Animal
Keeper
Noah's
Ark Zoo Farm
Noah's Ark
Zoo Farm is an award-winning zoo set in 100 acres of open countryside just
outside Bristol. We welcome over 200,000 visitors each year and we have a
strong focus on Conservation, Education and Accessibility.
We are
looking to recruit an experienced motivated individual to join our committed
team of animal keepers on our West Section. This role will play an active
role in the daily running of the section across all species.
Species
held on West Section: African Lions, Spectacled Bears, Coatis, Tapir, Capybara, Mara, Giant
Anteater.
This is a
full-time position working a 40 hour week on a flexible rota (including
weekends and bank holidays).
We expect
candidates to have knowledge and practical experience of at least some of the
species concerned. A strong work ethic and good team working and
communication skills as well as the ability to maintain high levels of hygiene
are important to the role.
Applicant
requirements:
- Applicants will have at least 1
full year paid work as a keeper in an animal establishment.
- Be familiar with the care
required for a variety of species.
- Hold an Animal based
qualification.
- Have high standards of hygiene
when working.
- Must have a full driving
licence.
Typical
aspects of the role will include:
- Assisting in the daily
management and care of all animals on section.
- Deliver a top quality visitor
experience.
- Deliver high quality talks,
encounters and keeper experiences to the visiting customers.
- Drive the company vehicle for
collection of resources, e.g. feed & medication.
Typical
aspects of the role will include:
- Assisting in the daily
management and care of all animals on section.
- Deliver a top quality visitor
experience.
- Deliver high quality talks,
encounters and keeper experiences to the visiting guests.
- Drive the company vehicle for
collection of resouces, e.g. feed & medication.
Other job
holder expectations:
- Ensure effective quality control
and continuous improvement in all aspects of the work and
responsibilities.
- Mindful of the visitor
experience in all aspects of your work.
- Deomonstrate professionalism
towards sensitive and confidetial information.
- Comply with and promote Health
and Safety polcies and procedures and to undertkae recommended Health and
Safety training as and when required.
- Undertake such other duties as
are relevant with the positon including helping with other sections when
required.
- Willingness to work within the
Christian ethos of the zoo.
We are looking
to recruit an experienced candidate for this role as this is
not an entry level position, as such applicants with no previous professional
experience will not be considered at this point.
To
apply: Please send your CV and covering
letter to careers@noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk.
The subject of your emails should read 'Application for West Section
Keeper'.
Your cover
letter must include an accurate summery of your relevant experience. If your experience is with other zoo species,
please describe and explain why you would like to work with these species. Cover letters should be no longer than 1 side
of A4.
Please note
successfual applicants may be contacted before the closing date.
First stage
interviews will take place via zoom with the second stage conducted here at the
zoo.
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