Carnivore Keeper & Enrichment Specialist (Full-Time)

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); Greater London; Presencial; GBP 25 000 - 31 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

40 hrs per week

28 days holiday per annum

Pension scheme with employer 3%

£5 daily food allowance

Complimentary Zoo admission tickets

Resumo da oferta

Northumberland Zoo is seeking a dedicated animal care professional to join our team in the Northeast of England. You will conduct day-to-day husbandry, monitor health and welfare, and contribute to engaging exhibits for visitors.

The role requires experience with large and small carnivores, a relevant animal husbandry qualification, and the ability to deliver education sessions and talks. A full driver's license and a flexible, outdoor-ready approach are essential.

Qualificações

• At least 2 years of employment working with animals in a zoological environment.
• Experience with large and small carnivores; bears desirable.
• Qualified in captive wild animal husbandry or related discipline.
• High animal welfare standards in daily husbandry routines.
• Ability to present engaging educational messages to audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Day to day husbandry routines for various species including health and welfare monitoring.
• Researching and implementing behavioural and environmental enrichment opportunities for various species.
• Refurbishing and maintaining exhibits with species specific suitability to promote natural behaviour and ensuring high standards of presentation for zoo visitors.
• Strict adherence to risk assessments, bio security and safe working practices.
• Taking ownership for the presentation of the wider zoo site by maintaining high standards of presentation with a positive attitude and professional manner.
• Carrying out animal experiences, talks, displays and occasionally assisting the education department in planning and carrying out education session to school groups and visitors ensuring the zoos mission messages are being delivered.

Conhecimentos

Animal husbandry

Behaviour observation

Animal enrichment

Public education

Teamwork

Formação académica

Captive wild animal husbandry background

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Northumberland Zoo is seeking a dedicated animal care professional to join our team in the Northeast of England. You will conduct day-to-day husbandry, monitor health and welfare, and contribute to engaging exhibits for visitors.

The role requires experience with large and small carnivores, a relevant animal husbandry qualification, and the ability to deliver education sessions and talks. A full driver's license and a flexible, outdoor-ready approach are essential.