QUALIFIED ANIMAL
KEEPER VACANCY
A vacancy has arisen for a Qualified
Animal Keeper at Banham Zoo.
About the role:
The
successful candidate will work under the leadership of our Lead Qualified,
Assistant Head and Head Keepers, providing the best possible care and
management for our diverse collection of animals. Taxa include primates, felids, canids, large
hoofstock (including giraffe), small mammals and birds.
Key
accountabilities:
· Provide the highest level of husbandry
according to the needs and requirements of the animals in your care
· Effectively handle animals to minimize stress
and risk of injury to all involved
· Assist in the supervision and development of
staff responsible to the role to address staff learning and development needs
and promote a positive working environment
· Ensure a positive impression of yourself and
the company is presented to all customers (internal and external) at all times
to reflect the quality of the organisation
· Monitor compliance within the department of
policies and procedures in relation to administration and health and 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:
You
are expected to have worked full time in a zoo environment for approximately 4
years. You MUST possess the Advanced National Certificate in the
Management of Zoo Animals (ANCMZA) or Diploma in the Management of Zoo and
Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) and have experience working with some of the taxa
identified above. The successful
candidates will also be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and have
an understanding and interest in modern zoo animal management, including animal
enrichment and training using operant conditioning methods.
A
full driving licence is essential and candidates are expected to be computer
literate with a reasonable understanding of Microsoft Word and ZIMS although
training in ZIMS can be provided if necessary.
About us:
Based
at Banham Zoo you will work an average 40 hour week with every 3rd
weekend off, however, working hours will be flexible and include occasional
evenings. Some additional weekend cover may be required to provide holiday
cover.
We are a charity that has a mission to connect
communities to nature for conservation through our work at Banham Zoo and Africa
Alive (and further afield) so if you would like an opportunity to join a fantastic team please download
an application form from our website and send it (preferably by email) 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 This post will remain vacant until filled.
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