Keeper - Twilight

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 25.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff pass and free visits

Multiple complimentary tickets for you

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare plan

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

33 days annual leave per year

Zusammenfassung

Chester Zoo in the UK is seeking a Keeper – Small Mammals to join the Small Mammal Team and uphold top standards of husbandry, welfare and exhibitory. The role involves supervising students, delivering memorable experiences, and collaborating across departments.

Successful candidates will have strong husbandry knowledge, zoo experience with small mammals, and excellent observational and communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent husbandry knowledge and high exhibitory standards.
• Enthusiastic team player with willingness to develop ideas.
• Experience with small mammal species in zoo settings preferred.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to assess risks and follow safe working practices.

Aufgaben

• Maintain high standards of husbandry and exhibitory on the Small Mammal Team.
• Supervise students and interns in daily animal care tasks.
• Deliver memorable and informative experiences for visitors.
• Work independently while contributing to a large team.
• Share knowledge with colleagues and departments.

Kenntnisse

Husbandry

Observational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Risk assessments

Problem solving

Full UK driving licence

Ausbildung

Zoological qualification

Tools

ZIMS software

Computers basics

Jobbeschreibung

Chester Zoo

North West Closing date for applications is: 17th Nov 2026

Contact: Alexandra McGinn ([e-mail]) Sector: Education Type: Paid Contract type: Full-time Salary: 27,500

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

The Package

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.

Permanent contract

• £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.