Chester Zoo has an opportunity to join its team as a keeper of several bird species including parrots and penguins. The zoo – situated around 40 miles from Manchester – is the most visited in the UK, welcoming 2m people through its gates every year, according to its website.
It describes itself as a “modern [and] progressive zoo,” with its staff “on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.” It boasts more than 20,000 animals across its 128 acres of zoological gardens, as well as more than 1,000 staff that keep it running.
Chester Zoo currently has a range of job opportunities posted on its website, including the position of Lead Keeper on one of its large and varied bird sections. So, if you fancy yourself as a bit of a Doctor Dolittle, or a real-life Mister Popper, then this job could be for you.
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The role will involve assisting with the daily care and management of several bird species including parrots and penguins – or Psittaciformes and Sphenisciformes. The listing reads: “The Lead Keeper role will involve supporting the Assistant Team Manager in the daily management of the section along with leading, training and working closely with other team members under the direction of the Team Manager to ensure the highest standards are met.
“The successful candidate will provide extensive knowledge and proven expertise in bird husbandry and management with a wide variety of species within a zoological environment.”
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It adds: “This role may involve representing Chester Zoo and the team for media interviews and internal and external meetings workshops and conferences. Therefore, excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.”
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience working as an aviculturist in a zoological or conservation–breeding facility, as well as a Higher National Diploma (HND) or degree level qualification in a zoological related science. The Lead Keeper position is a permanent, full-time role with 40 hours per week required.
The zoo offers an annual salary of £26,487.02, plus a range of benefits including 33 days annual leave per year. Staff are also entitled to a staff pass for the zoo – plus complimentary tickets for friends and family – and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets and a host of retailers and eateries.
The closing date for applications is February 13, however the shortlisting of applicants and interviews will take place while the advert is live and it will close when the successful candidate is found.
You can find out more about the role and apply here.
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