Qualified Animal Keeper – Park Birds
Position: Qualified
Animal Keeper – Park Birds (Full-Time / Permanent)
Salary: £22, 462p.a.
(Inclusive of Weekend Enhancement)
Location: ZSL
Whipsnade Zoo
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.
Overview of Role:
The Zoological
Society of London is looking for a Qualified Keeper on the Park Birds Section
based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. The main purpose of the qualified keeper position
is to manage the day to day operational duties relating to animal husbandry and
visitor interaction within the section. You will be responsible to the section
Team Leader or other key senior animal department staff within the section.
Working within this department gives the successful applicant experience of a
captive breeding and release program with the corncrake and also numerous other
high profile species which include, Wattled cranes and also the blue crowned
laughing thrush.
The successful
candidate will be required to have:
• Previous
experience of aviculture in a zoo or equivalent environment.
• A
qualification in zoo animal management such as the DMZAA or equivalent level of
work experience.
• Good
communication skills, enthusiasm, and an outgoing and friendly
personality.
• A
full driving licence - essential.
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 jobonline" button. 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 8th January 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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