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Keeper
Small Mammals
Location
Chester, England, United Kingdom
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-5 years
Compensation
£27.5K - £27.5K per year
Posted
53m ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
This role involves maintaining the highest standards of animal husbandry, welfare, and exhibitory within the Small Mammal Team. The Keeper will supervise students and interns, deliver informative experiences, and contribute to the care of a diverse collection of mammals.
Permanent, 40 hour contract
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Keeper to join our Small Mammal Team
The Role
This is a key role working as part of our professional team, to ensure the highest standards of animal husbandry, welfare and exhibitory are maintained on the Small Mammal Team.
As a Keeper – Small Mammals, you will:
Lead by example in maintaining the highest standards of animal husbandry, welfare and exhibitory.
Supervise students and interns who work alongside Keepers to undertake the daily animal care duties, focusing on husbandry, welfare and exhibitory
Deliver memorable and informative experiences
Have self-motivation to work independently but also embrace working as part of a large team.
Share knowledge and ideas with colleagues
This is a unique opportunity to work with a diverse collection of mammals, including aardvarks, red pandas, giant anteaters, naked mole rats and two species of bat.
Successful candidate will:
Excellent husbandry knowledge and the highest standards of exhibitory, which may be supported by a relevant zoological qualification or equivalent experience.
Be an enthusiastic, motivated team player
Be open-minded to developing and implementing new ideas for improving husbandry and building strong working relationships with other departments to ensure high standards are met
Experience of working with a variety of small mammal species, ideally gained within a similar zoo environment
Outstanding observational skills with excellent attention to detail
Be able to organise and prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment and have good problem-solving skills
Have a good understanding of risk assessments and working with safe working practices
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Be willing to support the team in covering evening events and other activities which require a keeper presence.
Full UK driving license valid in the UK.
Although not essential, the following would be desirable:
Competency in the use of computers and basic software packages, including ZIMS software
A passion for working with small mammals
The Package
The hours of work are mainly fixed hours, typically 8am to 5pm, although some evening work may be required from time to time. You will work 40 hours per week, 10 days out of 14 on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays, with set days off each week.
Permanent contract
£27,500 per annum (based on 40 hours per week)
The hours of work are mainly fixed hours, typically 8am to 5pm, although some evening work may be required from time to time. You will work 40 hours per week, 10 days out of 14 on a rota basis including weekends and bank holidays, with set days off each week.
33 days annual leave per year pro rata
Staff pass so that you can visit the zoo during your time off plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
Cycle to work scheme
Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme
Discounted gym membership
Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
Pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Updated 53m ago
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chester zoo
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Chester, England, United Kingdom
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Chester, England, United Kingdom • Full Time