Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Trainee Animal Keeper

 


 Trainee Animal Keeper

Trainee Animal Keeper (2 days a week)

About the role:

The successful candidates will perform all duties to ensure the smooth running of the allocated animal section to optimise the quality of animal welfare and visitor experience in support of ZSEAs’ vision and mission.

 

Some of the tasks you will do:

Help to ensure animal welfare, husbandry and management is of the highest standard, taking into account relevant legislation and best practice animal management.

Contribute to the display of the animal collection to ensure suitable for animals needs and presentable to the public.

Engage with and support visitors, ensuring your message is consistent with team objectives and in line with ZSEAs’ mission and vision whist providing first class customer care and service.

Collate and record detailed and accurate animal records via the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS). As well as complying with department policies in relation to administration and health & 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.

What we are looking for:

Some animal experience is desirable but is not necessary, as full in house training will be given. However, a keen interest in zoo animal husbandry is essential.

You must be prepared to work with all kinds of domestic and exotic species, and you will also provide support for the rest of the keeping team.

Applicants must be hard-working and conscientious.

A full driving licence is essential.

You will have a good level of education at standard grade or equivalent qualifications (including English, Maths and Science).

Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) ZIMS, training can be provided if necessary.

Unless specifically mentioned our vacancies are normally full time however we will consider, flexible working hours which will include weekends, bank holidays and occasional evenings.

 

In return we offer: Competitive pay and guaranteed hours, a contributory pension, 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata).

 

If you would like an opportunity to join our fantastic team, please download an application form and then send it with a covering email explaining which role you are applying for and why you would be a suitable candidate for this position to: hr@zsea.org

 

Closing date for applications is 16th May. Emails sent after this date will not be considered and due to the expected volume of applicants, unfortunately, we will not be able to advise if they were unsuccessful or provide feedback on their applications.

ZSEA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

To learn more and/or apply please click HERE 



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