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Lead Keeper - Safari Park

Longleat has a long history of excellence in caring for Rothschild’s Giraffe, with their breeding and management record second to none.

We are now looking to take this forward and are now seeking someone with a positive aptitude and proven experience in the management of variety hoof stock species. 

We are looking for specific skills including animal behaviour training, diet management and Competency in the use of modern technology and a willingness to learn computer software including ZIMS. 

We also seek enthusiasm, an excellent attention to detail and safety and empathy for colleagues and guests.

Key duties:

• Leading on all aspects of daily husbandry, management of resources, as well as enclosure maintenance and improvement.
• Monitoring and observing health and security of animals, including behaviour patterns; reporting any problems to Team Manager.
• Actively interacting with guests, providing assistance and responding to escalated enquires and complaints.
• Ensuring that section policies and procedures and standard operating procedures are adhered to at all times and assist the Team Manager in policy development.
• Assisting Team Managers in maintaining databases for ex situ populations (EEP/ESB) as well as using ZIMS and working on in situ and ex-situ conservation projects
• Assisting with the preparation of approved diets and carrying out the correct feeding procedures.
• Ensuring that all animal areas are clean and fit for purpose. Including log and reporting any maintenance issues to Team Manager.

Required Skills:

• It is essential you have experience in an animal collection, with specific vocational and technical skills pertaining to the husbandry and management of the managed species.
• Proven history in a supervisory role essential  
• Experience of visitor interactions within an animal organization.
• Be flexible with working hours to meet company requirements
• Have an ability to work under pressure
• Work quickly and efficiently
• Driven by the buzz of working in a busy environment
• A Full UK Clean Driving Licence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

A little about us

At Longleat we offer a day out like no other, our guests are invited to step into the Thynn family home where they will find the finest example of Elizabethan Architecture. They are also immersed into the wild side, where they can visit over 120 species of animals by car, foot, train, bus and boat.

With a core business of around 1 million guests every year, we are passionate about providing immersive experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Why join the Longleat team?

In this unique work environment, you will be surrounded by historic landscapes and listed buildings, all whilst listening to our lions roar and wolves howl.

This is a permanent role working 40 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days, in addition to a range of attractive benefits that include;

• 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (based on shift pattern)
• Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
• Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
• 50% off Annual passes for Friends and Family
• Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
• 20% off VIP Experiences, 10% off Accommodation
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Perks at work
• Range of flexible working schemes

Location:

On Site - Longleat (Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW)