ANIMAL KEEPER
VACANCY
PRIVATE COLLECTION
CORNWALL, U.K.
A vacancy has opened
up for an Animal Keeper at a private breeding and conservation facility based
in Cornwall.
The facility is not
open to the public. We are looking for a very passionate individual who is self
motivated and looking for a challenge away from the usual Zoo environment.
You would be working
for a private individual and the facility is based in the grounds of their
home. It is an attractive environment and the facilities have been made to a
high standard. The location is relatively rural so you would need to enjoy this
type of environment.
Based on this
setting a close working relationship would be expected. We are looking for an
individual who has very high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Good
previous experience working with exotic species is required. An interest in
gardening. plants and grounds maintenance would be preferred as garden
maintenance forms part of the role. So those who shy away from grass cutting,
weeding and other grounds maintenance should avoid this position as it is a
significant part of this role.
You would be
responsible in caring for and enriching the lives of, a diverse range of
species such as Clouded Leopard, Cheetah, Spotted Hyena, A large collection of
Malagasy Carnivores, many special exotic bird species and a number of other
small mammals and some primates. You would also care for a small
number of farm livestock.
No accommodation is
included with this position. Therefore you would be required to find your own
accommodation in the local area.
A Full Driving
License and Vehicle is required.
Starting Date: June 2018
Salary £18,000 -
£22,000 plus performance bonus depending on experience.
To Apply:
Please email your
C.V. and a cover email detailing why you wish to apply for this role and what
particular skills you have.
Please detail in
your email what you feel makes an exceptional keeper and how you would bring
that to our facility.
Please send to the
following email address:
zookeepercornwall@gmail.com
Please note we will
not be able to reply to all applicants, so will only be able to write to those
who we feel may be suitable for the role.
Interviews will be
held in Cornwall from the 15th May 2018, Closing date for applications Monday
14th May 2018.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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