MAMMAL KEEPER, GIRAFFE TEAM
MATERNITY COVER – 16
months
We are Chester Zoo,
and for over 80 years we’ve been a leading conservation and education charity,
and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.
We’re also a team of
passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can
to keep the zoo going, from feeding the animals to discovering new conservation
ideas, and giving our 1.7 million visitors an inspirational day out.
We work hard because
we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and we want to be
the best zoo in the world!
If you think you can
help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.
We currently have a
vacancy for a Mammal Keeper to join our Giraffe team for 16 months to cover
maternity leave. For the right candidate, this post offers a fantastic
opportunity to work with a range of hoof stock, from Giraffes and Okapi to
Babirusa and Onager.
Chester Zoo aims to
set a benchmark for animal welfare and the successful candidate must be able to
deliver an excellent level of animal husbandry, care and welfare for the
assigned mammals; ensuring that all enclosures and facilities are maintained to
the highest possible standards.
We are looking for
someone with proven experience of working with large mammals. They will have
experience of implementing environmental enrichment and operant conditioning.
Experience of working within strict Safe Working Practices is also essential
for this position.
In addition to the
daily care and management of the species on section, a proven track record for
delivering the highest standards of exhibitry is a must and the ideal candidate
will have outstanding observation skills with an excellent attention to detail.
The successful
candidate will be educated to a minimum of HND or degree level in Zoo Animal
Management/Zoological Science, or have equivalent experience.
Competency in the
use of computers and basic software packages including ZIMS would be
advantageous for this role in order to maintain accurate records. A full clean
driving licence valid in the UK is also a requirement.
Salary is £17,367
per annum for a 40 hour week on a rota basis (including some weekends and bank
holidays). In addition we offer a range of amazing benefits including:
• a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, with high
contribution levels paid by the employer
• health care insurance
• excellent company sick pay arrangements available after 12
months service
• 25 paid holidays, in addition to bank holidays pro rata to
service
• 20 free admittance tickets per year for family/friends
• staff discount from restaurants and retail shops plus a
subsidised staff canteen
• free entry to participating zoo’s and collections through
BIAZA
• access to West Cheshire Credit Union
• child care vouchers
• free car parking
• uniform
To apply for this
position, please provide your current CV and covering letter stating why you
believe you should be considered for our Mammal Keeper role to http://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers.
Application URL
: http://www.chesterzoo.careers/applynow/de5e754c8ad752db?s=ZooNewsDigest
Closing date for
applications is Monday, 4th July 2016.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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