Zoo
Keeper
WILD
Zoological Park
Zoo keeping
vacancy
We have a
seasonal opening for a zoo keeper to join our team. 4/5 days per week including
a weekend day and bank holidays on rotation.
As a small
organisation with a small team, we do not grant extended periods of annual
leave during peak school holiday time. The position will be due to end in
October after half term.
This is not
a trainee/or new keeper position, we need somebody who can hit the ground
running who is reliable, experienced and conscientious.
This is a
key role within the team of keepers covering a variety of animal welfare and
husbandry duties on all taxa. The position will take a proactive role in the
daily management of all sections including our AFRICA, AUSTRALIA, ASIA, AMAZON,
Reptile house and our free flight bird show.
Candidates
must also have a strong work ethic and good team working and communication
skills as well as the ability to maintain high levels of presentation.
Typical
aspects of the role include:
· Assist in the daily management and
care of all animals on section.
· Deliver top quality visitor
experience.
· Deliver talks, encounters, shows and
keeper experiences to the visiting guests and schools. Confident speaking is an
essential part of this role.
· Drive a company vehicle for
collection of resources, e.g. feed & medication, hay & straw etc.
Applicant
requirements:
· Applicants will have at least 1 full
year paid work as a keeper in a zoological establishment.
· Hold an animal-based qualification.
· Applicants must have a full driving
licence and reliable transportation.
Other job
holder expectations:
· Ensure effective quality control and
continuous improvement in all aspects of the work and responsibilities.
· Preferable (but not essential)
experience with positive reinforcement training.
· Preferable (but not essential) experience
free flying birds.
· Understand and be mindful of the
guest experience around the zoo. We are highly interactive and provide an
immersive experience.
· Understand the needs and requirements
of a small business with a relatively small team.
· Comply with and promote health and
safety policies and procedures and to undertake recommended health and safety
training as and when required.
· Undertake such other duties as are
relevant with the position.
Applicants
please send a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role and CV to
info@wildzoo.co.uk
Serious
applications only please. We are looking for immediate start. Closing date for
applications 30/06/21
NB: As we
are mid season and have a small team, we may not respond to all applicants.
Successful applicants will be invited for interview otherwise please don’t
expect correspondence or send us multiple emails.
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