Animal Keeper /
Animal Keeper - Trainee
Location: RZSS
Highland Wildlife Park
Salary: £15,918
- £18,991 depending on qualifications and experience
The charity that
owns both RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and RZSS Highland Wildlife Park – is looking for a
committed, compassionate and conservation-minded individual to join our animal
management team.
RZSS aims to connect
people with nature and safeguard species from extinction, a mission that sees
us work both here in Scotland and in over 20 countries around the world. From
inspiring our visitors about wildlife in our parks to field conservation projects
and breeding threatened species for reintroduction, RZSS is making a huge
difference and we need your help to continue to grow.
The Role
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for an Animal Keeper, initially on an 18 month contract
to work within the Living Collections team at the Highland Wildlife Park. Based
in the Cairngorm National Park, our 200-acre site is home to a collection that
specialises in Scottish and other cold weather adapted species from around the
world. This position will be on the
ungulate section, although the position may not always be restricted to this
group of animals. Just for clarity, the
position will not include working with the polar bears.
You will assist with
the feeding, cleaning, decorating and maintaining the enclosures and general
care and welfare of the animals and associated tasks. As you would imagine, this is a very physical
hands-on role in a busy animal park which will involve bending and lifting, and
keeping accurate records relating to animal welfare.
Who we are looking
for
It is expected that
you will have been awarded the DMZAA or an equivalent qualification. However,
due consideration will be given to the individual’s own practical animal
experience, comprehension of the role of modern zoological collections and
academic record. If the successful candidate is not suitably qualified, we
offer full sponsorship through the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and
Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) should the position be converted to a permanent post
in the future.
The successful
candidate will possess good communication skills and ability to demonstrate a
quality approach to work, and a full UK driving license is essential.
This is an 18 month
Fixed Term contract where the working hours are 37.5 hours per week (annualized
figure) and the post involves weekend and occasional evening work. If required, practical advice will be
provided to help find the successful candidate suitable accommodation.
Our offer
As a Charity first
and foremost, we work hard to make sure our benefits package is competitive and
attractive. As well as the fundamental
benefits like salary and pension, we offer other rewards that can help you financially,
can make work a bit easier and make life outside of work a lot more fun!
Apply details
For an experienced
and qualified candidate, this is an opportunity to join a team that aims to be
dynamic and innovative. For someone new
to the profession, this is an ideal learning environment. For full information
on how to apply, please visit the RZSS vacancy page and follow the
instructions.
Closing date:
Tuesday
15th May 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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