Storesperson

BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums); Scotland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A wildlife conservation charity in Scotland is looking for a part-time Stock Control Assistant at Edinburgh Zoo. The role involves ensuring food supply, maintaining stock control records, and transporting goods. The ideal candidate should have standard grade qualifications and a full UK driving licence. Starting salary ranges from £23,868 to £24,378 per annum with additional benefits such as 34 days annual leave and access to a healthcare plan.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Discount in retail/catering

Access to healthcare plan

Employer contributory pension scheme

Staff membership for free zoo entry

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and understanding of stock control systems.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food supply is delivered to animal areas daily.
• Assist in control of stock levels.
• Transport goods around the park as required.

Skills

Stock control knowledge

Attention to detail

Full UK driving licence

Education

Standard grade level or equivalent qualifications

Job description

RZSS - Edinburgh Zoo

Scotland Closing date for applications is: 15th Oct 2025

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.

Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park are our gateways to the natural world through which people can experience nature.

This is an exciting role to assist in the provision of stores section services to the Living Collections Department at Edinburgh Zoo in line with agreed procedures and quality standards and in support of RZSS’ vision and mission.

This is a fixed term position to help provide cover to the Stores department, working part time, 15 hours per week to 31 December 2025.

How you you’ll contribute to our mission: Some of the things you’ll do:

• Ensures food supply comes into the zoo and is delivered to the animal areas each day as a priority.
• Assists in the control of stock levels, including annual and other regular stock takes.
• Maintains stock control records and other stock control activities in line with agreed procedures and standards.
• Issues and transports goods around the park to meet the requirements of the relevant animal sections daily.
• Collects agreed goods, supplies and samples from sections around the park, as well as suppliers, before delivering as required.
• Maintains the safe and clean condition of the stores section and vehicles, and reports all items requiring maintenance as set out in the relevant procedures.

What we’re looking for:

• Educated to standard grade level or equivalent qualifications
• Basic knowledge and understanding of stock control systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Accuracy and attention to detail in record-keeping

What you’ll get in return:

• Starting salary of £23,868 or £24,378 per annum (offer based on experience - prorated for the duration of the contract)
• 34 days annual leave (per annum - will be prorated for the duration of the contract)
• Discount in both retail/catering
• Access to a healthcare plan
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), that provide 24-hour counselling and support, including health, legal, finance, wellbeing and family advice
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK and Basic Disclosure check.

Please note that shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live. The advert will close once a successful candidate has been found.

Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications, as soon as possible.

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.

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If your enquiry is urgent and you need a response before the BIAZA office reopens, please call Jo Judge on 07593 580602. If you wish to reach one of our members, please contact them directly.

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales number 6789783. Registered Office Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY. Registered Charity Number is 1128168 and SC040783 (Scotland)