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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SENIOR KEEPER

SENIOR KEEPER
£23,199 pa, inclusive of allowances
Based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire

A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Keeper based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of our mammal teams looking after rhino, carnivores and large hoof-stock.

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven track record of working with exotic animals with extensive knowledge of husbandry and enrichment.
• Ideally worked with rhino, large hoof-stock and carnivores
• Supervised and developed staff.  
• Attained the DMZAA in the Management of Zoo Animals or equivalent.
• Good communication skills, enthusiasm, dedication and an outgoing and friendly personality.
• A presentable appearance and a flexible approach to work and colleagues. 
• A full driving licence.

The post involves weekend and bank holiday working on a roster basis.

In return we offer, Stakeholder Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Child Care voucher scheme.

To apply, please send a full CV including a covering letter detailing your suitability for the above position to: Human Resources Department, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Nr Dunstable. Beds LU6 2LF or email hr@zsl.org

Closing date for applications is:  Friday 23 August 2013

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Senior Keeper: Apes

 

Senior Keeper: Apes

Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMS), the World Primate Centre, has over 850 animals and is one of the most comprehensive collections of primate species and subspecies in the western world. We have exciting plans for developing the Zoo further, continuing our work in conservation of endangered species and providing the very best environment that we can.

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Keeper on the Apes section. The section includes chimpanzees, gorillas, orang utans and the only bonobo group in the United Kingdom. This is a key role which will involve working on the section, covering all areas of animal husbandry and assisting with staff training.

We are seeking a high performing individual with a proven track record in zoo animal management. You will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a zoo based ape keeper and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the natural history and management of these taxa. You must be committed to continued professional development and be a good team worker. An animal-related qualification, such as the BIAZA approved ANCMZA or DZMAA, would be advantageous.

The role is full time, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday, 5% employer’s pension contribution (following qualifying period).

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to

recruitment@twycrosszoo.org.

Closing date: Monday 11th March 2013

 

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Senior Keeper: Elephants

Senior Keeper: Elephants

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Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMS), the World Primate Centre, has over 850 animals and is one of the most comprehensive collections of primate species and subspecies in the western world. We have exciting plans for developing the Zoo further, continuing our work in conservation of endangered species and providing the very best environment that we can.

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Keeper on the Elephants section. The elephant section which manages our herd of 4 female Asian elephants recently moved into a protected contact system.  This position is a key role which will involve working on the section, covering all areas of animal husbandry and assisting with staff training

We are seeking a high performing individual with a proven track record in zoo animal management.  You will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a zoo based ungulate and/or carnivore keeper and demonstrate a working knowledge of the natural history and management of these taxa. You must be committed to continued professional development and be a good team worker.  An animal-related qualification, such as the BIAZA approved ANCMZA or DZMAA, would be advantageous. 

The role is full time, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday, 5% employer’s pension contribution (following qualifying period).

 

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org.

 

Closing date: 29^th January 2013

 

 

 

 

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Senior Keeper: Hooves and Carnivores

 

 

Senior Keeper: Hooves and Carnivores

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Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMS), the World Primate Centre, has over 850 animals and is one of the most comprehensive collections of primate species and subspecies in the western world. We have exciting plans for developing the Zoo further, continuing our work in conservation of endangered species and providing the very best environment that we can.



We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Keeper on the Hooves and Carnivores section. The section manages our ungulates and our range of large and small carnivores. This is a key role which involves working on the section, covering all areas of animal husbandry and assisting with staff training.



We are seeking a high performing individual with a proven track record in zoo animal management. You will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a zoo based ungulate and/or carnivore keeper and demonstrate a working knowledge of the natural history and management of these taxa. You must be committed to continued professional development and be a good team worker. An animal-related qualification, such as the BIAZA approved ANCMZA or DZMAA, would be advantageous.



The role is full time, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday, 5% employer’s pension contribution (following qualifying period).



If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org.



Closing date: 24th January 2013

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Senior Keeper: Primates

 

Senior Keeper: Primates

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Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMS), the World Primate Centre, has over 850 animals and is one of the most comprehensive collections of primate species and subspecies in the western world. We have exciting plans for developing the Zoo further, continuing our work in conservation of endangered species and providing the very best environment that we can.

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Keeper on the Primates section. The section manages a wide range of medium and small primates including gibbons, guenons, lemurs and callitrichids. This is a key role which involves working on the section, covering all areas of animal husbandry and assisting with staff training.

We are seeking a high performing individual with a proven track record in zoo animal management. You will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a zoo based primate keeper and demonstrate a working knowledge of the natural history and management of these taxa. You must be committed to continued professional development and be a good team worker. An animal-related qualification, such as the BIAZA approved ANCMZA or DZMAA, would be advantageous.

The role is full time, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday, 5% employer’s pension contribution (following qualifying period).

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to

recruitment@twycrosszoo.org.

Closing date: 24th January 2013

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Keeper - The Living Rainforest

The Living Rainforest currently has a vacancy within the Animal Department and will be considering candidates at Junior or Senior Keeper level.

The Living Rainforest is registered charity based near Newbury, Berkshire. Our animal collection is contained within two tropical houses and consists of several hundred small animals of more than 60 species. These include callitrichids, toucans and turacos, snakes, chelonia, stingrays, dendrobatids, and invertebrates.

The Role:
• Work with a diverse range of tropical animals of all taxa.
• Work closely with other departments including horticulture and education.
• Supervision and training of volunteers and work experience students.
• Will involve aspects of public education such as school tour guiding and weekend keeper talks.
• Opportunity for a varied job role including aspects of zoo animal management, enclosure design, research and creation of public talks.
• The job role is likely to be physically demanding and involve some heavy lifting and occasional construction and maintenance work.
• Working hours are approximately 9.00 – 5.30pm five days per week on a rota'd basis. Some weekend and bank holiday work will be required, as well as an occasional evening.
• Salary and Job title will be commensurate with level of experience. Holiday allowance of 20 days per annum plus days off in lieu for bank holidays.
• Would suit an innovative and creative individual looking to gain a broad spectrum of experience.

Applicants:
• Applicants should have some zoo industry experience with exotic species.
• Applicants are preferred to have an Animal related qualification.
• Please note there is no convenient public transport to The Living Rainforest and therefore the successful applicant will require their own transport.
• The Living Rainforest is an equal opportunities employer.

Please send a current CV and cover letter stating why you would like to work at The Living Rainforest, what job role you would be able to perform, an expectation of salary and what you could bring to this role. The closing date for applications is November 4th.

Emma de Tute
finance@livingrainforest.org

The Living Rainforest
Hampstead Norreys
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 0TN

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