Zoo Jobs: Penguin / Bird Keeper

Penguin / Bird Keeper

Oceanarium Bournemouth

Dorset

The Oceanarium is seeking an enthusiastic and pro-active Penguin Keeper to join the team and be at the forefront of the new Penguin Beach Encounter experience.

Firmly established as one of the area’s most popular visitor attractions, the Oceanarium is home to a diverse range of creatures - from sharks and otters, to turtles and crocodiles!

The penguin keeper will provide the highest standards of care for the Oceanarium Humboldt penguin colony, in addition to the Inca terns that share the exhibit.

A key role in an exciting new facility, the keeper will be responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness and operation of the entire Penguin Beach area, offering regular talks, feeds and interactive opportunities to provide a captivating and immersive experience for visitors throughout the day.

The highest standards of animal welfare and husbandry must be followed at all times, ensuring all zoo licence regulations and BIAZA guidelines are adhered to and that related administration duties are fulfilled.

The role also includes the maintenance of the penguin quarantine area, as well as maintaining the plantroom and LSS for all the exhibits in the new facility.

The ideal candidate will have penguin keeping and presenting experience along with several years of working with a wide variety of creatures and systems. Relevant qualifications are an advantage along with an organised, structured approach and can-do outlook.

A salary of up to £18,000 is offered, along with a performance related bonus, company pension scheme and life assurance.

The position includes on-call responsibilities on a rota basis as well as weekend and bank holiday working.

More information and job description available upon request

Deadline for applications: 19th August 2016

To apply please send a CV and covering letter, outlining relevant experience, to:

Oliver Buttling

Group Curator (Aquatics)

Oceanarium Bournemouth

Pier Approach, West Beach

Bournemouth, Dorset

BH2 5AA.

01202 311993 (ext 26/32) skype: oliverbuttling