Instructor Keeper- Zoo and Birds York, England
Job description
Instructor Keeper – Animal Management (Birds)
Full Time, Permanent post (37 hours per week)
York Campus
Salary: SP 15 - 17 | £20,456 - £21,657
Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college with campuses across the North of England.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Instructor Keeper to join our Animal Management Department here at our York campus. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is capable of working with others and is responsible, passionate and knowledgeable about the overall animal management sector and has an enthusiastic approach to animal husbandry and welfare.
The post will require you to work with a range of species within the park and deliver practical modules to Level 2 and 3 learners including assessments.
Reporting to the Wildlife Park Managers Responsibilities include the day to day care and management of the animal section, general cleaning, feeding, maintenance and record keeping of the animal species. You will be part of the Zoo and Birds Team and we are especially interested in someone with a focus on birds.
Applicants should be educated to at least a level 3 in an animal related subject, and a degree in an animal related subject would be advantageous.
In return, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, ample free parking, canteen facilities and a range of employee benefits as well as the opportunity to work within spectacular grounds.
Closing Date: 31/05/23
Interviews: TBC
