TRAINEE ANIMAL KEEPER

TRAINEE ANIMAL KEEPER

We are currently looking to recruit a full time, Trainee Animal Keeper. Working 40 hours per week over 5 days, responsibilities will include ensuring high standards of animal welfare, health and animal husbandry at all times and keeping daily checks and records.

The successful candidate will be able to work well as part of a team, have the ability to use their initiative and possess strong verbal communication skills,as talking to members of the publicis an essential part of the role.

Applicants must hold 5 GCSE’s or equivalent and have a demonstrable interest & enthusiasm for animal conservation, management and welfare.

If you would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation and become part of our Marwell Family, view the candidate brief and complete our electronic application form. This application form must be completed for you to be considered for this role.

Closing Date: Friday 12th December 2014

Interview Dates: 17 & 18 December

Successful applicants for vacancies with Marwell Wildlife may be required to have a DBS check as a condition of employment.

Marwell Wildlife is an equal opportunities employer.

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Lecturer in Animal Science

Peripatetic Lecturer in Animal Science

Salary: £18,523 to £33,231 plus £1,871 LW

Capel Manor College is looking to recruit a Peripatetic Lecturer in Animal Science. The vacancy is peripatetic but primarily based at Crystal Palace and/or Gunnersbury Park and is full time.

About the College

Capel Manor College in Greater London, is a vocational college delivering courses in Arboriculture and Countryside, Animal Care and Saddlery, Floristry and Balloon Artistry, Garden Design and Horticulture.

Key Duties:

• Delivering and co-ordinating the assessment of a range of subjects related to Animal Science and GCE science subjects to appropriate examination body standards, including both centre- and work-based learning.  Competence in the care and management of a wide range of animal species would be an advantage. 
• Acting as a Course Manager including minuting of meetings, carrying out tutorials with students, recording results and providing management information.
• Providing specialist advice relating to animal care activities and developments.
• Contributing to management of delegated budgets in accordance with College polices and procedures.
• Supporting curriculum planning, development and support within the School.
• Researching and the production of course materials.
• Taking shared responsibility for health and welfare of the College’s animal stock, including contribution to weekend, holiday and emergency cover rotas as required.
• Liaising with animal care workers, other technicians and internal staff with regard to the provision of practical student activities.

For a comprehensive list of duties, please refer to the College Job Description.

Essential Criteria:

• HND, degree or similar in a science or animal related discipline.
• Teaching qualification (support will be given to gain accreditation.).
• A commitment to and enthusiasm for the teaching and guidance of students at all levels.
• Effective communication/organisation skills and ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Sound administrative skills.
• Familiarity with Information Learning Technology applications.
• To be able to instruct and assess practical skills.
• Willingness and ability to work outside of normal office hours on occasion (time off in lieu will be granted).

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of presenting animals for the education of students and public.
• Experience in handling and managing animals for educational purposes.
• A background in the animal care industry, together with the commitment to put animals’ needs first.
• Sound experience of teaching and assessing in a college or training environment.
• Experience of teaching A level Biology and/or Chemistry.
• Clean driving licence.
• Assessor awards(training will be provided to achieve these).
• First aid certificate.

Start date: ASAP

Closing date:  02.01.15

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring list check as it is within regulated activity due to Capel Manor College being defined as a ‘specified place’.

Capel Manor College aims to employ a workforce which reflects the community it serves. Therefore applications from minority groups are welcomed. The College is a Two Ticks Employer (Positive About Disabled People) and therefore where applicants indicate they have a disability and meet the essential criteria in the person specification, they will be short-listed for interview.

Capel Manor College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

It is anticipated that candidates who progress from the application stage will be asked to attend the College for an interview within three weeks of the closing date. Therefore, if you do not hear from the College within that time you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please send an e-mail to Capel@r21education.co.uk. You will then be sent the full Job Description, Person Specification and College application form, to be completed and returned before the advertised close date. Please note that the College will not accept CV's in place of completed applications.  

BIRD & SEA LION PRESENTER

BIRD & SEA LION PRESENTER

Hours: In season full time / out of season part time. Flexible hours/ patterns of work is necessary in this post.

APAB Ltd has an exciting opportunity to join our bird and sea lion display team at Pleasurewood Hills Leisure Park, Lowestoft , Suffolk (UK).

The responsibilities of the post will be both varied and rewarding. A diligent personality is required to ensure you achieve the highest standard of animal care and husbandry. In addition to this the candidate will be expected to maintain clean and safe standards of work all sections of the animal department and facilities.

The successful candidate will be expected to be very personable and able to communicate well with visitors, including delivery of scheduled displays throughout the season. Prior experience in the animal care sector, particularly with birds and/or pinnipeds would be an significant advantage although candidates will be judged on their own merits.

To apply for this position please send your CV with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the job to jobs@pleasurewoodhills.com clearly marked for the attention of Dean Gudgeon,Sea Lion Facility Manager.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 17th December.

Hoofstock Keeper - Intern

Newquay Zoo Internships

        Hoofstock Keeper

Closing date for applications 31^st December 2014

Newquay Zoo is part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust family, comprising Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts, Slapton Ley and two urban nature reserves. Newquay Zoo opened in 1969, has become one of the country's top Zoos, contributing towards ground breaking and innovative conservation programmes. It has also proved itself to be one of the best visitor attractions in the South West.

We currently have a vacancy for voluntary internships for a period of 6 months (including a one month probationary period) working with our hoofstock keeping department. Newquay Zoo is open every day and the placements will be full time i.e. a five day working week including some weekends. The main role of the keeping interns will be to attend the husbandry requirements of the hoofstock collection as directed by the Senior Keeper in charge.

All internships are purely voluntary and as such it is with regret that Newquay zoo cannot provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for these positions. To ensure that interns are provided with valuable experience; a training agreement will be completed and reviewed regularly and a training record will be provided upon completion of the placement.  

Objectives of the placement

-        To gain experience and understanding of the work of a zoo animal keeping department.

-        To apply own personal skills and take ownership of a series of tasks and/or a research project.

-        To reflect on training and experience throughout the placement.

Anticipated tasks/training provided

-        Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision, enclosure modification etc.

-        Observations of animals and recording of relevant information.

-        Training in basic research methods.

-        Visitor interaction e.g. answering visitor questions in a polite and sensitive manner.

-        Assisting with student supervision at the direction of the head keeper.

-        Training in animal-management related computer software.

-        Training in all aspects of the company’s code of practise.

Skills Required

-        A qualification in an animal science related discipline would be desirable.

-        Previous animal-related work experience.

-        Good communication skills.

-        Adaptable to different working environments.

-        Able to work in a team and independently.

-        Physically fit for the demands of the post.

To apply for the above position please send a CV and covering letter, indicating which position you are applying for, to Owen Taylor.

Newquay Zoo, Trenance gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ

owen.taylor@newquayzoo.org.uk

Bird Keeper - Intern

Newquay Zoo Internships

       Bird Keeper

Closing date for applications 31^st December 2014

Newquay Zoo is part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust family, comprising Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts, Slapton Ley and two urban nature reserves. Newquay Zoo opened in 1969, has become one of the country's top Zoos, contributing towards ground breaking and innovative conservation programmes. It has also proved itself to be one of the best visitor attractions in the South West.

We currently have a vacancy for voluntary internships for a period of 6 months (including a one month probationary period) working with our bird keeping department. Newquay Zoo is open every day and the placements will be full time i.e. a five day working week including some weekends. The main role of the keeping interns will be to attend the husbandry requirements of the bird collection as directed by the Senior Keeper in charge.

All internships are purely voluntary and as such it is with regret that Newquay zoo cannot provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for these positions. To ensure that interns are provided with valuable experience; a training agreement will be completed and reviewed regularly and a training record will be provided upon completion of the placement.  

Objectives of the placement

-        To gain experience and understanding of the work of a zoo animal keeping department.

-        To apply own personal skills and take ownership of a series of tasks and/or a research project.

-        To reflect on training and experience throughout the placement.

Anticipated tasks/training provided

-        Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision, enclosure modification etc.

-        Observations of animals and recording of relevant information.

-        Training in basic research methods.

-        Visitor interaction e.g. answering visitor questions in a polite and sensitive manner.

-        Assisting with student supervision at the direction of the head keeper.

-        Training in animal-management related computer software.

-        Training in all aspects of the company’s code of practise.

Skills Required

-        A qualification in an animal science related discipline would be desirable.

-        Previous animal-related work experience.

-        Good communication skills.

-        Adaptable to different working environments.

-        Able to work in a team and independently.

-        Physically fit for the demands of the post.

To apply for the above position please send a CV and covering letter, indicating which position you are applying for, to Owen Taylor.

Newquay Zoo, Trenance gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ

owen.taylor@newquayzoo.org.uk 

Animal Keeper: Large Mammals

Animal Keeper: Large Mammals

Twycross Zoo is currently going through an exciting period of change as the zoo develops and we are looking for dynamic, knowledgeable individuals to help lead the teams forward.

We currently have a vacancy for a Grade 1 Keeper on our Large Mammals section, which includes a range of ungulates and carnivores including zebra, nyala, tapir, Amur leopards, meerkats and giraffes which will arrive in 2015.    

At this level you will be able to work effectively without supervision and complete work to a competent and high standard.

Key Responsibilities

·       A hands-on role, working on the section and covering all areas of daily animal husbandry

·       Supporting and working closely with the Deputy Section Head

·       Assisting with staff training

Key Skills & Requirements

·       Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience

·       Able to demonstrate good working knowledge of the natural history and management of key species within the section

·       A good team worker with a positive outlook

·       Excellent communication skills

·       Committed to continued professional development of yourself and other staff

·       An animal related qualification such as ANCMZA or DZMAA would be advantageous

This is a full time position, including weekend duties on a rota system.  Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday, 5% employer’s pension contribution.

Please apply on-line by sending your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org, detailing your salary expectations and notice period.

Closing date for applications:  16^th December 2014

Deputy Section Head: Elephants

Deputy Section Head: Elephants

Twycross Zoo is currently going through an exciting period of change as the zoo develops and we are looking for dynamic, knowledgeable individuals to help lead the teams forward.

The elephants section comprises a herd of 5 Asian elephants, which includes two mother/daughter pairings, ranging in age from 9 months to 28 years old.  A new grass paddock and raised visitor walkway with viewing area was completed this summer to complement the large sand paddock and pool.

Key Responsibilities

·       A hands-on role, working on the section

·       Supervising all areas of daily animal husbandry

·       Developing, supervising and training staff

·       Taking administrative responsibility, alongside other senior staff within the Large Mammals section

Key Skills & Requirements

·       High performing and enthusiastic

·       Proven track record of working with elephants in a protected contact system

·       Good experience of elephant foot care

·       Minimum of 8 years’ experience preferred

·       Able to demonstrate good working knowledge of the natural history and management of elephants

·       Good team worker with positive outlook

·       Excellent communication skills

·       Committed to continued professional development of yourself and other staff

·       An animal related qualification such as ANCMZA or DZMAA

This is a full time position, including weekend duties on a rota system.  Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday, 5% employer’s pension contribution.

Please apply on-line by sending your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org, detailing your salary expectations and notice period.

Closing date for applications:  31^st December 2014