Records Assistant

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Peak Wildlife Park in the West Midlands is seeking a Records Assistant on a part-time basis (one day a week) to help keep animal records and related paperwork accurate. This paid role supports the Animal Manager and Head Keeper, with full training provided.

You'll need exceptional attention to detail, comfort with office systems, and a proactive mindset to learn new processes. The position offers a practical entry point into the zoo and conservation sector, with a straightforward, flexible

Qualifications

• Excellent general office skills and proficiency with admin systems.
• Outstanding attention to detail; core requirement.
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently on a fixed day.
• No zoo experience required; full training provided.
• Interest in animals or conservation is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain animal records accurately and up to date
• Check paperwork for completeness and correctness
• File and organise documents for easy retrieval
• Flag missing, out-of-date, or inconsistent records
• Learn new systems and processes as they are introduced
• Provide general administrative support to the Animal Manager

Skills

Office skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Learning mindset

Admin systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Record-keeping software

Job description

Peak Wildlife Park

West Midlands Closing date for applications is: 31st Oct 2026

Contact: Yaz Walker ([e-mail]) Sector: Administration Type: Paid Contract type: Part-time Salary: £13.50 per hour

Peak Wildlife Park is looking for a sharp, highly organised Records Assistant to help keep our animal records and other paperwork accurate. This is a part-time role, one day a week; a brilliant entry point for someone office-competent who wants to build a career in the zoo and conservation sector.

About The Role

You'll support the Animal Manager and Head Keeper in checking and maintaining our animal records, making sure everything is correct, complete, and properly filed. We're looking for someone with genuinely exceptional attention to detail, the kind of person who spots the error everyone else missed, and who's excited to learn how a wildlife park handles its records and regulatory paperwork.

What You'll Be Doing

• Helping keep animal records accurate and up to date
• Checking paperwork carefully for completeness and correctness
• Filing and organising documents so they're easy to find
• Flagging anything that looks missing, out of date, or inconsistent
• Picking up new systems and processes as you go
• Providing general administrative support to the Animal Manager as needed

What We're Looking For

• Excellent general office skills; confident with admin, systems, and computers
• Outstanding attention to detail; this is the single most important thing
• A genuine appetite for learning and taking on new challenges
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on a set day each week
• No previous zoo experience necessary; full training given
• An interest in animals or conservation is a bonus, not a requirement

This is a great opportunity for someone dynamic and promising who wants to grow with us.