Keeper – Elephants
Full Time (40 hours
per week)
We are Chester Zoo,
and for over 80 years we’ve been a leading conservation and education charity,
and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.
We’re also a team of
passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can
to keep the zoo going, from feeding the animals to discovering new conservation
ideas, and giving our 1.9 million visitors an inspirational day out.
We work hard because
we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and we want to be
the best zoo in the world!
If you think you can
help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.
We currently have an
exciting opportunity for a Keeper to join us on the Elephant section. For the
right candidate, this post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a
breeding family unit of Asian elephants.
Chester Zoo aims to
set a benchmark for animal welfare and the successful candidate must be able to
deliver an excellent level of animal husbandry, care and welfare for the
assigned mammals; ensuring that all enclosures and facilities are maintained to
the highest possible standards.
The successful
candidate will have:
• A
HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or equivalent
experience
• Proven
experience in the care and management of large mammal species including
Giraffe, Rhinos and Elephants, in a zoo or safari park setting, as well as the
highest standards of exhibitry
• Outstanding
observational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience
implementing environmental enrichment
• Experience
of working within strict Safe Working Practices
Competency in the
use of computers and basic software packages, including ZIMS software, would be
advantageous for this role in order to maintain accurate records.
Hours of work are 40
hours per week, worked 10 days out of 14, including weekends and Bank Holidays
as rostered.
The salary for this
position is £17,367.09 per annum and in addition we offer a range of amazing
benefits which can be found at http://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers/working-at-chester-zoo.
To apply for this
position, please provide your current CV and complete the application form
highlighting your skills and experience including why you believe you should be
considered for our Keeper role to http://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/careers
Closing date for
applications is Wednesday 10th May 2017.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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