Zoo Jobs: Elephant Keeper

Friday, March 4, 2022

Elephant Keeper

Permanent

We are Chester Zoo, and for nearly 90 years we have been a leading conservation and education charity, and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.

We’re also a team of passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can to prevent extinction, from caring for animals to discovering new conservation ideas, and giving our visitors an inspirational day out.

We work hard because we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and, despite all the recent challenges thrown at us, we still want to be the best zoo in the world! If you think you can help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a permanent keeper to join us on the Elephant section. For the right candidate, this post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a multigenerational, breeding family unit of Asian elephants.

The successful candidates will have:

· A HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or equivalent experience

· Proven experience in the care and management of large mammal species that may include Giraffe, Rhinos and Elephants, in a zoo or safari park setting, as well as the highest standards of exhibitry

· Outstanding observational skills with excellent attention to detail

· Experience creating positive environments for animals

· Experience of working within strict Safe Working Practices

· Experience of operant conditioning in a zoo setting

Competency in the use of computers and basic software packages, including ZIMS software, would be advantageous for this role in order to maintain accurate records.

Hours of work are 40 hours per week, worked 10 days out of 14, including weekends and Bank Holidays as rostered.

The salary for these positions is £23,031.05 per annum and in addition, we offer a range of amazing benefits, which can be found at www.chesterzoo.org/work-with-us/staff-benefits/

To apply for this position, please go to www.chesterzoo.org/work-with-us/, select the vacancy and click ‘Apply Now’ to provide your current CV and complete the application form highlighting your skills and experience including why you believe you should be considered for our elephant keeper role.

We anticipate the position starting immediately for successful candidate.

Closing date for applications is 18 March 2022

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