Experienced
Senior Keeper
Ref
No SK/AD1/2022
Full time –
40 hours per week (annualised)
Blackpool zoo is looking for an experienced senior
animal Keeper to join our team and assist in the daily care and husbandry needs
of a wide range of species currently maintained in our collection.
The successful applicant will be a proven team
player with a good knowledge of the zoological industry and an understanding of
the requirements needed to maintain and continuously improve the husbandry and
welfare of the animal species under their care. You will be required to work
with all species on your section in a safe and secure manner and as a senior
keeper you will be expected to oversee and supervise other staff members and on
occasions manage the section in the absence of the Section head.
You will need to
be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic, and reliable. You should possess
the Diploma in The Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) or an
equivalent and have a minimum of five years keeping experience, a full valid driving licence is also essential.
Previous experience supervising staff and working with a range of category 1
animals would be desirable.
The closing date for applications are
the 18th Feb 2022.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Blackpool Zoo is
one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and is operated by Parques
Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction operators which
specialises in the tourism/leisure sector. Parques Reunidos currently operates
61 parks around the world and in normal operating times attracts over 21
million visitors annually.
Please note, we
will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the
advertising period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to the
closing date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as soon as
possible to avoid disappointment. If you have not heard from us within
14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful on
this occasion. We are only
able to provide individual feedback to those candidates who are successful
through to the interview stage.
Please send a
detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered for
this post to Mrs Anita Bubbins, Personnel Manager, Blackpool Zoo, East Park
Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3 8PP or by email to anita.bubbins@blackpoolzoo.org.uk
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