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Chester Zoo is looking for someone to take care of the lions, tigers and bears
Think you’re up for the job?
Calling all animal lovers: Chester Zoo is on the look out for someone to look after their lions, tigers and bears.
The UK’s leading charity zoo has what could be many people’s dream job opportunity: there is a vacancy for a Keeper to join the Carnivores team in a role that, according to the job description on the Chester Zoo website, ‘offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide variety of mammal species.’
Some of the species the successful candidate will be looking after include Sumatran tigers, Asiatic lions, giant otters, African painted dogs, and two species of bear.
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As well as ensuring all the animals and visitors of the zoo are well cared for, the successful candidate will be expected to join Chester Zoo’s team of ‘passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people’ to do everything they can to prevent extinction and discover new conservation ideas.
The job description on the Chester Zoo website also says the successful applicant for the Keeper – Carnivores role is going to need the following:
A HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or equivalent experience, proven experience in the care and management of a variety of carnivore species in a zoo or safari park setting, knowledge and experience in modern zoo animal husbandry, outstanding observational skills with excellent attention to detail, experience of working within strict Safe Working Practices and a full driving licence valid in the UK.
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The role is forty hours per week, worked ten days out of fourteen including weekends and Bank Holidays. The salary is £21,934.33 per annum alongside a range of ‘amazing’ benefits.
Reckon you’re up to the job? All you need to do is send off a CV and complete the application form highlighting your skills and experience, including a written explanation as to why you believe you should be considered for the role, before the closing date, Friday August 20th.
You can apply for the role here.