Cover Keeper
2 Positions Available
We are looking for
an ambitious individual to join our animal care team. If you want to be part of
one of the UK's fastest growing zoos and are excited about the prospect of
being part of something new, this position might be for you!
Wingham Wildlife
Park is a family run wildlife park with big emphasis on animal husbandry,
conservation, education and safety for our animals, staff and visitors. We are
looking for a like minded “team player” who would fit in amongst our team. This
position will cover our Birds, Mammals, Primates, Carnivores and Reptiles
sections at Wingham Wildlife Park.
The Candidate Will:
• Be
able to communicate on a one-to-one basis as well as leading public talks to
large crowds.
• Have
experience working with exotic species in a zoo setting (preferably at least 2
years and with Cat 1 species).
• Be
able to work as part of a team and on their own.
• Have
exceptional time keeping skills.
• Show
good practical animal husbandry skills.
• Have
relevant animal husbandry qualifications.
• Demonstrate
a working knowledge of positive reinforcement training.
• Be
flexible and adjust to different sections quickly.
• Have
a valid UK driving licence or good access to public transport.
The Role Involves:
• Day
to day husbandry of animals in our park.
• Good
observational and note keeping skills when working with the animals at our
park.
• Giving
talks to visitors about some of the species in the park.
• Conducting
visitor experiences either on a one to one basis or small groups.
• Strict
adherence to safe working practices.
• Maintaining
high standards around the park including emptying bins, weeding and window
cleaning.
About Employment
with WWP:
This full time
position (winter; 40 hours per week, summer; 45 hours per week) requires people
to be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, including working
on weekends, during school holidays and on bank holidays.
We give statutory
holiday entitlement.
This position will
start pay at the rate of the national minimum wage. On the successful
completion of a 6 month probationary period a wage increase will occur.
All applications to
be addressed for the attention of Ruth Wilder to
headkeeper@winghamwildlifepark.co.uk along with a covering letter and CV. For
applications to this particular job please use reference Cover Keeper in the
email title. Any applications through other channels will be disregarded.
Closing date for
applications:- 29th July 2018
Successful
applicants may be contacted before the closing date for applications
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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