Senior Animal Keeper

Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo is seeking an experienced and highly motivated animal keeper to join its primate department.

This section is responsible for the daily management and husbandry or our great apes, mangabeys, lemurs and cebids and as such the successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to; cleaning of exhibits, feeding and general care and welfare of the animals and associated tasks. Experience in public speaking and visitor engagements will be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will have worked for a minimum of three years in an accredited zoological institution and have experience of working with great apes. Proven ability within a staff supervisory capacity is also highly desirable. It is expected that you will have been awarded a diploma in zoo animal management, however, due consideration will be given to the individuals own level of zoological experience and academic achievement.

The candidate will have a clean full UK drivers licence.

To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to vacancies@colchesterzoo.org

Closing date for applications is: 26th Mar 2021

Please note that interviews may be held prior to the stated closing date.

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