Experienced Mammal Keeper

Experienced Mammal Keeper

Colchester zoo currently has a vacancy for an experienced mammal keeper.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years keeping experience in a recognised organisation and be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of animal husbandry. Experience of working with a range of species is highly desirable but not essential for this position as appropriate training will be provided by C.Z. It is expected that applicants will have an animal related qualification at Diploma level or above such as the DMZAA (ANCMZA) or similar.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day management and presentation of enclosures covering all aspects of animal husbandry whilst working under the supervision of senior staff, and reporting directly to the deputy-head and head of sections respectively. You will be expected to assist and at other times lead animal presentations/talks to visitors; therefore a friendly confident manner and good public speaking skills are required for this position.

This is a full time position working 5 days per week on a 7 day rota so will include weekends and public holidays.

Please send your CV and covering letter to Human Resources, Colchester Zoo Ltd., Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL

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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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