Senior Keeper
Located in
the picturesque village of Woburn, Bedfordshire; Woburn Safari Park is home to
some of the world’s most magnificent and endangered animals. Today it forms part of the Bedford Estates,
which also includes Woburn Abbey and Woburn Golf Club.
Senior
Keeper – Animal Encounters. Full time, Permanent
The Animal department is currently
recruiting for an organised, dedicated, reliable, confident team member to join
the animal encounters section. This position is offered on a permanent full
time basis.
The animal encounters section
encompasses a diverse range of species found in the “foot safari” area of
Woburn Safari Park; including raptors, psittacines, small mammals, birds,
marine mammals, primates, hoof stock, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
As a senior keeper you will directly
mentor all non-permanent members of staff including seasonals, interns and
volunteers. The successful candidate
will be expected to assist the Deputy Head of Section and supervise in their
absence.
The successful applicant
will need to be:
·
Able
to manage and motivate a large, diverse animal keeping team.
·
A highly
motivated, hard working individual who has a good understanding of behavioural
welfare, and previous experience training and working with a variety of
species.
·
Able
to take part in public presentations as well as demonstrating exceptional
animal husbandry skills, high standards of animal care, and excellent
communication skills.
The successful applicant should
demonstrate:
· Supervisory or staff management experience in a similar
environment.
·
A passion for
animal welfare & conservation; be highly motivated, flexible and committed
to Woburn Safari Park’s high standards of husbandry and welfare.
·
Previous
practical experience of working with a range of species (previous experience with the species we hold is preferable; however,
those candidates’ with comparable experience will be considered).
·
Excellent
customer service and communication skills.
·
An excellent
understanding of health and safety in a zoological setting.
·
An organised
approach to managing animal records (including a working knowledge of ZIMS),
reporting systems and proposals to improve the section in line with our brand
values.
The zoo animal management
qualification (DMZAA) is desirable but not essential for this position;
however, the successful candidate would be expected to work towards achieving
this qualification. A full, valid driving licence is essential for this role.
For further
information, and details on how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.woburn.co.uk/job-vacancies/vacancies/?cat=region&type=woburn-safari-park&info=MAY20215914
Closing
date: 6th June 2021
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