Keeper - Aquarium
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 in our aquarium team.
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 animals, 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 aquarium species in a Zoological collection as well
as the highest standards of exhibitry
· Outstanding observational skills with
excellent attention to detail
· Experience of working within strict
Safe Working Practices
· Must be able to work in a small team.
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.
Closing date for applications is: 30th Apr 2018
To apply for this
position, please go to 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 role.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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