Qualified/senior Keeper

5 months ago

Herne Bay, United Kingdom Wildwood Trust Full time

Overall responsibility will involve

**Duties**
- Assist with the preparation of approved diets and carrying out the correct feeding strategies for various species, feed into the nutritional elements of diets based on section and veterinary based research
- Contribute to the development of high standards of husbandry and welfare, supporting the development of innovative, enriching and aesthetic enclosures with the team.
- Oversee husbandry and conservation breeding of specific species working collaboratively with colleagues and the conservation team for species destined for release.
- Feed into team meetings and support the mentorship of less experienced colleagues helping them to evolve within the section and industry.
- Assisting or directing Living Collection colleagues, with veterinary, training, behaviour, enrichment and other relevant animal related procedures.
- Presenting relevant material at conferences or in media based situations as required and presenting keeper talks as requested
- Familiarity and compliance with all health and safety protocols and documentation. This includes emergency procedures, risk assessment and safe working practices.
- Support positive visitor experiences by answering questions in a friendly and helpful manner, ensuring that visitors leave with a good impression of the Living Collections team and Wildwood as an experience.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the role of a modern animal collection in terms of conservation, research and education.
- As requested by the head of section, Director, or other departments, support broader Wildwood activities such as late evening/ weekend functions, animal encounters, PR photo calls/filming, VIP encounters, Keeper for a Day, and other Wildwood events.
- Inputting animal records and data onto daily record sheets and the ZIMS database etc.
- Support internal communication through presenting work to internal Wildwood colleagues at appropriate forums.
- Be prepared to travel mostly within the UK to visit other collections (including our sister park in Devon), release sites or work with project partners on occasion
- Some media work may be required which will involve speaking confidently and comprehensively.

NB: This job description is designed to outline a range of main duties that may be encountered. It is not designed to be an exhaustive list of tasks and can be varied in consultation with the post holder in order to reflect changes in the job or the organisation.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- The successful applicant will have practical experience of working with a range of caqrnivore species. Skills and knowledge specific to the animal husbandry, management and care.
- A Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) qualification (or equivalent) is compulsory for this role, for internal appointment to have passed the qualified keeper attributes.

**Knowledge**
- Familiarity and compliance with all health and safety protocols and documentation. This includes emergency procedures, risk assessment and safe working practices. Ability to instruct trainee keepers, volunteers and other section guests in the above.
- Broad taxonomic knowledge on a range of species managed within zoological collections but particularly native species.
- Knowledge of husbandry, exhibition, diet and reproduction. Take responsibility for furthering your knowledge by liaising with senior colleagues, or those with specific knowledge of different species. Utilise other Wildwood trust resources and departments and explore opportunities for furthering knowledge.
- Understanding of behavioural enrichment and conditioning programs and an understanding of their importance in the role of husbandry.
- Knowledge of techniques used to handle specific animals should catch ups or veterinary procedures require this.
- Knowledge and interest in UK conservation projects, specifically relating to carnivores. A willingness to travel on occasion to meet project partners or view projects.

**Skills & Abilities**
- Ability to manage daily designated duties and an awareness of who to contact, and the appropriate method, should assistance be required.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and a pro-active approach to completing tasks beneficial to the section/department.
- Flexibility is required in order to support the broader zoological collection as well as the post holder’s specific section.
- Working with animals requires detailed levels of concentration on both noting animal behaviour and changes to behaviour as well as remembering to lock doors and close slides. The ability to tell others of your need to concentrate at specific times if disrupted.
- An ability to carry out agreed veterinary treatments accurately as determined by veterinary staff, administering correct doses and recording appropriately for colleagues to acknowledge.
- Have the confidence to carry out tasks independently, whilst also having the ability to work productively and successfully with a

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