An exciting position has arisen for a Senior Keeper to join our team and contribute to our mission at Colchester Zoo in a full-time role working within our carnivore department; a mixed taxa section responsible for Malayan Sun Bear, Amur Leopard, Cheetah, Fennec Fox, Giant Anteater, Asian Short-clawed Otter, Binturong, Red Panda, Pileated Gibbon, Wreathed Hornbill and Lion-tailed Macaque.
The candidate will work within the Animal Department to carry out husbandry duties and maintain high standards of welfare for the animal species in their care. As a senior keeper, the candidate will be required to input ideas for the continual progression and development of animal husbandry, breeding management and enclosure design on the section.
Alongside more senior members of staff, the job holder will be responsible for mentoring and allocating work duties to junior employed staff members; qualified keepers and volunteers; student keepers and work experience students.
The candidate will ensure safe working protocols and practices and have a good understanding of risk assessments.
The job holder will deliver enclosure encounters and experiences to zoo visitors for a range of species across the section.
- Provide excellent husbandry standards and welfare to a range of species
- Mentor and allocate work duties to junior members of staff and volunteers
- Ensure safe working practices across the animal section
- Deliver enclosure encounters and experiences to zoo visitors
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous personal development
- Perform other duties as reasonably directed by the Animal Management Team (Zoological Director, Manager of Living Collections and Head Keeper)
