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Crawley Borough Council•Zoo & Wildlife Management

Tilgate Park Zookeeper

Location

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-5 years

Compensation

£30.3K - £33K per year

Posted

20h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This role involves caring for over 70 species at Tilgate Zoo, focusing on animal welfare, conservation, and visitor experience. A significant part of the role includes maintenance and grounds care, utilizing practical skills with various tools.

Zookeeper (Maintenance & Grounds Focus) – Tilgate Zoo

Employer: Crawley Borough Council

Location: Tilgate Park, Crawley, West Sussex, UK

Contract: Full-Time (Includes weekends, bank holidays & evenings with 14% pay enhancement)

About the Role

Tilgate Zoo, set within Tilgate Park, is seeking an enthusiastic Zookeeper with hands-on maintenance skills to join our dedicated team. Caring for over 70 domestic and exotic species—including lemurs, squirrel monkeys, small cats, parrots, porcupines, and farm stock—this position features a balanced ~2-to-3-day split between animal husbandry and practical grounds care/maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Animal Husbandry & Care

• Deliver high standards of daily husbandry, feeding, watering, and monitoring for mammals, birds, and ectotherms.

• Assist with behavioral enrichment, enclosure design, and animal welfare routines.

• Support visitor engagement, educational talks, and conservation messaging.

2. Grounds Care & Enclosure Maintenance

• Perform proactive repairs, carpentry, fencing maintenance, painting, and wood staining across zoo enclosures.

• Operate hand and power tools safely to maintain structural integrity and visitor safety.

• Conduct general groundskeeping, landscaping, and gardening to keep the zoo presentable and secure.

• Maintain rigorous health, safety, and biosecurity standards across all work areas.

Qualifications & Requirements

Must-Haves:

• Practical experience and confidence operating hand and power tools for general repairs, fencing, and woodwork.

• Enthusiastic, motivated team player with a passion for high-standard animal care.

• Full, valid UK driving licence.

• Satisfactory completion of a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

• Flexibility to work a roster that includes weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.

Preferred:

• Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) or equivalent animal management qualification.

• Prior practical experience in a zoological collection, wildlife park, or farm environment.

What We Offer

• Compensation Enhancement: 14% pay premium for evening, weekend, bank holiday, and rest-day coverage.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Generous local government pension scheme, discounts, and wellbeing support.

• Professional Development: Structured onboarding and ongoing learning programs through Crawley Borough Council.

• Team Culture: A close-knit, supportive workplace in a scenic park environment.

How to Apply

Submit your application online via the Crawley Borough Council careers portal (full application form required; CVs alone cannot be accepted). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Updated 20h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal husbandry • 1+ yrs
Animal welfare • 1+ yrs
Enclosure design • 1+ yrs
Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Grounds care • 1+ yrs
Hand tools • 1+ yrs
Power tools • 1+ yrs
Health and safety • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-5 years

Certifications

Diploma in Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) • Required
UK driving licence • Required
Basic Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS) • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Government & Public Sector
Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

£30.3K - £33K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyGBP
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Salary & Career Growth Plan

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationCrawley, England, United Kingdom
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 6/10
physicalHigh • 8/10
cognitiveMedium • 6/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 5/10
uncertaintyMedium • 5/10
communicationMedium • 6/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Crawley Borough Council

Team size

Growing team

Location

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

Crawley Borough Council operates Tilgate Zoo, a top tourist attraction located in Tilgate Park. The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, and supporting employee growth through structured learning programs.

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Tilgate Park Zookeeper

Crawley, England, United Kingdom • Full Time