Deputy Team Leader - East of England, United Kingdom - BIAZA

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East of England, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Tom O´Connor

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Colchester Zoo

  • East Anglia
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Sector:


  • Animal Care
    Type:
  • Paid
    Contract type:
  • Fulltime
    Salary:
  • 26,000 p.aColchester Zoo is home to over 180 species in 60 acres of parkland and lakes. The Zoo's mission is to provide a first class experience for all its visitors, at the same time as furthering understanding and respect for animals through education and research. Through visitors' funds Colchester Zoo undertakes breeding programmes for endangered species and supports numerous insitu conservation projects via the Zoo's charitable arm, Action for the Wild and it's very own UmPhafa Private Nature Reserve in South Africa.


An exciting position has arisen for an experienced Deputy Team Leader to join our team and contribute to our mission at Colchester Zoo in a full-time role working within our tiger section.

The tiger section is a mixed taxa section including:

Amur tigers, grey wolves, bush dogs, Barbary macaques, gelada baboons, Philippine spotted deer, smooth-coated otters, Visayan warty pig, Chilean flamingos, African vulture species and various reptile and fish species.


We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and hardworking, with a minimum of 7 years' experience working in a zoological collection.

Excellent customer service, communication and animal husbandry skills are essential, as is previous experience working with category 1 carnivores, supervising staff and managing risk in a zoo environment.


Applicants should have the Diploma in the Management of Zoo Animals and Aquaria or an equivalent qualification and have a full valid driving licence.


This is a permanent position with a start date as soon as is possible and a salary of £26,000 p.a.

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