Apprentice
Animal Keeper
Based at
Banham Zoo
About the
role
The
successful candidate 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.
- No prior zoo or animal husbandry
experience for the post of apprentice is required as full in-house
training will be given, although candidates will be expected to
demonstrate a keen interest in zoo animal husbandry.
- Hours: Full time position and is
expected to last approximately 16 months. A driving licence is preferred
but not essential.
- Salary £4.30 per hour and then
minimum wage after the first 12 months depending upon age.
The
apprentice vacancy is government funded and due to this there is strict
eligibility criteria, applicants with level 2, 3 or degree level animal care
qualifications are not eligible to apply as government funding is not available
for people with such qualifications.
Applications
are only invited from those aged 18 and over due to restrictions under the
Young People at Work regulations. Please note – There is no accommodation
offered with this position.
About us:
Unless
specifically mentioned this position is full time however we will consider,
flexible working hours which will include weekends, bank holidays and
occasional evenings.
If you would
like an opportunity to join our fantastic team, please
download an application form from our website and then send it with a
covering email explaining which role you are applying for and at which site and
why you would be a suitable candidate for this position to:
HR
mailbox: hr@zsea.org
Closing
date for applications is 20th June 2021. 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.
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