Carnivore Intern

 

Carnivore Intern

 

The Big Cat Sanctuary

 

Home to nearly 50 cats, The Big Cat Sanctuary (BCS) is a breeding and conservation centre for both big and small cat species, based in Kent. Routinely, the BCS is not open to the general public and access is only granted through pre-booked events and experiences.

We are currently recruiting for a voluntary intern for a period of 6-12 months, starting March 2022, working predominantly with our keeping team. Although not open to the general public, there are experiences offered throughout the week, so flexibility is essential. The main role as an intern will be to assist the keeping team in their daily tasks, including attending to the daily husbandry requirements of the animal collection as well as delivering our selection of experiences, as directed by the Head Keeper (Ranger for a day, Photography Workshop, Overnight Lodge Tour, Big Cat Encounter)
All internships are offered on a voluntary basis and are therefore unpaid, although on-site subsidised accommodation can be provided, if required. The hours of work are 08.00-17.00 5 days a week. Please note, the Big Cat Sanctuary is not accessible by public transport.

Objectives of placement:
•    To gain experience within an animal keeping department
•    Gain training and further knowledge of a selection of carnivore species
•    To apply own personal skills and improve upon them

Typical daily tasks may include:
•    Assisting with daily husbandry such as meat preparation, enclosure cleaning and basic maintenance, providing enrichment etc.
•    Daily recording of animal observations
•    Carrying out basic training sessions with several species including cheetah, African lions and Amur leopards
•    Visitor interaction (e.g. delivering tours and answering questions)
•    Assisting Maintenance & Building and Front of House departments, as required

Essential Requirement:
•    18+ years old
•    An animal science related qualification
•    Previous animal-related work experience
•    Good communication skills
•    Flexible with regards to working hours and times
•    Physically fit for the demands of the role
•    Able to work as part of a team and independently
•    Reliable and able to be trusted to work under safe working practices

To apply for the above position, please send a CV and covering letter to Lisa Pressland, Head of Human Resources, at lisa@thebigcatsanctuary.org “Internship Application” in the subject line and including in the email whether you are applying for 6 or 12 months and when you would be available to begin. Ideally, we are looking for our interns to start in March 2022.

Closing Date: Monday 3rd January 2022 @ 5pm

Please be advised that we will only respond to those who have been short listed

 

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Experienced Keeper (Cats)

 

Experienced Keeper (Cats)

 

The Big Cat Sanctuary

 

The Big Cat Sanctuary is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated individual to join our small, friendly team, to provide the highest standards of husbandry, enrichment and care to our cats. This position presents an exciting opportunity to take on a very rewarding role in an exceptional environment.

Position Overview
BCS Keepers undertake a full range of husbandry duties, provision of appropriate enrichments and the execution of cognitive operant conditioning and target training. BCS also has a changing team of volunteers and interns, which you will be tasked with working alongside, as well as visitors on team building exercises (who will undertake a full range of general site and enclosure maintenance duties). The post holder is expected to work independently as well as in a team environment, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and complete priorities in an efficient & effective way. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities include:
•    Working as per the instructions of the Head Keeper & Deputy Head Keeper contribute to the day-to-day and long-term care and welfare of the animals held at BCS; ensuring daily security checks, animal husbandry and welfare routines/management, environmental enrichment and veterinary intervention are undertaken as instructed
•    Help the Head Keeper & Deputy Head Keeper develop and supervise volunteers & interns, as required
•    At all times, work within the guidelines of all Health & Safety Procedures and Protocols, ensuring ongoing animal, personal and visitor safety and security
•    Maintain a strong understanding of emergency procedures, be fully aware of your individual role and responsibilities in an emergency situation, engaging with practice routines/drills, as required
•    Immediately notify Head Keeper, Deputy Head Keeper or Head of Building & Maintenance (or their Deputy) of any concerns re: enclosure safety
•    Undertake & record animal observations accurately and effectively, as required
•    Deliver high standards of visitor interaction in the form of regular keeper talks, encounters, experiences, tours and education events and engaged guests both formally during presentations etc. & informally during the routine operation of the Sanctuary
•    Maintain a good knowledge of industry specific working practices/guidelines and legislation, contributing to Zoo License inspections and other audits, as required
•    Identify development opportunities, attending formal & informal training as appropriate
•    Foster a pleasant working environment & atmosphere, raising any issues professionally
•    Encourage positive communication and collaborative working between all departments

Job Requirements (Essential)
§    Proven experience (ideally 2 years plus) in the care and management of a variety of species (ideally big cats and large carnivores)
§    Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability empathise and engage with visitors 
§    Experience of delivering visitor experiences
§    Full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential due to our rural location

Job Requirements (Desirable)
§    HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or equivalent experience

Working Conditions
§    This post involves spending a large amount of time outdoors in all weathers
§    Full time, permanent position; generally 40 hours per week 8am-5pm (includes weekend and bank holiday work) with some overtime available for late tours and events
§    Additional early and late working will be required to accommodate emergencies, deadlines or special events
§    The post will pay initially at National Minimum wage, with a salary review after successful completion of a six-month probationary period
§    We give statutory holiday entitlement

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to lisa@thebigcatsanctuary.org with the reference CAT KEEPER in the email title. Any applications through other channels will be disregarded.

Closing Date: Sunday 5th December 2021 @ 5pm

 

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Carnivore Internships

 

Carnivore Internships

 

The Big Cat Sanctuary

 

The Big Cat Sanctuary - Carnivore Internships

(6-month & 12-month placements available)

Home to nearly 50 cats, The Big Cat Sanctuary (BCS) is a breeding and conservation centre for both big and small cat species, based in Kent. Routinely, the BCS is not open to the general public and access is only granted through pre-booked events and experiences.

We are currently recruiting for voluntary internships for a period of 6-12 months working predominantly with our keeping team. Although not open to the general public, there are experiences offered throughout the week, so flexibility is essential. The main role as an intern will be to assist the keeping team in their daily tasks, including attending to the daily husbandry requirements of the animal collection as well as delivering our selection of experiences, as directed by the Curator & Deputy Head Keeper (Ranger for a day, Photography Workshop, Overnight Lodge Tour, Big Cat Encounter)

All internships are offered on a voluntary basis and are therefore unpaid, although on-site subsidised accommodation can be provided, if required. The hours of work are 08.00-17.00, 5 days a week. Please note, the Big Cat Sanctuary is not accessible by public transport.

 Objectives of placement:

·         To gain experience within an animal keeping department

·         Gain training and further knowledge of a selection of carnivore species

·         To apply own personal skills and improve upon them

 Typical daily tasks may include:

·         Assisting with daily husbandry such as meat preparation, enclosure cleaning and basic maintenance, providing enrichment etc.

·         Daily recording of animal observations

·         Carrying out basic training sessions with several species including cheetah, African lions and Amur leopards

·         Visitor interaction (e.g. delivering tours and answering questions)

·         Assisting Maintenance & Building and Front of House departments, as required

 

Essential Requirement:

·         18+ years old

·         An animal science related qualification

·         Previous animal-related work experience

·         Good communication skills

·         Flexible with regards to working hours and times

·         Physically fit for the demands of the role

·         Able to work as part of a team and independently

·         Reliable and able to be trusted to work under safe working practices

To apply for the above position, please send a CV and covering letter to Lisa Pressland, Head of Human Resources, at lisa@thebigcatsanctuary.org “Internship Application” in the subject line and including in the email whether you are applying for 6 or 12 months and when you would be available to begin. Ideally, we are looking for our interns to start Between June and September 2021.

 

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th June 2021 @ 5pm

 

Please be advised that we will only respond to those who have been short listed

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Keeper (Cats)

 

Keeper (Cats)

 

The Big Cat Sanctuary

 

The Big Cat Sanctuary is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated individual to join our small, friendly team, to provide the highest standards of husbandry, enrichment and care to our cats. This position presents an exciting opportunity to take on a very rewarding role in an exceptional environment

 

Position Overview

 

BCS Keepers undertake a full range of husbandry duties, provision of appropriate enrichments and the execution of cognitive operant conditioning and target training. BCS also has a changing team of volunteers and interns, which you will be tasked with working alongside, as well as visitors on team building exercises (who will undertake a full range of general site and enclosure maintenance duties). The post holder is expected to work independently as well as in a team environment, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and complete priorities in an efficient & effective way.

 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities include:

 

• Working as per the instructions of the Head Keeper & Deputy Head Keeper contribute to the day-to-day and long-term care and welfare of the animals held at BCS; ensuring daily security checks, animal husbandry and welfare routines/management, environmental enrichment and veterinary intervention are undertaken as instructed

• Help the Head Keeper & Deputy Head Keeper develop and supervise volunteers & interns, as required

• At all times, work within the guidelines of all Health & Safety Procedures and Protocols, ensuring ongoing animal, personal and visitor safety and security

• Maintain a strong understanding of emergency procedures, be fully aware of your individual role and responsibilities in an emergency situation, engaging with practice routines/drills, as required

• Immediately notify Head Keeper, Deputy Head Keeper or Head of Building & Maintenance (or their Deputy) of any concerns re: enclosure safety

• Undertake & record animal observations accurately and effectively, as required

• Deliver high standards of visitor interaction in the form of keeper talks, encounters, experiences, tours and education events and engaged guests both formally during presentations etc. & informally during the routine operation of the Sanctuary

• Maintain a good knowledge of industry specific working practices/guidelines and legislation, contributing to Zoo License inspections and other audits, as required

• Identify development opportunities, attending formal & informal training as appropriate

• Foster a pleasant working environment & atmosphere, raising any issues professionally

• Encourage positive communication and collaborative working between all departments

 

Job Requirements (Essential)

 

• Proven experience (ideally 2 years plus) in the care and management of a variety of species (ideally big cats and large carnivores)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability empathise and engage with visitors

• Experience of delivering visitor experiences

• Full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential due to our rural location

 

Job Requirements (Desirable)

 

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

Working Conditions

 

This post involves spending a large amount of time outdoors in all weathers

Full time, permanent position; generally 8am-5pm (includes weekend and bank holiday work) with some overtime available for late tours and events

Additional early and late working will be required to accommodate emergencies, deadlines or special events

We give statutory holiday entitlement

This position will initially be offered at National Minimum Wage (£14,560-18,138 PA), which will be reviewed after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period

 

Closing date for applications is: 2nd Oct 2020

 

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to lisa@thebigcatsanctuary.org with the reference CAT KEEPER in the email title. Any applications through other channels will be disregarded.

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Carnivore Intern

Carnivore Intern

The Big Cat Sanctuary

Home to nearly 50 cats, The Big Cat Sanctuary (BCS) is a breeding and conservation centre for both big and small cat species, based in Kent. Routinely, the BCS is not open to the general public and access is only granted through pre-booked events and experiences.

We are currently recruiting for voluntary internships for a period of 6-12 months working predominantly with our keeping team. Although not open to the general public, there are experiences offered throughout the week, so flexibility is essential. The main role as an intern will be to assist the keeping team in their daily tasks, including attending to the daily husbandry requirements of the animal collection as well as delivering our selection of experiences, as directed by the Head Keeper (Ranger for a day, Photography Workshop, Overnight Lodge Tour, Big Cat Encounter)

All internships are offered on a voluntary basis and are therefore unpaid, although on-site subsidised accommodation can be provided, if required. The hours of work are 08.00-18.00 Mar-Oct and 08.00-17.00 Nov-Feb, 5 days a week. Please note, the Big Cat Sanctuary is not accessible by public transport.

Objectives of placement:

·         To gain experience within an animal keeping department

·         Gain training and further knowledge of a selection of carnivore species

·         To apply own personal skills and improve upon them

Typical daily tasks may include:

·         Assisting with daily husbandry such as meat preparation, enclosure cleaning and basic maintenance, providing enrichment etc.

·         Daily recording of animal observations

·         Carrying out basic training sessions with several species including cheetah, African lions and Amur leopards

·         Visitor interaction (e.g. delivering tours and answering questions)

·         Assisting Maintenance & Building and Front of House departments, as required

Essential Requirement:

·         18+ years old

·         An animal science related qualification

·         Previous animal-related work experience

·         Good communication skills

·         Flexible with regards to working hours and times

·         Physically fit for the demands of the role

·         Able to work as part of a team and independently

·         Reliable and able to be trusted to work under safe working practices

To apply for the above position, please send a CV and covering letter to Lisa Pressland, Head of Human Resources, at lisa@thebigcatsanctuary.org “Internship Application” in the subject line and including in the email whether you are applying for 6 or 12 months and when you would be available to begin. Ideally, we are looking for our interns to start in either September 2020 or March 2021.

Closing Date: Sunday 19th July 2020 @ 5pm

Please be advised that we will only respond to those who have been short listed

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