REGISTRAR (Maternity Leave) - BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS

STAFF VACANCY

REGISTRAR (Maternity Leave)

BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS

Applications are invited for the position of Registrar (to cover maternity leave, approximately 6 – 8 months) at Bristol Zoo Gardens.
Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the Animal Department records system, including data input into ZIMS from the keeper reports (electronic transfer)
• Provide reports as requested
• Train new users to access and enter ZIMS data and help roll out ZIMS use across the zoo
• Provide support to users of the animal records system ZIMS in its use and in problem resolution
• Manage all animal transfers – both imports and exports
• Manage booking requests for the twice weekly vet clinics.
• Input data into the MedARKS veterinary records system (and ZIMS in due course). 
• Ensure that the Senior Curator is advised of any concerns or potential problems with regard to the data or to animal transfers.
• Coordinate the Animal Dept Collection Plan spread sheet in conjunction with the Curators.
• Provide administrative support for the Senior Curator.

Hours
37.5 hours Monday to Friday – within normal animal department hours
Very occasional weekend working may be necessary – time to be taken in lieu during the same month as working

The successful applicant will preferably have some working knowledge of animal records and transfers within the international zoo framework and should be educated to at least A level, with a degree in a biological science an advantage. They should be computer literate with a good working knowledge of Office and Windows and be able to learn new software quickly. This post would suit a highly organised and methodical individual who would enjoy using these skills to support Bristol Zoo. 

Please visit www.bristolzoo.org.uk for a copy of the job description and person specification for this role.

To apply for this position please send a covering letter and full C.V. to: Mrs Sarah Eason, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA by 3.00 pm on Monday 21^st October. 

E-mail:season@bristolzoo.org.uk

Successful applicants will be asked to attend for interview on Thursday, 24th October 2013.                

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Experienced/Senior Keeper – Mammals

Experienced/Senior Keeper – Mammals

Permanent position

Salary Range - £17,500 - £17,850 per annum

Bristol Zoo Gardens has a vacancy for an Experienced/Senior Keeper working on the mammal section. This position is permanent working 80 hours per fortnight as part of the departmental 14 day rota, which will include weekends and bank holidays.

The successful applicant will be an experienced mammal keeper and will have at least three 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 work within a team 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 application form can be found on our web site www.bristolzoo.org.uk

If after reading the job description and person specification you think you have all the qualities we are looking for, please complete and return the application form to Mrs Sarah Eason, HR Department, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA.  Please do not include a CV or any extra pages these will be disregarded.  Please clearly mark your envelope ‘BZG210SM’ application ensuring that you have paid sufficient postage, we will not collect any that have been undelivered.  Email applications will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is 3.00 pm on Friday, 18^th October 2013. 

Bristol Zoo Gardens reserves the right to close any of its vacancies early

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Aquarium Keeper

Aquarium Keeper

Permanent position working 80 hours per fortnight

Salary range £14,326 - £16,830 per annum, depending on qualifications

Bristol Zoo Gardens have a vacancy for an animal keeper in our Aquarium.  This is a permanent position working 80 hours per fortnight as part of the departmental 14 day rota which will include weekends and bank holidays.

The successful applicant will preferably have some experience of working in a zoo environment. Being part of a small team responsible for the Care and maintenance of 25 public displays along with a modern off show breeding and quarantine facility.  The successful applicant must have knowledge of aquatic life support systems and fish husbandry. Holding a minimum PADI rescue diver (or equivalent) qualification would also be an advantage, but not essential.

Applicants should be educated to at least GCSE level and to include English, maths and a biological science. Holding the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals – DMZAA (previously known as ANCMZA) would also be an advantage.  The successful applicant will be expected to study for this diploma if they do not already hold this qualification.

Please visit our web site www.bristolzoo.org.uk for a copy of the job description, person specification and application form.

To apply for this position please complete the application form (do not send in a cv or any other documentation) and send to Mrs Sarah Eason, Payroll/HR Administrator, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA.  Please clearly mark your envelope ‘BZG210AQ’ ensuring that you have paid sufficient postage, we will not collect any that have been undelivered due to lack of postage.  Email applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.  The closing date for this position is 2.00 pm on Monday, 22^nd July 2013.  Interviews will take place during week commencing 29^thJuly 2013.

Bristol Zoo Gardens reserves the right to close this vacancy early.  Due to the expected number of applications we will only be contacting those shortlisted for interview.

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Mammal Keeper

Mammal Keeper

Permanent position working 80 hours per fortnight

Salary range £14,326 - £16,830 per annum, depending on qualifications

Bristol Zoo Gardens is recruiting for the position of Animal Keeper on our Mammal Section.  This is a permanent position working 80 hours per fortnight as part of the departmental 14 day rota which will include weekends and bank holidays.

The successful applicant will be an experienced mammal keeper and must have at least two years’ full time experience of working with a variety of mammal species, great ape experience would be an advantage.  Applicants should be educated to at least GCSE level to include English and a biological science.  Holding the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals – DMZAA (previously known as ANCMZA) would also be an advantage.  The successful applicant will be expected to study for this diploma if they do not already hold this qualification.

To apply for this position visit our web site www.bristolzoo.org.uk for a copy of the job description, person specification and application form.

Complete the application form (do not send in a cv or any other documentation) and send to Mrs Sarah Eason, Payroll/HR Administrator, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA.  Please clearly mark your envelope ‘BZG210M application’ ensuring that you have paid sufficient postage, we will not collect any that have been undelivered due to lack of postage. Email applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.   The closing date for this position is 1.00 pm on Friday, 12^th July 2013. Interviews will take place on Friday, 19^th July 2013.

Bristol Zoo Gardens reserves the right to close this vacancy early.  Due to the expected number of applications we will only be contacting those shortlisted for interview.

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ANIMAL KEEPER (MATERNITY COVER)

ANIMAL KEEPER (MATERNITY COVER)

Salary range £14,326

Applications are invited for the position of Animal Keeper at Bristol Zoo Gardens. This is a full time, fixed term [maternity cover] position based on the Ectotherms Section and primarily working with the Invertebrates. The successful applicant will preferably have some experience of working in a zoo environment.   Some experience of aquatic systems would be an advantage although not essential.
Applicants should be educated to at least GCSE level and to include English and a biological science.

Applications including full C.V. to: Mrs Sarah Eason, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA by Friday 5^th of July. Email season@bristolzoo.org.uk. Please clearly mark your application ‘EA Application’.

Successful applicants will be asked to attend for interview during the week commencing 15th July 2013.

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Presenter - Bristol Zoo

Presenter

Full time 37.5 hours per week, fixed term position

Salary £16,709 per annum

A vacancy has arisen for a Presenter to join Bristol Zoo’s Presentations Team.

The successful applicant will have considerable experience in animal husbandry with some animal training and presentations skills.  The Presentations Section develops and delivers the animal demonstrations, husbanding and training the Section’s animals and advising the other animal sections on husbandry training.  Experience with seal husbandry would also be a great advantage.

This is a full time position working on average 37.5 hours per week as part of the section rota which will include weekends and bank holidays.  This position is fixed term until 26^th March 2014.

Please visit www.bristolzoo.org.uk for a copy of the job description and person specification.

To apply for this position please send a covering letter and current CV by 3.00 pm on Thursday, 23^rd May 2013 to 
Mrs Sarah Eason,
 Payroll/HR Assistant,
 Bristol Zoo Gardens,
 Clifton,
 Bristol,
 BS8 3HA.
  
Please clearly mark your envelope ‘AP Application’. Email applications are not being accepted. 

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 3^rd June.

Due to the expected number of applications we will only be contacting those who have been shortlisted for interview.

Wild Place Animal Manager

Wild Place Animal Manager

Full time –  37.5 hours per week, permanent position

Salary range £20,500 - £22,500 per annum

Bristol Zoo is proud and excited to take the first step on a journey towards achieving the ultimate goal of the National Wildlife Conservation Park by opening Wild Place in the summer of 2013.
Building on and celebrating the natural environment, Wild Place will be an invigorating setting that brings nature and the woodland to life. This family-led attraction will focus on fun, play and learning with children and adults being inspired to protect threatened habitats on their doorsteps as well as around the globe.
This is a key managerial role working as part of an operational team on site covering all day to day operational duties.  Your role will be crucial in ensuring that our conservation and wildlife message is a top priority by delivering excellent animal care standards on site. 
If you are someone who has proven animal management experience in a guest focused environment and you are able to inspire your team to achieve excellence, then you might just be the person we require.

Visit our website www.bristolzoo.org.uk for a copy of the job description, person specification and details on how to apply for this position. Closing date for applications is 12noon Friday 10^th May 2013. 

Interviews will be held between Fridays 17^th – 24^th May 2013.