Trainee Keeper
ZSL London Zoo
Position: Trainee
Keeper (Full-time / Permanent)
Salary: £20,546 p.a.
(Inclusive of London Weighting and Weekend Enhancement)
Location: ZSL London
Zoo - NW1
About Us:
The Zoological
Society of London (ZSL), a charity founded in 1826, is a world-renowned centre
of excellence for conservation science and applied conservation. ZSL’s mission
is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their
habitats. This is realised by carrying out field conservation and research in
over 50 countries across the globe and through education and awareness-raising
at our two zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, inspiring people to take
conservation action.
Overview of Role:
We are looking to
recruit a Trainee Keeper to work on our Mammals North section. Working hours
are 37.5 per week, worked within a roster which includes regular weekends so
flexibility regarding hours is crucial. Applicants must have a passion for
working with a variety of animals within a Zoo environment. Good communication
skills and experience of dealing with the public is essential, together with
the ability to work effectively within a team.
Main Duties:
- Assisting as instructed with the cleaning of
designated areas.
- Assisting as instructed with cage/paddock
servicing
- Assisting under instruction with the
preparation of approved diets.
- Assisting under instruction/supervision the
carrying out of correct feeding procedures where this is deemed appropriate by
the Team Leader
- Ensuring that safety and emergency
procedures are followed at all times.
- Assisting where appropriate with the
movement and/or training of animals, “Meet the Animals” etc. as directed by
senior staff.
- Maintaining courteous and helpful relations
with visitors.
- Reporting defects and repairs required to
the Team Leader or more senior staff.
- Assisting in various projects related to
animal management as directed by senior animal management staff.
Please note:
Candidates must demonstrate a keen interest in animal management as you will
also be expected to undertake the appropriate studies to progress within the
Keeper training programme.
To Apply:
Applicants should
send their completed Equality of Opportunity Monitoring Form and ZSL
Application Form detailing relevant experience and skills and stating why they
want the position, by email to ZSL’s HR Department: hr@zsl.org We regret that
we will only be able to contact applicants who have been selected for
interview.
Closing Date:
Midnight Sunday 19th July 2015.
The Zoological
Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728.
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