Trainee Keeper: Pets@Twycross
(Temporary Contact - 6 months maternity cover)

We currently have a vacancy to cover maternity leave on the Pets@Twycross section. This section manages a range of domestic and exotic pet species and hosts a variety of interactive animal activities using these individuals. Public engagement and interaction is one of the main functions of this area. This position is a key role which will involve working on the section, covering basic areas of animal husbandry and regular interaction with the public.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual with an interest in zoo animal management and education. You must be committed to continued professional development and be a good team worker. Some zoo keeping experience and an animal-related qualification would be advantageous.

The role is temporary and likely to last for 6 months, working on a full time basis, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday per annum, 5% employer's pension contribution (after qualifying period).

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org.

Closing date: 8th August 2013

Trainee Animal Keeper: Large Mammals

We currently have a vacancy for a Trainee Animal Keeper on the Large Mammals section. The section manages a range of ungulate and carnivore species including Amur leopard, snow leopard, meerkat, Bactrian camel, Kirk's dik dik and Asian elephant. This is a key role which will involve working on the section, covering all areas of animal husbandry including feeding, cleaning, training and record keeping; as well as interacting with the zoo visitors.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, high performing individual with an interest in zoo animal management. You must be committed to continued professional development and be a good team worker. Some zoo keeping experience and an animal-related qualification, such as the BIAZA approved ANCMZA or DZMAA, would be advantageous.

The role is full time, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform, 31 days holiday per annum, 5% employer's pension contribution (after qualifying period).

If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org.

Closing date: 8th August 2013