Senior Keeper,
Herpetology
ZSL London Zoo
London
(Full-Time /
Permanent)
Salary: £28,894
(Inclusive of London Weighting)
Location: ZSL Main
Offices, Regents Park, Camden
About Us:
The Zoological
Society of London (ZSL), a charity founded in 1826, is a world-renowned centre
of excellence for conservation science and applied conservation. ZSL’s mission
is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their
habitats. This is realised by carrying out field conservation and research in
over 50 countries across the globe and through education and awareness-raising
at our two zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, inspiring people to take
conservation action.
Role Overview:
An exciting
opportunity has arisen at ZSL and we are looking to recruit a Senior Keeper for
the Herpetology section at ZSL London Zoo. The role will involve the day to day
husbandry of a large and diverse collection of reptiles and amphibians,
focusing on animal welfare, bio-security, record keeping and ensuring that
exhibits are maintained to the highest standards.
Main Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Observing the behaviour, health and
security of animals and reporting any problems to the Team Leader.
• Ensuring that conditions for animals are
suitable and reporting any problems, including defects or repairs required to
enclosures or systems to the senior managers on section and/or relevant
departments required to support the work needed.
• Preparation of approved diets and carrying
out the correct feeding procedures.
• Cleaning and maintaining exhibits and
systems as well as adjacent working areas.
• Ensuring that safety and emergency
procedures are followed at all times.
• Assisting with the movement, transport and
training of animals, as required.
• Supporting the training and mentoring of
junior staff, students and volunteers.
• Supervising volunteers and students on
section, as required.
• Maintaining courteous and helpful relations
with visitors and media.
• Supporting broader ZSL lead events such as
late evenings and specialist functions, as required.
Person
Specification:
Candidates must be
able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of current herpetological husbandry
practices. We are looking for proven
experience in the successful husbandry of both reptiles and amphibians. A
logical, precise and scientific approach to animal keeping is required and the
successful candidate will understand the conservation, research and educational
role of ex situ animal populations.
- An understanding of the conservation,
research and educational role of ex situ animal populations
- An understanding of managing large varanid lizards and crocodilians in a
zoological setting desirable
- An Interest in developing research
programmes with animals in the collection
Good communication
skills and experience of dealing with the public is essential, together with
the ability to work effectively within a team. Hours are 37.5 per week, worked
within a roster which includes weekends.
To Apply:
Applicants will need
to upload their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant experience and
skills, stating why they want the position and including details of
availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job
online" button on the ZSL website. If you have any queries regarding this
position or when applying through the system please contact Human Resources at
hr@zsl.org.
Closing date for
applications: Midnight Sunday 25th September 2016.
The Zoological Society of London is a charity
registered in England and Wales: no. 208728.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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