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Zoo Keeper

We have an exciting opportunity for a Zookeeper at Tilgate Nature Centre where we are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team.

Tilgate Park Nature Centre is a top tourist attraction having been inducted into the Trip Advisor Hall of Fame. Tilgate Park, of which the Nature Centre is one element, receives upwards of 750,000 visitors per year.

As part of a dynamic team caring for a collection of over 70 species (mammals, birds and ectotherms) you will be involved in all aspects of the zoo operation, from visitor experience and enclosure design, through to animal welfare and conservation.

You will be a highly motivated and knowledgeable individual who ideally holds the Diploma in Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) or equivalent qualification.

As a small collection, you will be working with a range of domestic and exotic species (including farm stock, ring-tailed lemur, Andean condor, lowland tapir, serval, Madagascan boa, naked mole rat) in supporting the highest standards of animal husbandry. We are particularly keen to hear from those with an interest in and experience of ectotherm husbandry – especially the administration of environmental management.

Your roles and responsibilities will include but are not limited to, all aspects of animal husbandry, enclosure and site maintenance whilst upholding the highest standards of health and safety.

You will work as part of a small team of dedicated colleagues reporting to the Senior Keepers and and Zoo Manager.
 

Additional information

The post includes weekend work, though a working pattern will be discussed at interview.

For all posts, evening, weekend, Bank Holidays and ‘rest day’ working may be required to cover essential services. Please see Local Pay Agreement for remuneration.

A full and current UK driving licence will be a requirement of the role.

Satisfactory clearance of a Basic Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS) will be a condition of your employment.

Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

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Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.