Experienced animal
keeper
Colchester Zoo
Colchester zoo has a
vacancy for a highly motivated and experienced animal keeper to join the zoos
‘Rainforest Section’. This particular section houses many of the zoos smaller
New World primates but also tamandua, sloth and Philippine rufus hornbill.
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 experience of working with primates and or small mammals.
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 and academic
success. You should have a clean full UK drivers licence.
Good communication skills, both written and
oral are necessary for this position 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 and welfare of the individual animals and
associated tasks. You will work as part of a team of experienced keepers but also
work singularly as required whilst reporting to the Head of Section.
Further details are
available on request.
To 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
The closing date for
applications for this position is 1st September 2017.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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