Conservation jobs in United Kingdom
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Animal Keeper - Foot Safari
Job summary
A prominent wildlife conservation organization in East Midlands is seeking an Animal Keeper for a fixed-term zero hour contract. The ideal candidate will work with various species, maintain safety standards, and provide educational support to visitors. Passion for animal welfare, flexibility, and previous experience in a zoological setting are essential. The role requires excellent communication and customer service skills, and candidates must have their own transport.
Qualifications
- Passionate about animal welfare & conservation.
- Highly motivated and flexible.
- Previous experience working with animals, preferably in a zoological setting.
- Age 18 or over.
Responsibilities
- Work with various species including birds, mammals, and reptiles.
- Maintain a safe environment by adhering to protocols.
- Provide customer-facing support on animal welfare and conservation.
- Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Have own transport.
Skills
Location: East Midlands. Closing date for applications: 8th Feb 2026.
The Animal Encounters department is recruiting reliable, confident team members for a fixed‑term zero hour contract.
- Work with a variety of species including birds, small mammals, primates, reptiles and invertebrates.
- Maintain a safe environment for staff and visitors by adhering to risk assessments and protocols.
- Provide customer‑facing support, including presentation and education on animal welfare & conservation.
- Work a flexible schedule: 5 days per week, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Have own transport.
- Passionate about animal welfare & conservation.
- Highly motivated, flexible and committed to Woburn Safari Park’s high standards.
- Previous practical experience working with a range of animals, preferably in a zoological setting.
- Age 18 or over.
- Demonstrable presentation, customer service, education and communication skills, negotiation and problem‑solving abilities.
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