Senior Keeper - Hoofstock (Giraffe Section) - Colchester Zoo
- wildprofessionalsu
- Jul 19, 2024
- 2 min read
JOB TITLE
Senior Keeper - Hoofstock (Giraffe Section)
WAGE/SALARY (£)
£26,104 per annum
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
15-Aug-2024
COLLECTION NAME
Colchester Zoo
WEBSITE
WORK ADDRESS
Maldon Rd, Stanway, Heckfordbridge, Colchester CO3 0SL, UK
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Colchester Zoo is home to 155 species in 60 acres of parkland and lakes. The Zoo’s mission is to provide a first class experience for all its visitors, at the same time as furthering understanding and respect for animals through education and research. Through visitors’ funds, Colchester Zoo undertakes breeding programmes for endangered species and supports numerous in-situ conservation projects and its very own UmPhafa Private Nature Reserve in South Africa.
JOB DESCRIPTION
An exciting position has arisen for a Senior Keeper to join our team and contribute to our mission at Colchester Zoo working within our hoofstock section; a mixed taxa section responsible for giraffes, white rhinos, greater kudus, ostriches, crowned cranes, aardvarks, red river hogs and pygmy hippos. The candidate will work within the Animal Department to carry out husbandry duties and maintain high standards of welfare for the animal species in their care. As a Senior Keeper, the candidate will be required to input ideas for the continual progression and development of animal husbandry, breeding management and enclosure design on the section. The candidate will ensure safe working protocols and practices and have a good understanding of risk assessments. The job holder will deliver enclosure encounters and experiences to zoo visitors for a range of species across the section. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and hardworking, with a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a zoological collection. A personnel specification is available on the job description detailing essential requirements for the position.
WORKING HOURS
Not provided
JOB TYPE
Full time
THE CANDIDATE WILL BE EXPECTED TO WORK ON:
Bank Holidays, Public Holidays
STAFF BENEFITS
Not provided
MORE INFORMATION
Further details on the job role can be found here: https://www.colchester-zoo.com/careers/ Please send a copy of your CV, our application form (https://www.colchester-zoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Application-Form-2022-2.pdf) and a covering letter for the attention of Mrs Liz Butcher, Living Collections Manager, by email to vacancies@colchesterzoo.org
COVER LETTER REQUIRED?
Yes
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