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Birds Keeper - London

Employer
Zoological Society of London
Location
London
Salary
£367.88 per week
Closing date
24 Mar 2019

Seasonal Keeper - Birds (Various Contracts available)

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. 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. Through the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists and our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos, we guide and enable others in the UK and all across the world. Inspiring, informing, empowering – working for wildlife. 

Role Profile

We are looking to recruit two Animal Keeper to work on our Birds section at ZSL London Zoo. The role will involve assisting keepers in the day to day husbandry of a large and diverse bird’s collection. Duties will mainly include food preparation and maintaining zoo exhibits to a high standard. Applicants should have a methodical approach to husbandry and great attention detail as well as an interest in breeding programmes and conservation. Practical experience with a range of exotic birds would be advantageous.

We have 2 roles available, one role will be full-time and will be for a 6 month period. The other role will be part-time and will be at an average of 18.75 hours per week until September 2019. This role will be working every Wednesday and Thursday plus one weekend every four weekends.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assisting as instructed with the cleaning of designated areas.
  • Assisting as instructed with all aspects of animal husbandry on a daily basis.
  • Assisting under instruction with the preparation of approved diets.
  • Assisting under instruction/supervision the carrying out of correct feeding procedures where this is deemed appropriate by the Team Leader
  • Ensuring that safety and emergency procedures are followed at all times.
  • Maintaining courteous and helpful relations with visitors.
  • Reporting defects and repairs required to the Team Leader or more senior staff.
  • Assisting in various projects related to animal management as directed by senior animal management staff.

Person Specification

  • Have great customer service and communication skills as there will be a need to engage and interact with visitors.
  • Broad taxonomic knowledge on a range of bird species managed within zoological collections.
  • Willingness to work on and learn about evolving husbandry management within zoological collections to include positive re-enforcement training for behavioural management and varied methods of enrichment for a range of species.
  • Be able to demonstrate initiative and a pro-active approach to completing tasks beneficial to the section/department without always waiting to be asked.

To Apply

Applicants will need to upload their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button.

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