Thursday, May 2, 2019

TRAINEE/ANIMAL KEEPER VACANCY



2nd YEAR TRAINEE/ANIMAL KEEPER VACANCY

Vacancies have arisen for a 2nd year Trainee/Animal Keeper at Banham Zoo.

About the role:
The successful candidate will work under the leadership of our Animal Keeping team, providing the best possible care and management for our diverse collection of animals. 

Key accountabilities:
·       Provide the highest level of husbandry according to the needs and requirements of the animals in your care so the animals are kept in the best physical and mental health possible, with consideration to budgetary constraints.
·       Effectively work with the animals to minimise stress and risk of injury to all involved.
·       Maintain a positive attitude within your working environment at all times, to reflect the quality of the organization to both internal and external customers.
·       Undertake additional duties that will assist in the smooth running of the department.
·       Must comply, at all times, with department policies and procedures in relation to administration and health & safety to ensure they are appropriately followed.
·       Continuously develop yourself through appropriate learning and development activities as agreed by line management in order to deliver excellence.
·       Undertake other tasks as required by your line management

About you:
To be eligible for this post you must have between 1-3 years full time permanent employment in a zoological establishment. You must be prepared to work with all kinds of domestic and exotic species and you will also provide support for the rest of the keeping team. Applicants must be hard-working and conscientious. A full driving license is essential and candidates are expected to be computer literate with a reasonable understanding of Microsoft Word and ZIMS, training can be provided if necessary.

About us:
Based at Banham Zoo you will work an average 40 hour week, however, working hours will be flexible and include weekends, bank holidays and occasional evenings. Some additional weekend cover may be required to provide holiday cover. No accommodation is offered with this role.


If you would like an opportunity to join a fantastic team please download an application form from our website and send it with a covering letter, explaining why you would be a suitable candidate for this position to:- Mike Woolham, ZSEA Ltd (Banham Zoo), The Grove, Banham, Norfolk NR16 2HE or email to mike.woolham@zsea.org  Closing date for applications is 23rd May 2019. 






photo 
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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