Animal Keeper

Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park

Yorkshire
Closing date for applications is: 29th Oct 2025
Contact: Tilly McGill ) Sector: Animal Care Type: Paid Contract type: Part-time Salary: £23,815 per annum, pro rata

About Role
Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college situated in York. We have a brilliant BIAZA zoological facility which opens to guests on weekends and school holidays. During the week we are open for school visits and Wildlife programmes.

This brand-new role is based within the Zoo team and will focus on all aspects of animal husbandry, with welfare at its forefront - the ideal candidate will be adaptable to work with a variety of species and be responsible for the daily care of several taxa. The ideal candidate will have a keen focus on birds, as we house an array of exotic species and birds of prey. However, this candidate will also be responsible for mammals and will work with both cohesively.

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic candidate with a passion for wildlife. The ideal candidate will be willing to develop themselves, contribute ideas, be able to work alone and as a team.

The ideal candidate will have excellent public engagement skills to facilitate keeper talks to a wide variety of audiences. This role is a permanent two day a week (Weekend) contract but has the scope for further additional hours during busy periods such as school holidays and evenings.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills and have a passion for the natural world and animals, you will be able to follow instructions and have health and safety always in mind. This role also includes supervising work placement students.

Educated to Level 3 or above in a relevant subject, with a Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualification, in return you will receive a generous holiday allowance, ample free parking, canteen facilitates and a range of employee benefits.

For more information, please refer to the job description and personal specification.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

We offer a pleasant, safe and friendly environment to work within a wonderful, likeminded team. We encourage personal development across all areas within the Wildlife Park team.

Interviews:
tbc

Start Date:
The College operates 2 starter/induction days per month to welcome and onboard new members. These are usually the first Monday and third Wednesday of each month (unless there is a bank holiday).

About The College
Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Gateshead.

We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness, Uniformed Public Services and Veterinary Nursing.

Benefits Of Working With Askham Bryan College

• On-site facilities including a fully functional farm, equine centre, wildlife park and VR suite
• Beautiful grounds for outdoor learning, meetings and well-being walks
• Teacher pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• 35 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata, plus Christmas shut down
• Options for flexible working arrangements (role dependent)
• On-site catering including a canteen and shop
• Highly discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
• Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career development opportunities via our on-site L&D Partner
• Continuous support from our Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle Partner
• Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Apply For This Job
Apply via our Askham Bryan College website: Job search