Zookeeper
6 months ago
**Purpose of the role**:
**Key responsibilities**:
- Preparation of approved diets and the carrying out of feeding procedures.
- Maintaining the highest standards of hygiene by cleaning and maintaining exhibits, equipment, and other designated areas.
- Contribute to the development of high standards of husbandry and welfare, developing innovative, enriching, and aesthetic enclosures with the team.
- Observe the behaviour, health and security of animals and report concerns and problems to Lead Keepers or Section Manager.
**About You**:
- Successful completion of the Zookeeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship Programme or a Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) qualification (or equivalent).
- Practical experience of working with animals in a Zoo or aquarium (preferably animal management of exotic species).
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and a pro-active approach to completing tasks beneficial to the section/department.
- Ability to think sustainably and maximise productivity and efficiency.
- An ability to work as part of a team as well as an individual to complete section tasks.
- Demonstrates respectful, punctual, reliable, trustworthy, and diligent behaviour.
- Must hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence
**About Us**:
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
**What do we offer?**
At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:
- Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
- Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension.
- Flexible working - talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
- Holidays - 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
- Wellbeing - access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance - eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
- Complimentary tickets - annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
- Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
- Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
- Family friendly policies - we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
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