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Job Title

Seasonal Animal Centre Keeper

Job reference

#EJR011206

Date posted

05/11/2021

Application Closing date

15/11/2021

Job type

Part-Time

Salary package

£25,137 – £26,520 pa inclusive (Pro Rata) Grade 5

Job description

6 months Fixed Term Contract, 14 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday)

Hanwell Zoo is an award winning animal centre in Ealing, West London. We are looking to recruit a new member to our highly successful team. The zoo plays a key role in the local community and houses a number of exotic mammal and bird species.

We are looking for an individual with practical experience in a zoo setting to assist in the daily care and husbandry of the animal collection at Hanwell Zoo.

The successful candidate will have a relevant animal husbandry qualification or equivalent animal husbandry experience.

The development of the animal collection and the education provision we provide has been key to the success of the animal centre.

The successful candidate would have to:

  • Demonstrate their strengths in the above areas
  • Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills to interact with visitors
  • A high level of customer care.

The successful candidate would also be expected to work with a number of community groups and volunteers on a regular basis.

This is a weekend only position for 6 months

Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

For further information about the post, please call Jim Gregory on 07956 362341

Closing date: 15 November 2021

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