Keeper - Twilight

Chester Zoo; England; Vor Ort; GBP 25.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff pass

Cycle to work

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Employee tickets for friends andFamily

Zusammenfassung

Chester Zoo is recruiting a Keeper – Small Mammals to join the Small Mammal Team on a permanent 40-hour contract. The role focuses on high standards of husbandry, welfare and exhibitry for a diverse collection of mammals, including aardvarks and red pandas.

You will supervise students and interns, deliver memorable experiences and work as part of a large, collaborative team. The successful candidate will have strong practical knowledge of small mammal husbandry, be able to develop ideas for

Qualifikationen

• Experience in small mammal husbandry.
• Relevant zoological qualification or equivalent experience.
• Excellent observational skills.
• Ability to work evenings for events and activities.
• Full UK driving licence (license).

Aufgaben

• Maintain high standards of husbandry and welfare for small mammals.
• Supervise students and interns who work with Keepers to undertake daily care duties.
• Deliver memorable and informative experiences for visitors.
• Work independently as well as part of a large team.
• Be willing to cover evening events and other activities requiring a keeper presence.

Kenntnisse

Animal husbandry

Observational skills

Team player

Verbal communication

Ausbildung

Zoological qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

ZIMS software

Jobbeschreibung

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

Permanent contract

The Package

• £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

Closing date for applications is 17 November 2026.