Large Carnivore Keeper

 Large Carnivore Keeper

 

Paradise Wildlife Park

 

Large Carnivore Keeper (Full Time)
The Zoological Society of Hertfordshire (ZSH) currently has a vacancy for an experienced Zookeeper to join our diverse and skilled team at Paradise Wildlife Park, with the opportunity of working with a range of taxa.
All our zookeepers are involved in a full range of husbandry duties including general enclosure cleaning, food provisions, husbandry training, and enrichment programmes. 
The position advertised is working on our Large Carnivore section. This section is responsible for the husbandry of Amur Tigers, Jaguars, Snow Leopards, Lions and Wolves. As part of our tiger exhibit the team is also responsible for the management of Koi and Grass Carp. This section has received huge investment in recent years and is responsible for three of our brand-new habitats - Lion Pride Lands, Land of the Tigers and Jaguar Jungle (currently under construction). These exhibits provide advanced safety features and modern husbandry facilities. 
All our Keepers deliver interactive conservation education across the zoo and the successful applicant will be actively involved in delivering a range of Experiences and Keeper Talks. 
Paradise Wildlife Park also has a team of volunteers that the keeper may work alongside and supervise. The applicant must be very personable and able to communicate well with visitors and staff. 

Job Details:
•    Full time; Permanent position (Summer 08.00-17.00, Winter 08.00-16.30)
•    Includes weekend and bank holiday work on a flexible rotated basis (1 in 3 weekends off)
•    Flexibility is necessary in this post

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include: 
•    Carrying out and enforcing high standards of welfare and animal husbandry routines (food prep, feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision etc.) set by Section Leader
•    Undertake and record accurate animal observations
•    Deliver high standards of visitor interaction in the form of Keeper Talks, Encounters, Experiences, Tours and Education Events
•    Overseeing volunteers, work experience students and trainee staff 
•    Liaise and assist in general duties and requirements as directed by senior management
•    Other duties to support effective and efficient running of the site (including Fire Marshall, First Aider, Company vehicle driver and general site maintenance)

Requirements: 
•    2 years full-time experience in a zoological collection – Category 1 species experience preferable
•    An animal science related qualification
•    Excellent communication skills
•    Adaptable for a flexible rota
•    Physically fit for the demands of this role
•    Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (as Paradise Wildlife Park is not accessible by public transport)

If you would like the opportunity to join our team, please send your CV and cover letter to hr@pwpark.com

Please note that we will be reviewing applications and potentially conducting interviews throughout the advertising period for this position. This opening will close once a suitable candidate has been selected so please send applications as soon as possible.

 

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Deputy Section Leader – Birds & Presentations

 

Deputy Section Leader – Birds & Presentations

 

Paradise Wildlife Park

 

Deputy Section Leader – Birds & Presentations

We are looking for a new Deputy Section Leader to help run our Birds Section and develop and deliver a high standard of Animal Displays, Keeper Talks and Educational Shows and Events here at Paradise Wildlife Park.

Job Details:
•    Full time (38.75 hours per week), permanent position (08.00-17.00 Apr-Sept, 08.00-16.30 Oct-Mar); includes weekend and bank holiday work with some overtime for evening work and events
•    Starting salary £22,500 PA (to be reviewed after six-month probationary period)
•    28 days holiday
•    Full staff uniform
•    The opportunity to be part of Hertfordshire’s number one visitor attraction

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include: 
•    Undertake/enforce extremely high standards of welfare and husbandry routines; undertake & record accurate animal observations and ensure other members of the team do the same
•    Design and deliver high standards of visitor interaction in the form of keeper talks, animal displays, encounters, experiences, tours, and education events; Assist with the training and development of other staff, Interns and Volunteers to deliver to the highest standard
•    Work with the Section Leader to develop and include appropriate educational material in talks, encounters and displays
•    Help manage Section Keepers, work experience students, volunteers & interns; run the Bird Section in the absence of the Section Leader
•    Maintain trained behaviours including weighing, flying and others as specified by Section Leader and train new behaviours when required (all training to meet current standards of positive reinforcement used across the zoo)
•    Ensure accurate and appropriate record keeping both in diaries and on ZIMS, where appropriate
•    Other duties to support effective and efficient running of the site including Fire Marshall, First Aid, Company vehicle driver and general site cleaning

Criteria
•    Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience
•    Has DMZAA or a Level 5+ animal management qualification.
•    Thorough knowledge of most species on section and of other species
•    Proven high standard of record keeping (including ability to navigate ZIMS)
•    Full driving license and ability to drive larger zoo vehicles
•    Competent animal restraint knowledge and ability
•    Able to undertake a good standard of basic veterinary nurse skills
•    Ability to train and develop other staff
•    Proven high standard of animal training across various species

Strong communication skills (listening, written and verbal communication and eye contact) are essential, as is the willingness to work flexible hours (especially on weekends and during school holidays).

To apply please email your CV and a covering letter stating why you are interested in the role and what makes you a suitable candidate to hr@pwpark.com

 

Closing Date: Sunday 3rd October 2021

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Section leader - Senior Primate Keeper

Section leader - Senior Primate Keeper

Paradise Wildlife Park

The Zoological Society of Hertfordshire (ZSH) (registered charity no.1108609) currently has a vacancy for a senior keeper to join our expanding animal park team, running our Primate Section at Paradise Wildlife Park.

 The primate section is responsible for the husbandry of many species, including multiple EEP species. The section includes; red ruffed lemur;black and white ruffed lemur; black lemur; ring-tailed lemur; cotton topped tamarin; golden headed lion tamarin; emperor tamarin; silvery marmoset; pygmy marmoset; Geoffroy’s marmoset, squirrel monkeys; white cheek gibbon;lLargGibbon, along with two toed sloth and three banded armadillo in a mixed exhibit.

The successful applicant will have an active primate keeper role and will be responsible for the day to day running of the section, husbandry and welfare, and supervision of staff.  The applicant will deliver and be responsible for training staff on the delivery of interactive visitor experiences such as ‘Feed the Lemurs’ and keeper talks.

Paradise Wildlife Park has a small team of primate mammal keepers, cover keepers, interns & volunteers that the section leader will supervise, train and work alongside. The applicant must be very personable and able to communicate well with staff and visitors.

The successful applicant must have minimum five years of experience working within a zoo environment and experience working with primates is a must.

Job details:

Full time; Permanent position

Reports to; Head keeper & Senior management

Hours; Summer 8am-6pm, Winter 8am – 5pm. Includes weekend and bank holiday work on a flexible rotated basis. Flexibility is necessary in this post

Part of a cohesive section leader/senior keeper team

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Carry out and enforce high standards of welfare and animal husbandry
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge of relevant best practice, and statutory regulations, including Health and Safety
• Undertake and record animal observations
• Carry out high standards of record keeping (incl. ZIMS)
• Deliver high standards of visitor interaction on the section in the form of; keeper talks, encounters and experiences
• Oversee further training of deputy section leader, keepers, interns and volunteers
• Attend and contribute to the regular Section Leader meetings
• Consistent communication with head keepers
• Liaise and assist in general duties and requirements as directed by senior management
• Other duties to support effective and efficient site maintenance may include: Fire Marshall, First Aider, Firearms team, company vehicle driver and general site maintenance to maintain high standards (nb - full training will be a given prior to the post holder being required to undertake new tasks)

Requirements:

• An animal science related qualification (level 5-6 e.g. DMZAA or degree)
• Minimum 5 years full-time experience in a zoological collection. Including experience with a range of species.
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• Adaptable and flexible for the demands of the rota and section’s needs
• Physically fit for the demands of this role
• Full UK driving licence

If you would like the opportunity to join our Animal Park's Section Leader Team please send your CV and cover letter to hr@pwpark.com.  Do not hesitate to get in touch if you require further information about this position.

Closing date for applications is: 24th Aug 2018

This opening will close once a suitable candidate has been selected so please send applications as soon as possible.

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Primate Internship

Primate Internship

Paradise Wildlife Park

Type:        Volunteer

Contract type:        Full-time

Paradise Wildlife Park currently has a vacancy for a six-month internship with our primate keepers on a voluntary basis.

Our six-month Internship offers a practical work placement within our primate section. The successful applicant will be attending 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, five days a week (including regular weekend work).

The primate section is responsible for the husbandry of many species (including breeding groups of red ruffed lemur, black lemur, cotton topped tamarin, golden lion tamarin and wwo toed sloth) along with other several other species: golden headed lion tamarin, emperor tamarin, silvery marmoset, black tailed marmoset, pygmy marmoset, Geoffroys marmoset, squirrel monkeys, white cheek gibbon, lar gibbon, black and white ruffed lemur, ring-tailed lemur and three banded armadillo.

The intern will be expected to work alongside the primate team to ensure appropriate nutrition is maintained for the animals along with the general husbandry and training routines.

The primate team are also actively involved in the mixed taxa shows on the zoo (these do not include primates), where the successful applicant will learn positive reinforcement techniques for species to demonstrate natural behaviours in public displays.

Applicants must be 18 years old or over, therefore our internships are well-matched to those taking a gap-year between Further Education and Higher Education, sandwich placements or those who have already graduated from University/College, having studied in a related subject.  This internship would suit someone wishing to gain experience as grounds for their first zoo animal keeping position.

This position is voluntary and therefore unpaid. Paradise Wildlife Park are unable to pay travel expenses or provide any accommodation for this position so we recommend applicants to be within suitable travel distance for the duration of this placement. We recognise that this position takes a level of commitment from individuals and therefore we aim for interns to come away with experience that will help them in their future careers. Interns will receive zoo uniform, in-house training, 1 free meal a day at our catering outlet, opportunity to complete a portfolio record and a full reference.

Expected duties:

• Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. food prep, feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision etc.
• General site and enclosure maintenance.
• Undertake and record animal observations (interns are able to carry out specific research projects at the park during this time if this is of interest to them).
• Visitor interaction and delivery of keeper talks, animal shows, encounters and tours (E.g. ‘Feed the Lemurs Experience’)
• Over seeing work experience and volunteers at the direction of the keepers.

Requirements:

• An animal science related qualification.
• Previous animal-related work experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Adaptable for a flexible rota.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Physically fit for the demands of this role.
• 18 years +

To apply for this job:

For more information regarding our internships or to apply please email your CV and cover letter to headkeeper@pwpark.com

Closing date for applications is: 8th Jan 2018

This opening will close once a suitable candidate has been selected so please send applications as soon as possible.

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Section leader (small mammals) (senior keeper)

Section leader (small mammals) (senior keeper)

Paradise Wildlife Park

The Zoological Society of Hertfordshire (ZSH) currently has a vacancy for a senior keeper to join our expanding animal park team, running our small Mammal section at Paradise Wildlife Park.

The small mammal section is responsible for the husbandry of many species, including carnivores such as red pandas, raccoons, coati, skunks, corsac fox, meerkats and Asian short-clawed otters, as well as other small mammals such as tenrec species, Gambian pouched rat and fruit bats. Currently, the section is overseeing the rebuild of the parks’ nocturnal house which will include two new EEP species; bengal slow loris and Rodrigues fruit bats. It is an exciting time for the section with the scope to bring in new species and improve current facilities.

The successful applicant will have an active keeper role and will be responsible for the day to day running of the section, husbandry and welfare, diets and supervision of staff.  The applicant will deliver and be responsible for training staff on the delivery of interactive animal experiences for the parks visitors such as keeper talks and 1-1 meet and greets.

Paradise Wildlife Park has a small team of small mammal keepers, cover keepers, interns & volunteers that the section leader will supervise, train and work alongside. The applicant must be very personable and able to communicate well with staff and visitors.

Job details:

Full time; Permanent position

Reports to; Head keepers & Senior management

Hours; Summer 8am-6pm, Winter 8am – 5pm. Includes weekend and bank holiday work on a flexible rotated basis. Flexibility is necessary in this post

Part of a cohesive senior keeper team

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Carry out and enforce high standards of welfare and animal husbandry
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge of relevant best practice, and statutory regulations, including Health and Safety
• Undertake and record animal observations
• Carry out high standards of record keeping (incl. ZIMS)
• Deliver high standards of visitor interaction in the form of; keeper talks, encounters and experiences
• Oversee further training of deputy section leader, keepers, interns and volunteers
• Attend and contribute to the regular senior keeper meetings
• Consistent communication with head keepers
• Liaise and assist in general duties and requirements as directed by senior management
• Other duties to support effective and efficient site maintenance may include: fire marshall, first aider, firearms team, company vehicle driver (incl. tractor trailer), litter picking/rubbish removal and general cleaning to maintain high standards (nb - full training will be a given prior to the post holder being required to undertake new tasks)

Requirements:

• An animal science related qualification (level 5-6 e.g. DMZAA or degree)
• Minimum 5 years full-time experience in a zoological collection. Including experience with a range of species.
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• Adaptable and flexible for the demands of the rota and section’s needs
• Physically fit for the demands of this role
• Full UK driving licence

Closing date for applications is: 7th Dec 2017

If you would like the opportunity to join our team please send your CV and cover letter to hr@pwpark.com

This opening will close once a suitable candidate has been selected so please send applications as soon as possible.

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Experienced Animal Keeper

Experienced Animal Keeper

Paradise Wildlife Park

The Zoological Society of Hertfordshire (ZSH) (registered charity no.1108609) currently has a vacancy for an experienced keeper to join our expanding team at Paradise Wildlife Park, with the opportunity of working with a wide range of taxa.

Our zookeepers are involved in a full range of husbandry duties including general enclosure cleaning, food provisions, husbandry training, and enrichment programmes across the 6 sections of the zoo (Paddocks, Small Mammals, Birds, Primates, Reptiles & Large Carnivores). The successful applicant will have at least two years of experience working within a zoo environment. This position has scope for the keeper to go on to focus on certain species as time progresses.

The successful applicant will be actively involved in the mixed taxa shows on the zoo, where they will be trained in positive reinforcement techniques for species to demonstrate natural behaviours in public displays. The keeper will also be delivering interactive animal experiences across multiple sections of the zoo.

Paradise Wildlife Park also has a team of interns and other volunteers that the keeper will be working alongside and supervising. The applicant must be very personable and able to communicate well with visitors and staff. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and a good team player.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out and enforcing high standards of welfare and animal husbandry routines e.g. food prep, feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision etc. set by Section Leaders on sections allocated to
• Undertake and record animal observations.
• Deliver high standards of visitor interaction in the form of keeper talks, animal shows, encounters, experiences, tours and education events.
• Overseeing work experience, volunteers and interns.
• Liaise and assist in general duties and requirements as directed by senior management.
• Other duties to support effective and efficient site maintenance may include: fire marshall, first aider, company vehicle driver, including tractor trailer, litter picking/rubbish removal/sweeping and general cleaning in order to maintain high standards (nb - full training will be a given prior to the post holder being required to undertake new tasks).

Requirements:

• An animal science related qualification.
• 2 years full-time experience in a zoological collection.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Adaptable for a flexible rota.
• Physically fit for the demands of this role.
• Free flight bird experience desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Hours; Summer 8am-6pm, Winter 8am – 5pm. Includes weekend and bank holiday work on a flexible rotated basis. Flexibility is necessary in this post.

To apply for this job:

If you would like the opportunity to join our team please send your CV and cover letter to hr@pwpark.com

This opening will close once a suitable candidate has been selected so please send applications as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications is: 22nd Oct 2017

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