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Bird Keeper

We are delighted to be offering an exciting opportunity for a full-time Bird Keeper to join our team.

Birdworld is at an exciting stage of large-scale development. Set within 26 acres of beautiful, landscaped gardens, Birdworld is one of the largest bird parks in the country and is home to a diverse collection of species. We are offering a unique career opportunity for a Bird Keeper to join our living collections team.

Supporting the Aviculture Team Lead, you will be an important addition to the team, focused on the day-to-day husbandry of the diverse aviculture collection, along with other bird keepers and with the support and guidance of senior bird keepers.

Successful candidate will:

·       Work alongside the keeper to implement and develop all things relating to husbandry, diets and training plans within the Bird Team.

·       Hold an animal related qualification.

·       Have minimum three years’ experience working within a recognised zoological collection, ideally specialising in birds.

·       Have strong communication skills and great time management.

·       Have keen observation skills, basic maintenance skills, and be able to prioritise tasks and juggle responsibilities to ensure the highest standard of care for the collection.

·       Experience with Parrot and Penguin husbandry preferrable but not essential.

·       Experience in incubation and handrearing techniques preferred.

·       Enjoy, and demonstrate a passion for aviculture, offering exceptional and engaging experiences to our visitors.

·       Enjoy working outside in all weathers.

This role offers:

·       Full-time position, working 38 hours a week.

·       Working with a wide range of fantastic species including parrots, hornbills, penguins, owls, cranes, flamingos, and various softbills.

·       Extensive in-house training as well as opportunities to develop and expand your skills in wider keeper programmes and workshops.

·       Current rate of pay for this role is £24,620PA.

In return for your hard work and dedication, there are a range of benefits attached to this role, including:

·       28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 after 12 months.

·       Alternate weekends off.

·       A chance to join our dynamic team of keepers.

·       Extensive in-house training including incubation techniques and hand-rearing experience. Assorted opportunities to broaden your knowledge.

·       Paid overtime at standard hourly rate for position.

·       Full outdoor-appropriate uniform.

• Generous Company Discount scheme.
• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 after 12 months.
• Retail discount scheme, saving money on day-to-day spending, days out, and gifts.
• Cycle Scheme, helping spread the cost of a bike and saving on tax.
• Health Cash Plan, for a small monthly contribution access a 24-hour online GP service recover costs for dental and optical appointments and more.
• Time off to support local charities, with an annual paid Charity Day
• Wellbeing support with internal Mental Health First Aiders and external Assistance Program providing free counselling and advice for you and your family.
• Company pension scheme for eligible employees