Animal Keeper - Birds
Marwell Zoo
South East Closing date for applications is: 17th Jan 2025| Contact: | Jo Cuff ([email protected]) |
| Sector: | Animal Care |
| Type: | Paid |
| Contract type: | Full-time |
| Salary: | £24,648.00 |
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Animal Keeper to join our Birds Team on a full-time basis.
We are looking for candidates with a strong understanding of natural history and biology, and who can apply this to avian husbandry and welfare practices.
This post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a variety of bird species across multiple taxonomic groups. 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 lighting and heating technologies is desirable.
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 and great event discounts.
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 our website and send a completed application form to [email protected].
