Bird Keeper
Full time 40 hours
per week
A vacancy has arisen
for a bird keeper to join Bristol Zoo’s Animal Department. Key elements of this
position include bird husbandry, aviary maintenance, avian behaviour, nutrition
and health management.
This is a full time
position working on average 40 hours per week as part of the section rota which
will include weekends and bank holidays.
Full details, including job descriptions and person specifications, are
available at www.bristolzoo.org.uk
The successful
applicant will be able to demonstrate a proven record of expertise in animal
management, aviculture or ornithology. Previous employment and/or voluntary
work in captive bird collections, wildlife rehabilitation or field conservation
programmes is essential. Proficiency in other skills relevant to the bird
keeper role will also be advantageous (e.g. horticulture, DIY, food
preparation).
The starting salary
is £17,860 per annum for keepers with appropriate professional qualifications
e.g. DMZAA. The starting salary is £15,276 per annum for unqualified keepers,
until such qualifications are gained.
If you would like to
apply, please send a full CV and covering letter to reach us no later than 3pm
on Monday 7th November, 2016. Interviews will be held during the week
commencing 21st November 2016. Due to the expected number of applications, we
will only be contacting those who have been shortlisted for interview.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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