Experienced Mammal Keeper

Experienced Mammal Keeper

Salary £19,247 per annum

There is a full time vacancy for an experienced mammal keeper at Bristol Zoo Gardens. This is a supervisory position reporting to the Head of the Mammal Section.

The successful applicant will be an experienced mammal keeper and will have at least five years experience of working with zoo animals. Having some practical knowledge of the husbandry of small nocturnal mammals will be an advantage.

The successful applicant will be educated to at least GCSE level, including English and a biological science, and hold the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals - DMZAA (previously known as ANCMZA) or equivalent. The ability to supervise staff and having a general knowledge of the conservation and educational roles of zoos is also desirable.

A copy of the job description, person specification and details on applying for this position can be found on our web site www.bristolzoo.org.uk

Closing date for application is 12 noon on Tuesday 10^th July 2012, with interviews taking place week commencing 16^th July.

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