Bird Keeper – Living Collection, Full-Time

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (38 after 5 years

Free entry to wetland centres

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Discounts

Job summary

WWT Slimbridge (Centre) is seeking a passionate and engaging bird keeper to support our Aviculture team. You will balance exciting opportunities, work within the Living Collection Team to meet the Zoo License requirements, and engage with visitor engagement while upholding our Slimbridge Wetland Centre values and behaviours.

The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days in 7 to include weekends and bank holidays. A driving licence is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience across a variety of taxa.
• Proven team player.
• Eager to learn, communicate and succeed.
• Incubation and rearing knowledge.
• Some medical training.
• Interest in animal behaviour.
• Driving licence essential.

Skills

Taxa experience

Teamwork

Learning drive

Incubation & rearing

Medical training

Animal behaviour

Driving licence

Job description

WWT Slimbridge (Centre) is seeking a passionate and engaging bird keeper to support our Aviculture team. You will balance exciting opportunities, work within the Living Collection Team to meet the Zoo License requirements, and engage with visitor engagement while upholding our Slimbridge Wetland Centre values and behaviours.

The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days in 7 to include weekends and bank holidays. A driving licence is essential for this role.