Experienced Elephant Keeper
Ref No EK/AD/21
Permanent – Full Time – 40 hours per week
(annualised)
Award
winning Blackpool Zoo is looking to fill a key position within its Animal
Department.
With
its new multimillion-pound elephant facility ‘Project Elephant Basecamp’ opened
in 2018 award winning Blackpool Zoo is looking to fill a Keeper position within
its Elephant Section.
The
successful candidate will be working in a protected contact keeping system and
will be assisting in all aspects of the sections work, including the delivery
of the zoos current Elephant care program to our existing 1 male and 5 female
Asian Elephants. The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a
close-knit team and will be able to demonstrate good communication skills both
written and oral.
You
will need to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable. You
should possess the Diploma in The Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA)
or an equivalent and have a minimum of three years in a recognised zoological
institution and have previous notable experience of working with elephants
(preferably in a protective contact environment). A full manual driving licence
is essential and previous experience of driving Tractors/Multipurpose vehicles
would be advantageous.
We
currently offer a Salary of £20,411.00 per annum as well as a range of other
benefits plus the opportunity to further your career within the zoological
industry.
Subsidised single occupancy (on
site) accommodation may be available if required.
Blackpool
Zoo is one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and in recent years
the zoo has gone through a rapid modernisation and development process, which
is still ongoing.
The
Zoo is operated by Parque Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and
attraction operators which specializes in the tourism/leisure sector. Parque
Reunidos currently operates over 60 parks around the world and in normal times attracts
over 21 million visitors annually.
The closing date for applications is the 18th July 2021.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications
and conducting interviews throughout the advertising period for this role. The
role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date. We would encourage you
to submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
All candidates will be notified of the outcome of the application by email
within 4 weeks of submitting their application. We are only able to provide
individual feedback to those candidates who are successful through to the
interview stage.
Please send a detailed CV and covering letter
explaining why you wish to be considered for this post to Mrs Anita Bubbins,
Personnel Manager, Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3
8PP or by email to anita.bubbins@blackpoolzoo.org.uk
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