Seasonal Browse Operative
ZSL - London Zoo
South East Closing date for applications is: 28th Jul 2023| Contact: | HR ([email protected]) |
| Sector: | Conservation |
| Type: | Paid |
| Contract type: | Full-time |
| Salary: | £11.03 per hour |
https://careers-zsl.icims.com/jobs/3242/seasonal-browse-operative/jobPosition Details:
Position: Seasonal Browse Operative–full-time/ 5 month fixed-term
Salary: £11.03 per hour
Location: ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Overview of the Role
Supporting the Browse Operative and Browse Management Officer with the harvesting and collecting of browse for the distribution to animal sections at Whipsnade and London Zoos.
Key Responsibilities
Main duties will include:
- Assist with the harvest, collection, and distribution of browse material to animal sections at both Zoos.
- Assist with the waste management of spent browse.
- Assist with record keeping of browse species suitability and deliveries.
- Assist with planned preventative maintenance checks and other Health & Safety inspections of equipment.
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a full clean driving license valid in the UK (Cat. B and above).
- Have a reasonable level of plant identification skills.
- Have a reasonable knowledge of toxic plants.
- Have practical experience of working in horticulture or land-based management, ideally in a zoo; OR
- Have practical animal experience (as a keeper, veterinarian etc.).
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds.
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
· 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 to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
· Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity and paternity packages
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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 from our website by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button. Jobs | Zoological Society of London (ZSL) | Seasonal Browse Operative in London and Whipsnade Zoo | Careers at London and Whipsnade Zoo (icims.com)
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected].
Closing date for applications: Midnight (23:59) on 28th July 2023
The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728.
