SENIOR ANIMAL DISPLAYS KEEPER

SENIOR ANIMAL DISPLAYS KEEPER

COLCHESTER ZOO

Colchester Zoo is currently looking to recruit an experienced keeper to join their Animal Displays Team. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with and train an exciting collection of birds and mammals and be part of continually developing and improving the daily displays.


The post requires the successful applicant to fly, train and care for a wide range of species including Eagles, Owls, Kestrels, Kites, Buzzards, Hawks, Falcons, Hornbills, Macaws, Raven, Guinea Fowl, Conures, Cockatoo, Coati and Skunks. They will be expected to take part in the daily educational animal presentations and will have the responsibility of being principle trainer for a number of animals. The successful applicant will need to be a highly motivated, hard working individual who has a good understanding of animal behaviour and previous experience training and working a variety of species. The ability to take part in public presentations is essential as well as exceptional animal husbandry skills, high standards of animal care and excellent skills in communication. Previous experience working with the above mentioned species is preferable however those candidates’s with any experience training animals will be considered.


Applicants must hold a qualification in the Zoo animal management certificate or equivalent and have a full valid driving licence.


The closing date for applications for this position is Friday 30th August 2013 and all applications should be addressed to the Curator.

Sarah Forsyth
Curator
Colchester Zoo
Maldon Road
Stanway
Essex CO3 0SL
Tel: 07967 141239
Fax: 01206 331392

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DEPUTY HEAD OF ANIMAL DISPLAYS

DEPUTY HEAD OF ANIMAL DISPLAYS

Colchester Zoo is currently looking to recruit an experienced Deputy Head of Section to join their Animal Displays Team. With new developments and species planned over the next year, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to be involved in completely re-developing the current Animal displays, and training some exciting new additions to the collection.

The post requires the successful applicant to train and care for a wide range of species including Macaws, Quaker Parakeets, Conures, Turaco, Iguana, Skunk, Coati and Lemurs. They will be expected to take part in the daily educational Animal presentations and will have the responsibility of being principle trainer for a number of animals. As a Deputy Head of Section the applicant will be responsible for supervising staff in the absence of the Head of Section and assisting the Head in maintaining working and husbandry standards. The successful applicant will need to be a highly motivated, hard working individual who has a good understanding of animal behaviour and previous experience training and working a variety of species, as well as previous experience managing and supervising staff. The ability to take part in public presentations is essential as well as excellent animal husbandry skills and high standards of animal care. Previous experience working with the above mentioned species is preferable but candidates with previous training experience with other animals will be considered.

Applicants must hold a qualification in the Zoo animal management certificate or equivalent and have a full valid driving licence.

Please apply online, or send your CV and covering letter to The Curator, Colchester Zoo Ltd., Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL

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Closing date for applications 15th April 2012

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