2 x Lead Animal Keepers
Beale
Wildlife Park
Beale Wildlife
Park is home to over 160 species, set in a 350 acre estate in an AONB on the
banks of the river Thames. We're in an exciting time of development and
progression and are growing our animal collection and expanding our offering of
visitor engagement and education.
An
opportunity has arisen for 2 x new Lead Keepers to join our team and contribute
to the planning and development of our expanding animal collection. Working
under the Assistant Living Collections Manager you will cover a wide range of
duties in addition to animal keeping, such as:
Contributing
to systems and procedures for improvement of the smooth running of the animal
department
Line
managing junior staff
Assisting
with new and existing enclosure design
Contributing
ideas for continuous development of the department and the collection
Delivering
Keeper Talks and Animal Experiences.
You will
work form part of the new senior animal team to evolve the animal department
into a high performing, motivated and skilled team working to the highest
standards of animal husbandry.
You will
oversee the day to day running of your section, including junior staff,
ensuring they adhere to all protocols, signing off work, mentoring and ensuring
a safe environment for our animals, staff and visitors.
You will be
passionate about animals and looking to put your stamp and creativity on a
newly created role. You'll bring your knowledge, experience and can do attitude
to support the Living Collection Manager and Assistant Living Collection
Manager in improving and developing the animal collection in a park with huge
potential.
We're
looking for someone with a minimum of 4 years Zoo Keeper experience who holds
the Diploma in the Management of Zoo Animals and Aquaria or an equivalent
qualification. You will be competent and confident in managing staff,
delegating, supervising, motivating and managing performance.
This is a
full time, permanent position with accommodation available if needed. Salary
will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
Please send
your CV with a covering email to admin@bealepark.org.uk
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