Ranger

Ranger

Permanent position – 60 hours per fortnight

Start date 19^th May 2018

Salary: £14,865 p.a.

We require a part-time Ranger to join Bristol Zoo’s Ranger Team within the Learning Department.

The primary function of this team is to intensify the guests’ experience and their engagement with the natural world through an exciting range of learning experiences.

Rangers staff the lemur walkthrough as well as other animal walkthrough enclosures. Rangers deliver enclosure talks and engage with guests around the zoo using a variety of props and bio facts.

They are responsible for delivering pre-booked animal experiences such as “Meet and Greet” and  “Keeper for the Day”, accompanying the guests through the entire experience to ensure a smooth, high quality service is delivered.

Rangers also deliver Lodge tours to guests who stay in the Zoo’s VIP overnight accommodation and support a number of evening events throughout the year.

The successful applicant will be joining a small team to develop and enhance the Zoo’s informal learning opportunities and will be expected to create learning material for staff and guests.

The candidate should have good knowledge of zoos, wildlife husbandry and conservation as well as the wide range of species held at Bristol Zoo Gardens. They should be able to demonstrate skills such as the ability to engage with guests of all ages, abilities and interest. The candidate should have experience with public interaction and engagement as well as public speaking. The candidate would benefit from having experience of giving guided tours and experience of zoo keeping.

Rangers are very guest-focussed, enhancing our guests’ experience of the Zoo, and helping to meet our charitable conservation and education mission.

Full details including job description, person specification and an application form are available at www.bristolzoo.org.uk. 

If you would like to apply, please send a full CV and completed application form via the online portal to reach us no later than 3pm, 10^th April 2018. Interviews will be held on the 18^th April 2018. 

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Seasonal Ranger

Seasonal Ranger

1 x position – 32.5 hours per week, 19^th May through to 4^th November 2018

4 x positions – 27.5 hours per week, 19^th May through to 2^nd September 2018

Salary £16,000 pro rata

We require Seasonal Rangers to join Bristol Zoo’s Ranger Team within the Learning Department.

The successful applicants will intensify the guest experience and their engagement with the natural world through an exciting range of learning experiences and interaction, creating a “Participatory Zoo Experience.”

The Seasonal Rangers will be staffing some of the animal walkthrough enclosures, delivering some of the enclosure talks and engaging with guests around the zoo with a variety of props and biofacts. There are also a number of evening events that the applicants will be expected to work.

Seasonal Rangers are very guest-focussed, enhancing our guests’ experience of the zoo, and helping to meet our charitable conservation and education mission.

Full details including job descriptions, person specifications and an application form are available at www.bristolzoo.org.uk.  If you would like to apply, please send a full CV and completed application form via the online portal to reach us no later than 3pm, 10^th April 2018.

Interviews will be held on the 18^th April 2018. 

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Qualified Animal Keeper, Elephants (Full-Time / Permanent)

Qualified Animal Keeper, Elephants (Full-Time / Permanent)

Overview

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), a charity founded in 1826, is a world-renowned centre of excellence for conservation science and applied conservation. ZSL’s mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. This is realised by carrying out field conservation and research in over 50 countries across the globe and through education and awareness-raising at our two zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, inspiring people to take conservation action.

Role Profile

An exciting opening has arisen for a Qualified Animal Keeper on our Elephant Section at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Ideally this person will have experience of working directly with Elephants or experience with large ungulates and hoofstock. Some experience of working with hoof stock in a zoological setting. This position will also assist the Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader and other Senior Keepers in all aspects of their work but primarily the care of the animals, ensuring high standards of animal welfare, animal husbandry and keep daily checks and records of animals within the section.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Observing the behaviour, health and security of animals and reporting any problems to the team leader or senior staff.
• Ensuring that conditions for animals are suitable and reporting any problems, including defects or repairs required to enclosures, to the senior staff on section and relevant departments required.
• Assisting with the preparation of approved diets and carrying out the correct feeding procedures.
• Cleaning and maintaining exhibits and other designated areas.
• Ensuring that safety and emergency procedures are followed at all times.
• Assisting with the movement and training of animals using positive re-enforcement.
• Supporting in the training and mentoring of less experienced staff.
• Maintaining courteous and helpful relations with visitors and media.
• Supporting broader ZSL lead events such as late evenings and specialist functions.

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Trainee Primate Keeper – Part Time

Trainee Primate Keeper – Part Time

(3 days per week)

 Howletts Wild Animal Park in Canterbury, Kent is recruiting for the position of Trainee Primate Keeper, working 3 days per week 8am – 5pm.

Howletts is a world class wildlife park run by the international conservation charity The Aspinall Foundation, and works to support a number of overseas conservation projects including the Java Primate Project in Indonesia. We are home to a collection of rare and endangered primates, including Javan gibbons, Dusky langurs, Sulawesi macaques, Pied tamarins and Gelada baboons to name a few.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a mainstream zoological collection, an awareness of current conservation issues and a genuine passion for animal welfare. They must posses good all round animal husbandry skills and be enthusiastic in contributing to the enrichment of the primate species around the park. An relevant animal management qualification or similar would be advantageous. You must hold a full valid driving licence. 

A practical and proactive approach coupled with good organisation and communication skills and an overall understanding of the role of the modern animal collection is essential.

Working 3 days per week, including weekends and bank holidays, the successful candidate will have a genuinely flexible approach to working hours.

Salary is in line with national living/minimum wage.

All applicants must have right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Friday 20 April 2018

To apply - please email a CV along with a covering letter to: personnel@aspinallfoundatio.org

 Or post to: Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Kent CT21 4PD.

Visit our website at www.aspinallfoundation.org for further information.

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TRAINEE KEEPER - ELEPHANTS

TRAINEE KEEPER - ELEPHANTS

Located in the picturesque village of Woburn, Bedfordshire; Woburn Safari Park is home to some of the world’s most magnificent and endangered animals.  Today it forms part of the Bedford Estates, which also includes Woburn Abbey, Woburn Golf Club and The Woburn Hotel. 

Woburn Safari Park is currently looking to recruit a Trainee Animal Keeper to join the Elephant team.

Woburn’s Elephant Herd consists of 4 Adult Asian elephants and our elephant calf, which are managed primarily in free contact.

Duties will include daily husbandry and management of the elephants including training, washing and exercising.

The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a close-knit team and will be able to demonstrate good communication skills required for regular elephant presentations and special experiences.

The ideal candidate would be required to have the following;

- Experience working with elephants preferable but not essential

- Experience working with animals in a zoo environment or similar

- Work well within a small team

- Flexible approach to work and working hours

- Current full driving license

The position is full time working 5 days out of 7. As this will include regular weekend working, a flexible approach to days / hours will be required.

Follow this LINK to apply

Closing Date: 6th April 2018

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Section Head – Large Mammals

Section Head – Large Mammals

Permanent – Full time – 40 hours per week.

Due to the restructuring of the Animal Department, award winning Blackpool Zoo is looking for an experienced Section Head, to oversee the day to day running and future development of one of its animal sections.

The role dictates that a ‘hands on’ approach will be required and an emphasis on coaching of individuals and team building. You will need to be able to manage and priorities a diverse workload and have problem solving skills. 

As well as being responsible for your section, you will also be part of the Senior

Animal Management team within the zoo. In this role, you will help to develop and

move forward the animal department in a new and exciting time within Blackpool Zoo’s history.

You will need to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable.

 A minimum of 5 years zoo keeping experience with at least 3 years with large mammals, plus proven people management skills and the DMZAA  course, or equivalent, are essential.

The section currently maintains animal species ranging from Giraffe, Red & Grey Kangaroo, Bongo, Sitatunga, Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra, Vicuna, Tapir, Reindeer, Lions, Amur Tigers, Iberian Wolves, Anteater, Aardvark, Red River Hog and Ratites. Although experience with big cats is not essential, it would be desirable.

A full driving license is essential.

We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to further your career within the zoological world.

Blackpool Zoo offers the following benefits (after probationary period);

•        28 days paid holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) rising to 33 days after 5 years.

•        Work place pension

•        Company sick pay (after 1 year service)

•        Branded uniform provided (as required)

•        Relevant internal and external training provided

•        Free entry to our 2 aquariums for staff and immediate family

•        Complimentary tickets

•        Discount in our catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)

•        Free staff parking

•        Company life cover

•        Childcare vouchers

Subsidised single occupancy (on site) accommodation will be available with this post, if required.

Blackpool Zoo is one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and in recent years the zoo has gone through a rapid modernization and development process.

The Zoo is operated by Parques Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction operators which specializes in the tourism/leisure sector. Parques Reunidos currently operates over 60 parks around the world and attracts over 20million visitors

The closing date for applications: 21st April 2018

Please note, we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the advertising period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. All candidates will be notified of the outcome of the application by email within 4 weeks of submitting their application. We are only able to provide individual feedback to those candidates who are successful through to the interview stage.

Please send a detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered for this post to Mrs Anita Bubbins, Personnel Manager, Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3 8PP or by email to anita.bubbins@blackpoolzoo.org.uk

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