Experienced
Senior Keeper
Ref No
SK/AD1/2021
Full time
– 40 hours per week (annualised)
Blackpool
zoo is looking for an experienced senior animal Keeper to join our team
and assist in the daily care and husbandry needs of a wide range of species
currently maintained in our collection.
The
successful applicant will be a proven team player with a good knowledge of the
zoological industry and an understanding of the requirements needed to maintain
and continuously improve the husbandry and welfare of the animal species under
their care. You will be required to work with all species on your section in a
safe and secure manner and as a senior keeper you will be expected to oversee
and supervise other staff members and on occasions manage the section in the
absence of the Section head.
You will
need to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic, and reliable. You should
possess the Diploma in The Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) or an
equivalent and have a minimum of five years keeping experience, a full valid
driving licence is also essential. Previous experience supervising staff and
working with a range of category 1 animals (particularly Big Cats, Elephants
and Great Apes) would be desirable.
The
closing date for applications are the 18th May 2021.
Salary
commensurate with experience. Potential for onsite subsidised single
accommodation if required.
Blackpool
Zoo is one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and is operated by
Parques Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction operators
which specialises in the tourism/leisure sector. Parques Reunidos currently
operates 61 parks around the world and in normal operating times attracts over
21 million visitors annually.
Please note,
we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the
advertising period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to the
closing date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as soon as
possible to avoid disappointment. If you have not heard from us within 14 days
of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful on this
occasion. We are only able to provide individual feedback to those candidates
who are successful through to the interview stage.
Please send
a detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered for
this post to Mrs Anita Bubbins, Personnel Manager, Blackpool Zoo, East Park
Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3 8PP or by email to anita.bubbins@blackpoolzoo.org.uk
http://www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk/employee-privacy-policy
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