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Blackpool Zoo•Zoo

Experienced Elephant Keeper

Location

Blackpool, North West, United Kingdom

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3+ years

Compensation

£28K - £28K per year

Posted

2d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This role involves supporting the daily care, welfare, and progressive husbandry of Asian elephants at Blackpool Zoo's Project Elephant Basecamp. The Keeper will contribute to behavioural management, welfare programmes, and positive reinforcement training strategies, with occasional responsibilities across the wider Mammal Department.

At Blackpool Zoo, we are committed to excellence in animal care, welfare, and conservation. We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Keeper to join our established Elephant Team, supporting the daily care, welfare, and progressive husbandry of our Asian elephant herd, with occasional responsibilities across the wider Mammal Department.


About the Role

This is a key position within a highly regarded team, working within our purpose-built facility, Project Elephant Basecamp, completed in 2018. The facility is currently home to seven Asian elephants, after the recent successful birth of our first calf born in 2025. All animals are managed under protected contact management systems in line with current best practice.


You will play an active role in delivering high standards of husbandry, contributing to behavioural management and welfare programmes, and supporting the continued development of positive reinforcement training strategies. While the primary focus is on elephants, flexibility to assist across a range of mammal species is essential.


About You

We are looking for a professional and committed individual who can demonstrate:

  • A strong track record within a modern zoological environment

  • Sound knowledge of current husbandry, welfare, and enrichment principles

  • Practical experience using positive reinforcement training techniques

  • The ability to work safely, collaboratively, and proactively within a team

You will be physically fit, reliable, and highly motivated, with a positive and adaptable approach to your work.


Essential Requirements

  • Minimum of three years' experience in a relevant zoological role

  • Demonstrable experience working with elephants in a protected contact environment

  • Experience supervising or supporting team members

  • DMZAA Or equivalent qualification

  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

  • Experience working with a range of Category 1 species

  • Familiarity with EAZA, BIAZA, and DEFRA standards and guidelines

  • Full clean driving licence and previous experience driving/operating a variety of plant machinery

Updated 2d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Animal Welfare • 1+ yrs
Husbandry • 1+ yrs
Positive Reinforcement Training • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Zoological Environment Knowledge • 1+ yrs
Enrichment Principles • 1+ yrs
Driving • 1+ yrs

Experience

3+ years

Certifications

DMZAA Or equivalent qualification • Required
Full UK driving licence • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

£28K - £28K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyGBP
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationBlackpool, North West, United Kingdom
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 6/10
physicalHigh • 8/10
cognitiveMedium • 7/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 6/10
uncertaintyMedium • 5/10
communicationMedium • 5/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Blackpool Zoo

Team size

Growing team

Location

Blackpool, North West, United Kingdom

At Blackpool Zoo, we are committed to excellence in animal care, welfare, and conservation.

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Experienced Elephant Keeper

Blackpool, North West, United Kingdom • Full Time