Keeper – Giraffes
Permanent
– Full Time
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 our Giraffe section.
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 a variety of hoof stock species in a
zoo or safari park setting, as well as the highest standards of exhibitry
· Outstanding
observational skills with excellent attention to detail
· Experience of
operant conditioning and implementing environmental enrichment
· Experience of
working within strict Safe Working Practices
· A full driving
licence valid in the UK
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 £18,384.92 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 go to
http://www.chesterzoo.org/careers and click
apply now to 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 - Giraffes role.
Closing
date for applications is Sunday 11th February 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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