Zoo Jobs

Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Monday, September 20, 2021

Zoo Keeper Trainee and Apprenticeships

Zoo Keeper Trainee and Apprenticeships

Africa Alive

2 x Trainee/Animal Keeper’s – 40 hours a week

1 x Trainee/Animal Keeper – 16 hours a week

Apprentice Animal Keeper

To learn more and/or apply please click HERE

This vacancy was NOT sent directly to ZooNews Digest but has

been copied across as a service to the zoo community and to

ensure it reaches the 130,000+ zoo and aquarium staff...

some of whom may be looking for a new challenge.

You know it makes sense. To post directly please use

email in the signature file below.

ZOO AND AQUARIUM NEWS AND VACANCIES FOR ZOO PROFESSIONALS

REGULAR UPDATES

Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

ZSEA Head of Living Collections

ZSEA Head of Living Collections

Africa Alive

The Head of Living Collections will provide consistent overall management of the animal collections and the team that manage them; to ensure the smooth operational function of the Zoo Animal Management team.

About the Role:

We have an exciting vacancy for a Head of Living Collections to join our team in a full time permanent role. The role is based at ZSEA head office.

Main Duties:

• Oversee and manage the development and delivery of the ZSEA living collection plan, across a site ZSEA, sourcing, and curating stock and developing the husbandry and breeding guidelines for the Charity in compliance with ZSEA Policies and Procedures.

• To consistently achieve agreed standards and responsibilities and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement/acquisition of job-related knowledge and skills.

• Oversee demonstrations ensuring they offer the best possible visitor experience.

• Adhere to and always ensure health and safety compliance and in line with current legislation and as set out in ZSEA Health and Safety policy and various operating procedures and protocols.

• To support the Zoo Operations by providing cover and support as directed.

• Inspire and encourage others to feel part of a team through trust, respect, and support. Lead by example.

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of professional animal managers and staff.

• Ensure all exhibits and presentation areas are maintained to the highest standard

• Have budgetary responsibility for the staffing and operational needs of the Living Collections at ZSEA, with direction from the Head of Zoo Operations.

About you:

• You will have a BSc in a relevant area or equivalent experience.

• Have gained prior experience in managing and developing large teams.

• Have an in depth knowledge of up-to-date animal husbandry practices in a zoological collection environment.

• Have an understanding of Zoological licences.

• You will have the ability to prioritise and be very well organised.

• You will be a great communicator and be able to challenge ideas respectably.

• Can demonstrates a consistent, collaborative, and respectful approach to management and building relationships with other teams.

• You will respect confidentiality.

• Have strong problem-solving skills and able to help others to resolve them.

• Stay calm in difficult situations.

• Be able to stay focused on tasks in hand.

• Have the ability to listen and have empathy and understanding.

• Be already playing an active role in the BIAZA and EAZA communities.

In return we offer: Competitive salary, a contributory pension, staff benefits, 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata).

If you would like an opportunity to join our fantastic team, please download an application form from our website and then send it with a covering email explaining why you would be a suitable candidate for this position to:

HR mailbox: hr@zsea.org

Closing date for applications is 17th September 2021. Emails sent after this date will not be considered and due to the expected volume of applicants, unfortunately, we will not be able to advise if they were unsuccessful or provide feedback on their applications.

Offers will be subject to references and Right to Work in the UK.

ZSEA is committed to safeguarding. We are an equal opportunities employer.

ZOO AND AQUARIUM NEWS AND VACANCIES FOR ZOO PROFESSIONALS

REGULAR UPDATES

Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Qualified Animal Keeper

Qualified Animal Keeper

Based at Africa Alive!

About the role

The successful candidate will perform all duties to ensure the smooth running of the allocated animal section to optimise the quality of animal welfare and visitor experience in support of ZSEAs’ vision and mission.

Some of the tasks you will do:

· Help to ensure animal welfare, husbandry and management is of the highest standard, taking into account relevant legislation and best practice animal management.

· Contribute to the display of the animal collection to ensure suitable for animals needs and presentable to the public.

· Engage with and support visitors, ensuring your message is consistent with team objectives and in line with ZSEAs’ mission and vision whist providing first class customer care and service.

· Collate and record detailed and accurate animal records via the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS). As well as complying with department policies in relation to administration and health & safety to ensure they are appropriately followed.

· Continuously develop yourself through appropriate learning and development activities as agreed by line management in order to deliver excellence.

What we are looking for:

· You are expected to have worked in a zoo environment for approximately 4 years and possess the Advanced National Certificate in the Management of Zoo Animals (ANCMZA) or Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) - Essential.

· Can demonstrate excellent communication skills and have an understanding and interest in modern zoo animal management, including animal enrichment and training using operant conditioning methods.

· Experience of Taxa include primates, felids, canids, large hoofstock (including giraffe), small mammals and birds.

About us: Unless specifically mentioned our vacancies are normally full time however we will consider, flexible working hours which will include weekends, bank holidays and occasional evenings.

In return we offer: Competitive pay and guaranteed hours, a contributory pension, 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata).

If you would like an opportunity to join our fantastic team, please download an application form from our website and then send it with a covering email explaining which role you are applying for and at which site and why you would be a suitable candidate for this position to:

HR mailbox: hr@zsea.org

Closing date for applications is 6th August 2021. Emails sent after this date will not be considered and due to the expected volume of applicants, unfortunately, we will not be able to advise if they were unsuccessful or provide feedback on their applications.

ZSEA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and Right to Work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer

ZOO AND AQUARIUM NEWS FOR ZOO PROFESSIONALS

REGULAR UPDATES

Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Saturday, April 17, 2021

Deputy Head of Living Collections

Deputy Head of Living Collections

Based at Africa Alive! but working across both zoos.

The Deputy Head of Living Collections will provide support with the consistent overall management of the animal collections and the team that manage them; to ensure the smooth operational function of Banham Zoo and Africa Alive!.

About the Role:

We have an exciting vacancy for a Deputy Head of Living Collections to join our team in a full time permanent role. The role is based at Africa Alive! but has responsibility across both zoos.

Main Duties:

Supporting the development and delivery of the ZSEA living collection plan, across Banham Zoo and Africa Alive, sourcing, and curating stock and developing the husbandry and breeding guidelines for the Charity in compliance with ZSEA Policies and Procedures.
To consistently achieve agreed standards and responsibilities and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement/acquisition of job-related knowledge and skills.
To achieve results through effective self-management and teamwork. Ensuring actions of self and others appropriately reflect the visitor experience and fun nature of our business.
To adhere to and always ensure health and safety compliance and in line with current legislation and as set out in ZSEA Health and Safety policy and various operating procedures and protocols.
To support the Zoo Operations by providing cover and support as directed.
To support in the management of the Team Leaders of the animal collections, conduct their PDRs and ensure they are effectively managing their teams.

About you:

You will have a BSc in a relevant area or equivalent experience.
Have gained prior experience in managing and developing large teams.
Have an in depth knowledge of up-to-date animal husbandry practices in a zoological collection environment.
Have an understanding of Zoological licences.
You will have the ability to prioritise and be very well organised.
You will be a great communicator and be able to challenge ideas respectably.
Can demonstrates a consistent, collaborative, and respectful approach to management and building relationships with other teams.
You will respect confidentiality.
Have strong problem-solving skills and able to help others to resolve them.
Stay calm in difficult situations.
Be able to stay focused on tasks in hand.
Have the ability to listen and have empathy and understanding.
Be already playing an active role in the BIAZA and EAZA communities.

In return we offer: Competitive salary, a contributory pension, staff benefits, 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata).

HR mailbox: hr@zsea.org

Closing date for applications is 7^th May 2021. Emails sent after this date will not be considered and due to the expected volume of applicants, unfortunately, we will not be able to advise if they were unsuccessful or provide feedback on their applications.

Offers will be subject to references and Right to Work in the UK.

ZSEA is committed to safeguarding. We are an equal opportunities employer.

If it's not posted here you may not reach the right candidate

This vacancy has been posted out to the many thousands who read the popular Zoo Jobs Blog Page and then on to the 129,400 plus followers of the ZooNews Digest Facebook Page. It is then immediately forwarded on to Twitter and then to Pinterest and Linkedin (8,000+ connections). Many vacancies are shared to individuals and groups. In short your vacancy will have the potential of reaching something in the region of some 80,000 plus people within 24 hours. Most of these people are working in a zoo environment, Keepers, Curators, Vets, Zoo Directors, Trainers, Aquarists and more.

ZooNews Digest has subscribers in over 1200 Zoos in 150+ countries. Zoo professionals are International.

The number of people who will actually read the posted vacancy will actually be considerably less. Usually this will be between two hundred and three thousand. This will depend on the type of post, the time of the year and where it is located…of course not all will apply. I wish you the very best of luck in finding the right candidate for your post.

To make a donation to help with the continuation of the work of ZooNews Digest please click on the DONATE button on top left of this page. Thank you. I will be most grateful. elvinhow@gmail.com

Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

Thursday, March 18, 2021

SEASONAL ANIMAL TRAINER AND PRESENTER

SEASONAL ANIMAL TRAINER AND PRESENTER

Based at AFRICA ALIVE!

(April to October)

We have an exciting vacancy for an Animal Trainer and Presenter to join our team on a fixed term contract, based at Africa Alive.

About the role:

Working under the direction of the Head of Animal Training and Presentations (AT&P), you will provide the best possible care and management for the animals on the training and presentation department, delivering daily presentations at Africa Alive! The successful candidate should be able to conduct presentations to the agreed standard.

This position is based on a 40hr a week contract and will run from April to 31^st October 2021. Please note that no accommodation is offered with this role.

Some of the tasks you will do:

· Ensure a high level of care for all animals and birds.

· Deliver quality animal presentations that include our key messages to guests at Africa Alive, ensuring that they are fun and educational.

· Collect relevant animal information and report back effectively to your senior/s.

· Keep up to date, accurate animal records for all stock in your care.

· Ensure work practices are carried out with the highest consideration for the animals and birds in your care.

· Provide excellent customer care and ensure customer satisfaction at all times.

· Ensure and encourage the highest level of safety for public and colleagues at all times, by operating in accordance with the Zoo Health & Safety Policy and Procedures.

About you:

· The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate relevant animal training experience and be familiar with positive operant conditioning. In addition to this and a key requirement for the role, are excellent communication and public presentation skills.

· Working under the direction of the Head of Animal Training and Presentations, you should already have a minimum of two years’ experience working with and training animals, preferably with some exotic animal training.

· An animal care related qualification/s would be an advantage but more important is the desire to interact both formally and informally with our guests at every opportunity, providing an additional educational experience that enhances their visit.

· You must be prepared to work with all kinds of domestic and exotic species and be hard-working and conscientious.

· Be prepared to work as part of a team and expect to work some weekends, Bank Holidays and occasional evenings.

· A full driving licence is essential.

· Whilst the role is based at Africa Alive! candidates may be required to travel to Banham Zoo for training and to provide additional cover.

In return we offer: Competitive salary and guaranteed average hours of 40hrs per week, a contributory pension, 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata).

HR mailbox: hr@zsea.org

Closing date for applications is 31^st March 2021. Emails sent after this date will not be considered and due to the expected volume of applicants, unfortunately, we will not be able to advise if they were unsuccessful or provide feedback on their applications.

ZSEA is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Reach the right people. Advertise here.

ZooNews Digest has subscribers in over 1200 Zoos in 150+ countries. Zoo professionals are International.

To make a donation to help with the continuation of the work of ZooNews Digest please click on the DONATE button on top left of this page. Thank you. I will be most grateful. elvinhow@gmail.com

Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant