Experienced Animal Keeper - Large Carnivores

Experienced Animal Keeper - Large Carnivores

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is seeking an experienced, hardworking and dedicated keeper to work with a small team of enthusiastic and like-minded keepers. We have one of the leading collections of large carnivores in the UK including snow leopards, tigers, lions, cheetah, wild dogs, wolves and hyenas. The position will also include some reptile work.

This is a very physical role and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake all duties on the section from cutting up/prepping meat, and cleaning, to enclosure building and maintenance. Conservation education plays a big role in the park so there will be plenty of opportunities for doing talks and displays to the public.

You must have significant experience in animal keeping at keeper level gained in a zoo park or equivalent environment and a full valid driving licence. We are looking for an individual who is hardworking, passionate and committed with knowledge of current conservation issues and experience in presenting talks to the public. You will also need a flexible approach to working hours, the confidence to represent the company in the media, a hands on approach to the restraint and handling of animals and the ability to run the section in the absence of the section manager and deputy.

Previous experience working with large carnivores is essential; please do not apply if you not have the relevant experience. reptile experience and a firearm licence is desirable as is experience gained in off road driving, experience of carcass collection and butchery. Ideally you will have obtained an animal management qualification or equivalent but if not you must be willing to work towards obtaining a relevant qualification. Working hours are: 40 hours a week worked five days out of seven.

To apply: Please send a full CV and covering letter to: Sharon Bell, Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Port Lympne, Nr Hythe Kent CT21 4PD. Or e-mail: personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

Closing Date for Applications: 22nd March 2012

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EXPERIENCED KEEPER

EXPERIENCED KEEPER

Large Carnivores and Small Cats

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is home to one of the finest collections of carnivores and small cats in the world and is committed to their care and conservation.

We are looking to recruit a passionate, enthusiastic, energetic and experienced team player to be a keeper to join a small team of dedicated keepers to care for our carnivore and small cats section.

Ideally you will have a relevant qualification or be willing to work towards one. Previous experience of working within a mainstream animal collection or similar is essential.
The successful candidate will be sharing their time working across the two sections. Working times will be five days out of seven, 40 hours a week.

A proactive approach coupled with good organisation and communication skills and an overall understanding of the role of the modern animal collection is essential, as is a full valid driving licence. You will have the ability to talk to groups of visitors, have a hands on approach to the restraint and handling of animals, ideas for enclosure design and animal husbandry and a passion for conservation.

A flexible work attitude is essential for this role. Applicants must be confident with working at height and must be physically fit as this a physically demanding role.

The following criteria is advantageous but not essential:

• Experience of working with reptiles/amphibians and invertebrates as there is some work with these animals
• Firearms training and experience or willing to obtain
• Off-road driving experience
• Experience of carcass collection and butchery
• Experience in dealing with escape procedures

To apply:
Please submit an up to date CV along with a covering letter stating the position applied for to: Sharon Bell, Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Kent CT21 4PD. Or e-mail: personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

Closing Date for Applications: 5th April 2012

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Zoo Keeper (Host)

Zoo Keeper (Host)

Based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Keeper for a Day

This amazing Keeper for a Day experience gives participants a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with some of ZSL’s most popular animals, and also offers a unique insight into the day-to-day life of our keepers and their charges. Keeper hosts will be responsible for up to 5 participants. This popular experience is going from strength to strength and it will now be running 5-days a week (Monday to Friday) between April – October. www.zsl.org/k4d

Lookout Lodge
ZSL are launching a new overnight experience called Lookout Lodge. Guests can stay overnight in their own private lodge, and we will be running family-friendly and adult only nights. The night will be a fully hosted experience and includes tours, BBQ dinner, breakfast and much more. There will be a maximum of 32 guests per evening, and the host keeper will be supported by members of the Explainer team who will lead the talks. Lookout Lodge will be running 5-nights a week (Wednesday to Sunday), between April to October. www.zsl.org/lookoutlodge

Keeper Hosts needed
We are looking to recruit experienced keepers to host these popular experiences. The rota could also include work on an animal section, and will include a combination of daytime, evening, overnight (accommodation provided) and weekend work to cover the experiences above. We are interested in hearing from experienced keepers looking for full or part time hours. Positions will be on a fixed term basis between March – October 2012.

As a host you will need to welcome and engage with guests, and create a safe, relaxed and enjoyable environment. As the Keeper host you will be responsible for co-ordinating and overseeing any activities involving behind the scenes / animals. The Keeper host is supported by the Explainer team on the Lookout Lodge experience, who will lead on the majority of talks.

You will have:

 Proven relevant experience as a Qualified/Senior Keeper or equivalent, a degree in a relevant biological subject, the City of Guilds Diploma in Zoo Animal Management or equivalent

 ability to work as a member of a team and go that extra mile

 Guest empathy

 proven supervisory and interpersonal skills

 clear and effective oral and written communication skills

 good computer skills

It is essential that the Keeper is willing to become a trained first aider, and it may also be necessary for them to become a member of the gun team.

If you would like to know more about this exciting new positions and wish to apply; send your CV with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the position to HR department, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Nr Dunstable, Beds. LU6 2LF or email wzhr@zsl.org

Closing date for all applications: Monday 30 January 2012

Interviews will be held on Friday 3 February 2012

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