Senior Zookeeper Crawley, West Sussex, South East England, England
Job description
- Reference: NHS416
- Division: Community Services
- Salary: £27,804.00 - £30,153.00 per annum
- Contract type: Permanent
- Posted on: 07 June 2023
- Interview date: 05 July 2023
- Extra payment(s): Weekend working 14%
- Positions: 1
- Category: Community and streets
- Grade: F
- Working hours: 37 per week
- Closing date: 26 June 2023
- Location: Tilgate Park, Crawley
- Location type: Onsite
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Zookeeper at Tilgate Nature Centre where we are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team.
Tilgate Nature Centre is located in Tilgate Park, a top tourist attraction that receives upwards of 750,000 visitors per year. It has also been inducted into the Trip Advisor Hall of Fame.
As part of a dynamic team caring for a collection of around 500 animals, you will be involved in all aspects of the zoo, from visitor experience and enclosure creation, through to animal welfare and conservation. The zoo has undergone a period of change and we are looking to fully embed our clean, safe and well maintained standards alongside our ambition to attract new species.
You will be a knowledgeable individual who holds a DMMZA or equivalent qualification, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and operating procedures.
You will be working with a range of exotic species while helping to deliver the highest levels of animal husbandry. The role is a varied one and the successful candidate will get the chance to work with a wide range of taxa, including small mammals, domestic stock, reptiles, amphibians and birds.
Your roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, all elements of animal husbandry, enclosure maintenance and site maintenance. You will work as part of a small team of dedicated colleagues reporting to the zoo manager and deputising in their absence. As a Senior Zookeeper you need to be highly motivated and able to coach, support and mentor colleagues.
Additional information
- The post is from Tuesday to Saturday, with Sunday and Monday as non-working days
- Evening, weekend, Bank Holiday and ‘rest day’ working may be required to cover essential services. Please see Local Pay Agreement for remuneration
- A full and current UK driving licence will be a requirement of the role
- Satisfactory clearance of a standard Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS) will be a condition of employment as the post involves regular contact with children and vulnerable adults
Employee benefits
We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.
Our way of working
Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.
Safer recruitment
Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
How to apply
Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.
For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email [email protected], Tilgate Park Zoo Manager, or call on 07818 452 962.
