Experienced Falconer
Zoo
Beds Closing date for applications is: 1st Mar 2025Contact: | Fiona Thompson ([email protected]) |
Sector: | Animal Care |
Type: | Paid |
Contract type: | Full-time |
Salary: | Highly Competitive Salary |
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Falconer/Bird Keeper to join our team. This role involves the daily care, training, and maintenance of our birds, ensuring their health and well-being. Falconry experience is a must.
Key Responsibilities:
· Cleaning: Maintain cleanliness of aviaries, enclosures, and work areas.
· Feeding: Prepare and provide appropriate diets for all birds.
· Flying & Training: Train and fly birds for enrichment
· Weighing Birds: Monitor and record bird weights to ensure optimal health.
· Maintenance: Conduct routine checks and minor repairs within the bird section to maintain a safe and suitable environment.
Requirements:
· Previous experience in bird care, ideally with birds of prey.
· Falconry experience is highly desirable.
· Strong observational and record-keeping skills.
· Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
· A passion for avian conservation, welfare, and training.
· Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Benefits:
· Opportunity to work with a diverse range of bird species.
· Training and professional development opportunities.
· Competitive salary
Apply for this job:
If you have a love for birds and experience in avian care, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected]