cleaning.

About Employment with WWP:

This full time position (winter; 40 hours per week, summer; 45 hours per week) requires people to be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, including working on weekends, during school holidays and on bank holidays.

We give statutory holiday entitlement.

This position will pay at the rate of the national minimum wage. On the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period a wage increase will occur.

All applications to be addressed for the attention of Ruth Wilder to info@winghamwildlifepark.co.uk along with a covering letter and CV. For applications to this particular job please use reference CARN002 in the email title. Any applications through other channels will be disregarded.

All applications should be submitted before the 12th June 2016. 

Advertising Vacancies on Zoo News Digest