Animal Keepers /
Animal Keeper - Trainees
Location: RZSS
Edinburgh Zoo
The Role
A number of exciting
opportunities have arisen for experienced Animal Keepers or Animal Keeper –
Trainees to work within the Living Collections team at Edinburgh Zoo, it is
highly desirable that the successful candidates have experience of working
within a zoo keeping role. This is a
physical hands-on role in a busy animal park which will involve bending and
lifting, feeding, cleaning, maintaining and presenting the enclosures and
general care and welfare of the animals and associated tasks, including record
keeping and interacting with our visitors.
A working knowledge of ZIMS, SPARKS and other zoo management systems
would be desirable.
Who we are looking
for
To operate
effectively in this role, practical experience in a zoo or animal-related
environment is highly desirable and experience of working with a wide range of
animal taxon groups is also desirable.
You must also have up-to-date basic knowledge and understanding of zoo
legislation and best practice, along with a sound basis of practical knowledge
and good animal management skills. You
must be a team player, have excellent communication skills and be able to
demonstrate a quality approach to your work.
A full UK driving license is desirable.
Working hours for
the roles available are as follows and the posts will involve weekend and
occasional evening work:
1 x 37.5 hours per
week (Fixed Term until 30 June 2018)
1 x 35 hours
(seasonal 12 weeks)
1 x 21 hours
(seasonal 20 weeks)
1 x 22.5 hours
(Maternity cover until June 2018, however as this is a Maternity cover role it
may be extended)
1 x 14 hours weekend
(Fixed Term Maternity Cover – 31 December 2018)
1 x 14 hours weekend
(Fixed Term Seasonal – 28 September 2018)
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
candidate, this is an opportunity to join a team that aims to be dynamic and
innovative, if you have qualified with the DMZAA please mark your application
for the post of Qualified Keeper. For
someone new to the profession, this is an ideal learning environment, please
mark your application for the post of Trainee Keeper. For full information on
how to apply, please visit the RZSS vacancy page and follow the instructions.
Closing date:
Tuesday
15 May 2018
We are the Royal
Zoological Society for Scotland (RSZZ), and for over 100 years we’ve been a
leading conservation and education charity as well as an amazing, award-winning
visitor attraction. Through our two sites, RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and RZSS Highland
Wildlife Park, we provide unique and memorable experiences and engage with
nearly 750,000 visitors per year in the wonders of the natural world, taking
care of over 1,000 rare and endangered animals in safe and stimulating
surroundings.
Our Mission:
Connecting people with nature. Safeguarding species from extinction. Registered
Charity No: SC004064
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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