Senior Animal Keeper
Position: Senior
Animal Keeper (Full-time / Permanent)
Salary: £29,472
(Inclusive of London Weighting and Weekend Enhancement)
Location: ZSL London
Zoo – NW1
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:
An opening has
arisen for a Senior Animal Keeper in one of our mammals sections at ZSL London
Zoo. The role will also involve the day
to day husbandry of a large and diverse collection of species, focussing on
animal welfare, exhibit design,
security, record keeping and ensuring that exhibits are maintained to the
highest standards.
The successful
candidate will also be expected to:
· Observe the
behaviour, health and security of animals and report any problems to the Team
Leader or manager including
defects or repairs required to enclosures and relevant departments required to
support work needed.
· Assist with the
preparation of approved diets and carrying out the correct feeding procedures.
· Cleaning and
maintaining of exhibits and other designated areas.
The successful
candidate will:
· Be able to
demonstrate an in depth knowledge of current husbandry practices. We are
looking for proven experience in the
successful husbandry of both mammals and primates.
· Have experience in
other zoos, private collections, museums, aquariums, universities, and in the
field.
· Have 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.
· Able to use
Microsoft software including Outlook, Excel and Word.
· Have a
qualification in a relevant field at university level and/or diploma in the
DZMAA Keeper’s course or equivalent work
experience.
· Be reliable and
have good time-keeping and attendance record and able to demonstrate leadership
and professionalism.
Please note: Good
communication skills and experience of dealing with the public is essential,
together with the ability to work
effectively within a team and mentor, train and inspire junior members of
staff. 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. 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 19th March 2017
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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