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Senior Keeper

About Us

Manor Wildife Park is a facility dedicated to animal welfare and education about the natural world. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of animal care and creating engaging experiences for visitors.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Animal Keeper to join our team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily animal care, supervising staff, and ensuring excellent welfare standards and progression across the collection.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of animal keepers as part of the senior animal team. 
• Ensure high standards of animal welfare, husbandry, and enrichment.
• Oversee feeding, cleaning, and habitat maintenance routines
• Monitor animal health and liaise with veterinary staff as required.
• Maintain accurate records (diet sheets, medical logs, breeding records)
• Assist with training and development of staff and work experience placements.
• Contribute to conservation, breeding, and research programmes.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and licensing regulations.
• Engage with visitors through talks, demonstrations, or educational activities

Essential requirements

• At least 5 years experince working in a zoological facility.
• Experience with record-keeping systems (e.g. ZIMS)
• Previous supervisory or senior keeper experience.
• Relevant qualification (e.g. Animal Management, Zoology, or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare standards and husbandry practices
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Physically fit and capable of manual work
• Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and holidays
• Full UK driving license.

Desirable Skills

• Gun license.
• First aid certification (human and/or animal)
• Tractor licence.
• Strimmer/ chainsaw ticket.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Uniform provided
• The chance to work closely with a diverse range of animals and a friendly, progressive, inclusive team.