Animal Keeper Steward

5 hours ago

South East, United Kingdom ZSL - London Zoo Full time

ZSL - London Zoo
- South East**Contact**:
**Sector**:

- Animal Care**Type**:

- Paid**Contract type**:

- Full-timeAn exciting opportunity has arisen at ZSL and we are looking to recruit a part time Stewarding Animal Keeper at ZSL London Zoo in our Primates section to work 7 days in a fortnight (including 2 weekend days during that fortnight). The role will involve the responsibility for visitor engagement and safety in our walkthroughs and general animal keeping duties.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- Assisting with the preparation of approved diets and carrying out the correct feeding procedures.
- Be the point of contact in case of an incident involving a visitor and an animal and advise visitors of correct course of action.
- Cleaning and maintaining exhibits and other designated areas.
- Observing the behaviour, health and security of animals and reporting any problems to the Team Leader or senior staff.
- Assisting with record keeping via a Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS), including personal relevant observations of animal behaviour, health and welfare.
- Supporting positive visitor experiences by good customer service and professional visitor engagement

**Person Specification**
- Skills and knowledge specific to natural history and animal husbandry are desirable
- Good communication skills, team work and experience of dealing with the public are essential.
- This post will require extensive outside working with direct exposure to the weather and animals.

**What do we offer?**

You will have access to a blended program of Wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program as well as regular webinars and activities around mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing. The opportunity to be part of an organisation that is committed to improving diversity and inclusion.

Other benefits include 25 days holiday, life assurance, stakeholder pension (employer contribution is matched up to 12%), complimentary zoo tickets with a 30% discount in shops and online, subsidised canteen, enhanced paternity and maternity leave, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership and access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

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