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Chester ZooZoo & Wildlife Conservation

Keeper

Reptiles, Amphibians, Invertebrates

Location

Chester, England, United Kingdom

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Contract

Experience

2-5 years

Compensation

£27.5K - £27.5K per year

Posted

5h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Keeper will work with a diverse collection of amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates, assisting in animal welfare, hygiene, life support, and public engagement. This role involves ensuring high standards for exhibits and providing outstanding customer care.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Keeper in our Ectotherm team, working in a setting like no other!

For the right candidate, this post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with an incredible & diverse collection species of amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates. The successful candidate will assist in all aspects of animal welfare, hygiene, life support, and public engagement, including our animal experiences. They will ensure that all exhibits are of an excellent standard for both animals and visitors alike and provide outstanding customer care.

The Package

  • Fixed term 6 month contract

  • Hours of work are 40 hours per week, worked 10 days out of 14, including weekends and Bank Holidays as rostered.

  • 33 days annual leave (pro rata)

  • Salary of £27,500 per annum

  • Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus a number of complimentary tickets for your family and friends

  • Access to healthcare plan

  • Discounted gym membership

  • Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks

  • Pension scheme with generous employer contributions of up to 9%

Our Requirements

  • A HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or equivalent experience

  • Proven experience of working in a Zoo or Aquarium setting with relevant Ectotherms in particular Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates

  • Outstanding observational skills, attention to detail and be committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of animal health and welfare are met

  • A thorough understanding of the contribution that ex situ populations can make to education, science and conservation

  • Excellent exhibit theming skills

  • Strong teamwork skills, adaptable to work in a group and independently

  • Good competence in internal and external communications

  • Competency in the use of computers and basic software packages, including Microsoft Teams, ZIMS software, in order to maintain accurate records

Although not essential, the following would be desirable:

  • Experience of working in field conservation and conducting research projects

  • Experience in conducting and publishing scientific research

Updated 5h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Observational skills • 1+ yrs
Attention to detail • 1+ yrs
Animal health and welfare • 1+ yrs
Exhibit theming • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Internal and external communications • 1+ yrs
Microsoft Teams • 1+ yrs
ZIMS software • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-5 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Contract

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

£27.5K - £27.5K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyGBP
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationChester, England, United Kingdom
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalMedium6/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Chester Zoo

Team size

Growing team

Location

Chester, England, United Kingdom

Chester Zoo is an award-winning visitor attraction and the UK's most popular zoo, home to 37,000 incredible animals. It is a major wildlife charity committed to the global recovery of endangered species, making a significant contribution to conservation efforts.

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