Senior Animal Keeper
(Wildlife World -
Lotherton Hall Estate)
Lotherton Hall Bird
Garden
Yorkshire
Contact: Peter
Quince (peter.quince@leeds.gov.uk)
£20,661 - £22,658
37 hours per week
over 7 days on a rota system
If you have a
commitment to a high standard of animal husbandry and an recognised animal
husbandry qualification DMZAA / NVQ Level 3 in Animal Husbandry or equivalent
or equivalent experience - we may have just the job for you as an Senior Animal
Keeper at our popular visitor attraction in based at Lotherton Hall Estate in
Leeds, which houses a variety of birds and small mammals.
The visitor
attraction, currently called Lotherton Bird Garden is currently undergoing
exciting redevelopment and will emerge later this year as Wildlife World,
housing not just our exotic birds, but additional small mammals with a new
Visitor Centre, enclosures, facilities and structures to enhance the visitor
experience.
You will need to
work as part of the team on a 7 day rota basis and should have specific
knowledge related to the needs of exotic birds and mammals and their
specialised requirements. You will have
substantial previous working experience in a zoo environment and have the
ability to supervise and develop staff within the post holder’s responsibility.
You will ensure
standards are maintained with the feeding and movement of the birds and
animals, and in the cleaning, decorating and maintenance of the enclosures and
ponds and in the visitor interpretation.
You will also be responsible for ensuring accurate records relating to
animal welfare are kept and maintained. Previous experience in delivering
verbal presentations to groups and individuals is also essential to the role.
To apply for this job:
If you would like to
be considered for this post, please submit a completed application form to BSC.Recruitment.Services@leeds.gov.uk You can
view the job description and download an application form here
Closing date for
applications is: 14th Jul 2017
Closing Date: When
sufficient number of applications have been received
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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