Aquarist
Permanent – Full
time
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 an Aquarist to join our busy and diverse Aquarium section. The
successful candidate will assist in all aspects of animal welfare, hygiene and
life support, and will make detailed observations and records of all aspects of
their behaviour and husbandry. They will ensure that all exhibits are of an
excellent standard for both animals and visitors alike, and provide outstanding
customer care.
The successful
applicant will have:
•
A HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or
equivalent experience
•
Practical experience of marine and freshwater fish and aquatic
invertebrate husbandry in a zoo or aquarium setting
•
Outstanding observational skills, attention to detail and be committed
to ensuring the highest possible standards of animal health and welfare are met
•
A proven track record of delivering high standards of aquarium
presentation
•
The ability to prioritise a diverse workload and be able to work both in
a team and independently
•
A thorough understanding of the contribution ex situ populations of fish
and aquatic vertebrates can make to education, science and conservation
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
driving licence valid in the UK would also be desirable.
Salary for the role
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
•
healthcare cash plan including dental, optical and physio
•
excellent company sick pay arrangements available after 12 months
service
•
life cover is valued at 4 times annual salary and covers death in
service
•
Income Protection Insurance protects 50% of your salary due to long term
illness or injury
•
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 affiliated zoo’s and collections
•
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 Aquarist role to http://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers.
Application URL : http://www.chesterzoo.careers/applynow/88f53be49b0fb6da?s=ZooNewsDigest
Closing date for applications is Friday 23rd September
2016.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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