Animal Keeper - Herpetology
Marwell Zoo
South East Closing date for applications is: 3rd Oct 2024| Contact: | Jo Cuff ([email protected]) |
| Sector: | Animal Care |
| Type: | Paid |
| Contract type: | Full-time |
| Salary: | £24,648.00 per annum |
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Animal Keeper to join our Herpetology team on a full-time, permanent basis.
We are looking for candidates with a strong understanding of natural history and biology, and who can apply this to lower vertebrate and invertebrate husbandry and welfare practices.
This post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a variety of species such as prehensile tailed skink, Burmese black tortoise, crocodile monitor and more. We have exciting plans for our collection and exhibits, offering great opportunities for section, team and personal development.
The successful candidate will have a background in managing naturalistic, planted exhibits that promote natural behaviours and high-quality guest experience. Knowledge of life support system technologies is essential.
Strong communication skills, teamwork and creative thinking are key to this position. In this role you will support the senior keeper and team leader, plus other teams in the organisation as required.
In return we will offer you support, training and continued professional development, not to mention a fantastic working environment! You can also expect free entry to the park.
Apply for this job:
If you would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation to become a part of the Marwell Family, please view the full candidate brief on the Marwell Website and send a completed application form to [email protected].
