Experienced Elephant
Keeper
Colchester Zoo
Essex
COLCHESTER ZOO HAS A
VACANCY FOR AN EXPERIENCED ELEPHANT KEEPER.
Colchester Zoo is
seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable individual to join its team of
experienced elephant keepers working with 1.3 African elephants.
This is a full time
position working 40 hours per week 5 days out of 7 on a rotational basis.
The ideal candidate
will have worked for a minimum of two years in a recognised zoological
institution and have notable experience of working with elephants in either a
free contact or protected contact environment.
It is expected that you will have been awarded
the DMZAA or an equivalent qualification. However, due consideration will be
given to the individuals own level of zoological experience. You should have a
clean UK drivers licence.
Good communication skills, both written and
oral are necessary and you will be expected to engage with visitor experiences
including the delivery of keeper talks.
The successful
applicant will be responsible for but not limited to; cleaning and presentation
of exhibits, feeding and general care of the elephants and associated tasks.
You will work as part of a team of experienced elephant keepers but also work
singularly as required whilst reporting to and taking instructions from the
Head of Section.
Closing date for
applications is: 6th Sep 2017
Apply for this job:
Please send your CV
and covering letter marked for the attention of:
The Curator,
Colchester Zoo
Ltd,
Maldon Road,
Stanway,
Colchester,
Essex
CO3 0SL.
Or alternatively
apply via email to vacancies@colchesterzoo.org
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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