Zoo Jobs: Experienced Senior Keeper

Experienced Senior Keeper – Elephant Section

Full time – 40 hours per week (annualised)

We are looking for an Experienced Senior Keeper to join our Elephant team and assist in the daily care and husbandry needs of our elephants as well as other species currently cared for by the department.

Our new elephant facility ‘Project Elephant Basecamp’ was completed in 2018 and now houses six Asian elephants, all managed in protected contact. More details of our facility can be found here https://projectelephant.org.uk/care/basecamp

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 will have excellent training skills using positive reinforcement methods.

As a senior keeper you may be expected to oversee and supervise other staff members and on occasions manage the section in the absence of the Section Manager and Deputy Section Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to progress in their career.

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 qualification and have a minimum of five years keeping experience, a full valid driving licence is also essential.

Previous experience supervising staff and working with elephants in a protected contact environment is essential, adhering to EAZA/BIAZA/DEFRA guidelines. Experience working with a range of other category 1 animals is desirable.

The salary for this position is £24,000 per annum

Subsidised on site accommodation may be available for the successful candidate

The closing date for applications are the 21^st June 2022.

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 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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