Senior
Keeper
Colchester
Zoo
Colchester
Zoo is home to over 240 species in 60 acres of parkland and lakes. The Zoo’s
mission is to provide a first class experience for all its visitors at the same
time as furthering understanding and respect for animals through education and
research. Through visitors’ funds Colchester Zoo undertakes breeding programmes
for endangered species and supports numerous in-situ conservation projects via
the Zoo’s charitable arm, Action for the Wild and it’s very own UmPhafa Private
Nature Reserve in South Africa.
An exciting
position has arisen for a senior animal Keeper to join our team and contribute
to our mission at Colchester Zoo in a full-time role working with a range of
Carnivore, primate, bird and hoofstock species.
The
successful applicant will be part of a team entrusted with the care of a range
of animals and will be required to work with dangerous species in a safe and
secure manner, input ideas for the continual progression and development of
animal husbandry and enclosure design and carry out talks and presentations to
the public as well as maintain high standards of animal care and breeding
management. As a senior keeper they will be expected to oversee the daily
supervision of junior staff, student keepers and work experience, ensure safe
working protocols and practices, have a good understanding of risk assessments
and on occasions manage the section in the absence of the Team Leader and
Deputy.
We are
looking for an individual who is highly motivated and hardworking, with a
minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a zoological collection. Excellent customer
service, communication and animal husbandry skills are essential and some
experience of supervising staff and managing risk in a zoo environment would be
preferable.
Applicants
should have the Diploma in the Management of Zoo Animals and Aquaria or an
equivalent qualification and have a full valid driving licence.
This is a
permanent position with a start date as soon as is possible and Salary is
dependent on qualifications and experience.
Please send
your completed application form which can be found here -
and a copy
of your CV and covering letter for the attention of Miss Sarah Forsyth,
Curator, by email – vacancies@colchesterzoo.org or by post to – Colchester Zoo,
Maldon Road, Stanway, Essex CO3 0SL
Closing date
for applications is: 3rd May 2021
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