Zoo Jobs: Carnivore Keeper

Carnivore Keeper

We are looking for an ambitious individual to join our animal care team. If you want to be part of one of the UK's fastest growing zoos and are excited about the prospect of being part of something new, this position might be for you!

Wingham Wildlife Park is a family run wildlife park with big emphasis on animal husbandry, conservation, education and safety for our animals, staff and visitors. We are looking for a like minded “team player” who would fit in amongst our carnivore section. This section covers our Asiatic Black Bears, all our cat species, Arctic Wolves, both of our otter species, Binturong and Raccoon Dogs.

The Candidate Will:

Be able to communicate on a one-to-one basis as well as leading public talks to large crowds.
Have experience working with category 1 animals.
Must have some carnivore experience in a zoo setting.
Be able to work as part of a team and on their own.
Must be self-motivated and willing to expand their knowledge about carnivores.
Have exceptional time keeping skills.
Show excellent practical animal husbandry skills.
Have a valid UK driving licence or have good access to transport links.

The Role Involves:

Day to day husbandry of the animals covered by the carnivore section.
Excellent observational and note keeping skills when working with the animals at the park.
Strict adherence to safe working practices.
Maintaining high standards around the park including emptying bins, some small gardening tasks, and window cleaning.

About Employment with WWP:

This full-time position (40 hours per week) requires people to be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, including working on weekends, during school holidays and on bank holidays.

We give statutory holiday entitlement.

This position has a one month probationary period.

This position will pay at the rate of the national minimum wage with a performance based wage review at 6 months after starting.

All applications to be addressed for the attention of Mrs Ruth Wilder to headkeeper@winghamwildlifepark.co.uk along with a covering letter, CV, and a list of all species you have worked with.

For applications to this job please use reference CARNIVORE in the email title. Any applications through other channels will be disregarded.

Our interview process also has a practical element which must be attended as well as a formal interview.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

This vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you should submit your application as soon as possible. All successful candidates will be contacted via email to arrange an interview.

Unfortunately we are unable to give comment on unsuccessful applications.

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