TRAINEE KEEPER

 

 

 

TRAINEE KEEPER

£18,939 p.a. (inc. allowances)

ZSL London Zoo is a part of the Zoological Society of London, a charity dedicated to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. We are currently looking for a Trainee Keeper, who will initially be based on one of our mammals section.

You should have hands-on experience of working with animals and be familiar with accepted husbandry practices and standards. You should also have an interest in breeding programmes and conservation. This is a 3 year fixed-term contract and will involve the undertaking and obtaining of the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA).

We are looking for candidates with good communication skills, the ability to work within a team and experience of dealing with the public. Hours are 37.5 per week, worked within a roster which includes weekends.

Benefits include an interest free season ticket loan and a subsidised staff restaurant.

To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to ZSL’s Human Resources Department (hr@zsl.org) by the closing date of 18 April 2013.

 

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Senior Bird Keeper, based at ZSL London Zoo

(with promotion to Deputy Team Leader, Birds after probation)

c. £29,000 p.a. inclusive of allowances, depending on experience

ZSL is now looking to recruit a Deputy Team Leader for the Bird Section at ZSL London Zoo. In keeping with the responsibilities and require skills of the post it is essential that applicants have a significant and diverse experience of aviculture within a Zoo environment and sound experience in a supervisory position.

You will be fully familiar with accepted husbandry practises and standards and have a deep interest in breeding programmes and conservation. The successful applicant will be responsible for working closely with the Team Leader and deputizing where required. You will be actively involved with the day-to-day running and management of section. Along with good administrative skills and the ability to organise and motivate staff, you will be expected to give a strong commitment to raising the profile of ZSL through your work especially via linkage with relevant organizations such as BIAZA and EAZA. The ability to work as part of a team is essential as are excellent communication skills.

A relevant zoo keeping qualification is required. Benefits include a pension plan, interest free season ticket loan and a subsidized staff restaurant.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter highlighting your suitability to hr@zsl.org  or by post to the HR Department, ZSL, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY

Closing date: Thursday 19 January 2012

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ANIMAL ACTIVITIES KEEPER/ PRESENTER

ANIMAL ACTIVITIES KEEPER/ PRESENTER

Based at ZSL London Zoo

Regent’s Park

£17,805 p.a. inclusive

The Animal Activities department is looking for a reliable, confident team member with public presentation experience. The appointed person will assist colleagues in the delivery of a busy event programme, needing a high level of flexibility and commitment.

The successful candidate will have high standards of animal husbandry and experience working with a range of animals. They will also show an understanding of animal training techniques for visitor demonstrations.

Good communication skills and experience of dealing with the public is essential, together with the ability to work effectively within a team. Hours are 37.5 per week, worked within a roster which includes weekends.

A full UK driving licence is required for this position.

Benefits include a subsidised staff restaurant, pension plan and interest free season ticket loan.

To apply please forward your CV and a covering letter highlighting your suitability to: HR Department, ZSL, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY, or email hr@zsl.org by 4th December 2011.


Read about our work on http://www.zsl.org/


Registered Charity in England & Wales Number: 208728

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