Senior
Animal Keeper: Large Mammals
Temporary role expected to last 6 months
Twycross Zoo is at a very exciting stage of development with the first phase of a 20 year masterplan already underway. The plan will see the zoo developing new habitats for a refreshed animal collection.
We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Animal Keeper to work on our Large Mammals section which manages a range of ungulate and carnivore species including Asian elephant, giraffe zebra, nyala, tapir, Amur leopard, snow leopard, meerkat and Kirk’s dik dik.
Key Responsibilities:
· working on the section, covering all areas of animal husbandry
· assisting with the training and development of staff
· training and record keeping
· interacting with zoo visitors
Key Skills & Requirements:
· Minimum of 4 year's experience as a keeper – must include working with hoofstock and carnivores, and/or preferably experience of managing elephants in protected contact
· enthusiastic, high performing and motivated with a proven track record in zoo animal management · substantial working knowledge of the natural history and management of key species
· good team worker with a positive outlook and excellent communication skills
· commitment to continued professional development of yourself and other staff
· previous experience of supervising and training staff
· zoo keeping experience and a relevant animal-related qualification
The role is temporary for 6 months to cover maternity leave and includes weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform and 31 days holiday per annum.
Please apply on-line by sending your CV with a covering letter to: recruitment@twycrosszoo.org
This vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you should submit your application as soon as possible.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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