Large Carnivore
Keeper
(Full Time)
The Zoological
Society of Hertfordshire (ZSH) (registered charity no.1108609) currently has a
vacancy for an experienced keeper to join our animal park team at Paradise
Wildlife Park.
All our zoo keepers
are involved in a full range of husbandry duties including general enclosure
cleaning, food provisions, husbandry training, and enrichment programmes.
The position
advertised will be working on our large carnivore section. PWP’s large
carnivore section is responsible for the husbandry of 7 species, including
multiple EEP species. The section is made up of tigers, lions, jaguars, snow
leopards, cheetah, ocelot and wolves.
The successful
applicant will also be actively involved in the mixed taxa shows on the zoo,
where they will be trained in positive reinforcement techniques for species to
demonstrate natural behaviours in public displays. The applicant will be
responsible for delivering interactive animal experiences such as ‘Feed a Big
cat’, keeper talks and tours.
Paradise Wildlife
Park has a team of volunteers and interns that the applicant will support and
supervise. The applicant must be very personable and able to communicate well
with visitors and staff.
Job Details:
• Full
time; Permanent position
• Reports
to; Section Leaders & Head keepers
• Hours;
Summer 8am-6pm, Winter 8am – 5pm. Includes weekend and bank holiday work on a
flexible rotated basis (1 in 3 weekends off). Flexibility is necessary in this
post
Primary Duties and
Responsibilities include:
• Carrying
out and enforcing high standards of welfare and animal husbandry routines e.g.
food prep, feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision etc. set by Section Leaders
on sections allocated to
• Undertake
and record animal observations
• Deliver
high standards of visitor interaction in the form of; keeper talks, animal
shows, encounters, experiences, tours and education events
• Overseeing
work experience, volunteers and interns
• Liaise
and assist in general duties and requirements as directed by senior management
• Other
duties to support effective and efficient site maintenance may include: Fire
Marshall, First Aider, Company vehicle driver, including tractor trailer,
rubbish removal and general cleaning in order to maintain high standards (nb -
full training will be a given prior to the post holder being required to
undertake new tasks)
Requirements:
• An
animal science related qualification
• 2
years experience in a zoological collection
• Excellent
communication skills
• Adaptable
for a flexible rota
• Physically
fit for the demands of this role
• Full
UK driving licence
If you would like
the opportunity to join our expanding and proactive team please send your CV
and cover letter to headkeeper@pwpark.com
This opening will
close once a suitable candidate has been selected so please send applications
as soon as possible.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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