Zoo Jobs: Living Collections Keeper

Living Collections Keeper

WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

37.5 hours per week 5 days from 7

£18,745 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate person to join our small team as a Living Collections Keeper. You will assist with the day to day maintenance of the grounds area and the detailed management of the living collection population. This will include feeding, counting, monitoring animal behaviour and pest management and assisting with the delivery of general maintenance duties, such as hedge cutting, strimming, pruning and participating in daily cleaning within all exhibit areas, as well as ensuring compliance with the Zoo Licence Act 1981 and regular updating of the ZIMS software programme.

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent (A-C including Maths & English), you will have proven experience of working in a similar role/environment and be able to interact effectively with visitors, as a key part of the role will be to engage and inspire our visitors through general day to day contact around the grounds. A current driving license is also essential for this role.

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people. We conserve, restore and create wetlands. We are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world. At our 10 UK sites around a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature. We work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service

- Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)

- Life assurance

- Free parking and secure bike storage area

- Cycle to work scheme

- Free entry to all our centres

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

For more information, and to apply for the role, please visit http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/1429/ZooNewsDig/living_collections_keeper/

Closing date: 29^th July 2021

Interview date: 11^th August 2021

Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410