Zoo Keeper

Chessington World of Adventures
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- £8,968.46**Zoo Keeper - Primates & Carnivores**

**Location**: Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Surrey, KT9 2NE

**Benefits**: Annual salary of £8,968.46 (£22,421.16 FTE), discount on our animal VIP experiences and Go Ape course, discounts on our hotels and a Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world.

With our theme park, zoo, spectacular hotels and glamping as well as our Go Ape courses there are plenty of ROARingly exciting career paths available. We're also a part of the Merlin Entertainments family - associated with attractions like SEA LIFE, LEGOLAND Parks, Madame Tussauds and More

We're currently looking for a Zoo Keeper to join our Mammals team at Britain’s Wildest Adventure

**About the Role**

In this role you will be working alongside gorillas, spider monkeys, squirrel monkeys, callitrichids, asiatic lions, amur tigers and various smaller carnivores amongst many more species.

Taking an active role in the day to day running of our awesome collection, this will include delivering excellent standards of animal husbandry and a fantastic guest experience. You will be part of a team creating the most stimulating environment possible - not just for our guests, but for the animals too - and since we’re big on conservation, education, and research, you’ll have a big part to play in that too by delivering memorable guest engagement and experiences.

You will also be keen to support all areas within our zoo, which will in turn benefit your own personal development. You will ensure the health & safety of yourself, visitors and guests at all times as well as develop a personal training programme in conjunction with your head of section.

**This is an ideal opportunity for a passionate and hard working individual to take their first steps into the exciting world of zoo keeping.**

**What we’re looking for**
- Although no formal qualifications or experience are required for this role, a background in exotic animal management or experience working in a dynamic and fast paced guest focussed organisation would be advantageous.
- You will be a clear and confident speaker, able to engage with the public, delivering fun and educational presentations and more importantly an alert listener, willing to learn and develop.
- You will have passion and excitement for your chosen field, with a keen drive to develop your career as an animal keeper.
- You will be a team player, with a positive, can-do attitude.

**_Applicants must be available for a virtual interview Wednesday 30th August, with successful interviewees being invited to a second stage on-site interview on Wednesday 6th September._**

**What’s on offer?**
- An annual salary of £8,968.46 (£22,421.16 FTE)
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
- Company bonus
- Private pension scheme
- 40% discount online off LEGO
- 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Plus, many more

**_Everyone Matters at Merlin_**:

- At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry._