Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Penguin/Bird keeper

 


Penguin/Bird keeper

 

Oceanarium Bournemouth

 

The Oceanarium is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and pro-active Penguin Keeper to join our aquatics team and be at the forefront of the Penguin Beach Encounter experience.

Firmly established as one of the area’s most popular visitor attractions, the Oceanarium is home to a diverse range of creatures - from sharks, otters and penguins, to turtles, jellyfish and crocodiles.

The penguin keeper will provide the highest standards of care for the Oceanarium Humboldt penguin colony, in addition to the group of Inca terns that share the exhibit.

A key role in an exciting and dynamic facility, the keeper will be responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness and operation of the entire Penguin Beach and aviary area, offering regular talks, feeds and interactive opportunities to provide a captivating and immersive experience for visitors throughout the day.

The highest standards of animal welfare and husbandry must be followed at all times, ensuring all zoo licence regulations and BIAZA guidelines are adhered to and utilising ZIMS to fulfil record keeping and administration duties.

The role also includes the maintenance of the penguin quarantine area, maintaining the plantroom and LSS for the penguin facility as well as some responsibility for other aquatic exhibits in the aquarium.

The ideal candidate will have penguin keeping and presenting experience along with several years of working with a wide variety of aquatic creatures and systems in a zoo or aquarium setting. Relevant degree level qualifications or equivalent are an advantage along with an organised, structured approach and can-do outlook.

The position includes on-call responsibilities on a rota basis as well as weekend and bank holiday working.

An annual salary of up to £20,200 is offered (dependant on experience) along with a performance related bonus, company pension scheme and life assurance.

More information and job description available upon request.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter, outlining relevant experience, to:

 

oliver.buttling@reallive.co.uk

 

Oliver Buttling

Group Curator (Aquatics)

Oceanarium Bournemouth

 01202 311993 (ext 26/32)  skype: oliverbuttling         www.oceanarium.co.uk

 

Deadline for applications: 5th July 2021

 

Due to the high levels of interest for such roles, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the closing date, unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.



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