Keeper - Herpetology & Invertebrates

**Keeper Herpetology and Invertebrates**
**Temporary contract, 40 hours per week**

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Keeper in our Herpetology & Invertebrates team, working in a setting like no other

**The Package**
- Temporary contract (3 months duration)
- Hours of work are 40 hours per week, worked 10 days out of 14, including weekends and Bank Holidays as rostered.
- 33 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Salary of £26,702.81 per annum
- Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus a number of complimentary tickets for your family and friends
- Access to healthcare plan
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks
- Pension scheme with generous employer contributions of up to 9%

**Our Requirements**
- A HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or equivalent experience
- Proven experience of working in a Zoo or Aquarium setting with relevant Ectotherms in particular Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates
- Outstanding observational skills, attention to detail and be committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of animal health and welfare are met
- A thorough understanding of the contribution that ex situ populations can make to education, science and conservation
- Excellent exhibit theming skills
- Strong teamwork skills, adaptable to work in a group and independently
- Good competence in internal and external communications
- Competency in the use of computers and basic software packages, including Microsoft Teams, ZIMS software, in order to maintain accurate records

Although not essential, the following would be desirable:

- Experience of working in field conservation and conducting research projects
- Experience in conducting and publishing scientific research

**More About Us**

We’re not just an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction that’s home to 20,000 incredible animals. We’re not just the UK’s most popular zoo. We’re a major wildlife charity that’s committed to the recovery of endangered species, globally. And, as the world faces an extinction crisis, we’re making a hugely significant contribution to conservation at a time when it’s needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.