Keeper –
Twilight Team
Permanent
– Full Time (40 hours)
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 our Twilight team
on a full time basis. For the right
candidate, this post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the
largest ex situ breeding groups of Rodrigues fruit bats, as well as many other
exciting species on the section from Sengi to Capybara.
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 mammals; ensuring that all enclosures and facilities are
maintained to the highest possible standards.
The role will involve
delivering personalised animal experiences to small groups of visitors in both
public zoo spaces, behind the scenes and in animal enclosures. These encounters
generate revenue for the zoo, and so guests are hosted to the highest standards
of customer care and service in accordance with risk assessments, Health and
Safety regulations and animal welfare.
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 wide variety of mammal species, as
well as the highest standards of exhibitry
· Outstanding
observational skills with an excellent attention to detail
· Experience
implementing environmental enrichment and working within strict Safe Working
Practices
· Experience
of implementing guest experiences to a very high standard
· A
full driving licence valid in the UK
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 based on 40 hours per week 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.
To apply for this
position, please go to http://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.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 1 July 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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