Head Keeper
Tropical Butterfly House
The Tropical
Butterfly House is looking for a Head animal keeper to work alongside our
existing animal team.
We are looking for
an energetic, enthusiastic person to fill this diverse role within our small
dedicated team of keepers. The successful applicant will work oversee all
sections and assist the animal manager in the day to day running of this busy
tourist attraction. The position requires expert knowledge and experience of
all aspects of animal husbandry with particular knowledge of avian, reptilian
and invertebrates within a zoological environment.
We are recognised
for providing excellent customer care, providing a professional, friendly
attitude to all visitors including substantial educational groups. The
applicant will be a highly motivated, flexible, outgoing person with a hands-on
approach and strong work ethic.
38 hours per week
spread over a year, rota working includes Bank Holidays and weekends.
15 years animal
husbandry experience and now in a senior position is essential with appropriate
qualifications.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist the Animal
Manager in all aspects of their role.
• Ensuring all
animal and bird records are up to date and accurate - including daily checks
noted in the diary.
• An ability to
problem solve day to day situations on all sections
• Working on the
shop floor on all animal sections on a rotational basis.
• Assist Animal
Manager in promoting the best welfare and ensuring animal health is observed by
all team members.
• Observe the
behaviour, health and security of animals and report daily with any problems to
the Animal Manager.
• Reporting defects
or repairs required to enclosures and relevant departments to Animal Manager or
Building Team. Complete general repairs
as required.
• Cleaning and
maintaining exhibits and other designated areas.
• Broad taxonomic
knowledge on the range of current species managed within the Tropical Butterfly
House collection.
• Be reliable and
demonstrate good time-keeping including an attendance record.
• An ability to
motivate the team by leadership and a professional attitude. Expected to attain
an understanding of all aspects of the company.
Hourly rate to be
negotiated. Fixed term contract which
will be reviewed upon successful completion.
Please note there is
no accommodation available on site.
A full clean driving
license for manual vehicles is required. The successful candidate will be
required to pass a health and safety exam before commencing work.
Email your cv with a
covering letter to Andrew Reeve, Curator
Closing date for applications is: 31st Jul 2019
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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
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