Seasonal Animal
Centre Keeper
3 Positions (2 x 35
Hours and 1 x 14 Hours)
£22,062 - £23,334 pa
inclusive
Grade 5
Ref: EJR007637
Fixed term contract
for five months
Hanwell Zoo is an
award winning animal centre in Ealing, West London. We are
looking to recruit new members to our highly successful team. The
animal centre plays a key role in the local community and houses
a number of exotic mammal and bird species.
We are looking for
an individual with practical experience in a zoo setting to assist in
the daily care and husbandry of the animal collection at Brent
Lodge Park.
The successful
candidate will have a relevant animal husbandry qualification and be
willing to work towards or already possess the diploma in the
management of zoo animals.
The development of
the animal collection and the education provision we provide has been
key to the success of the animal centre.
The successful
candidate would have to
· demonstrate their
strengths in the above areas
· demonstrate a high
level of interpersonal skills to interact
with visitors
· a high level of
customer care.
The successful
candidate would also be expected to work with a number of community
groups and volunteers on a regular basis.
You will be expected
to work on a rota that incorporates 3 out of 4 weekends and bank
holidays as well as varying start and finish times.
Ealing council is
committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects
all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows a safe recruitment
practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder will
be subject to a disclosure and barring check.
This post is subject
to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.
For further
information about the post, please call Jim Gregory on
07956 362341
Closing date: 8th May 2017.
Interviews Week
commencing 15th May 2017
Expected Start Date
: June 5th 2017
If you are
interested in this post please apply online at
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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