Job Title
Animal Keeper – maternity cover
Wage/Salary (£/$/€)
£23,151.48
Closing date for applications:
11-Sep-2024
Collection Name
Lotherton Wildlife World -Leeds City Council
Website
Work Address
Lotherton Hall, Off Collier Ln, Lotherton Ln, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB, UK
About the collection
Lotherton’s zoo, Wildlife World, tells the story of the world’s natural heritage. It is a continued development of the original Bird Garden which has been a part of the estate since the 1980s.
Job Description
The animal keeper role is a great opportunity to utilise and expand your existing experience caring for a variety of animal species. You’ll be responsible for the daily preparation of animal diets, feeding and enclosure management, as well as animal observation and contributing to our programme of ‘Meet the Penguins’ and other animal experiences. We encourage continuing professional development and involvement in conservation both within and outside of the zoo. As an animal keeper you will be a vital part of a team of ten delivering this exciting visitor attraction within Lotherton Hall Estate.
About you
As an animal keeper you will bring to the role:
NVQ level 2 in Animal Care or equivalent
Experience of working within a zoo environment
Ability to prepare diets and feed animals
Ability to clean and manage enclosures
Ability to communicate with a wide range of people individually, in groups and at all appropriate levels and work effectively as part of a team.
Responsibilities
To assist the Head Keeper during the movement of livestock and when undertaking animal health checks. This may require animal restraint and handling.
To undertake the daily cleaning of all enclosures and maintenance of ponds.
To undertake food preparation and be familiar with animal food preparation and hygiene methods, that may include strictly controlled specialised dietary requirements.
To assist any improvements required in the facilities at Lotherton Wildlife World, including participation in interior landscaping.
To assist, where appropriate, the Head Keeper in the provision of guided educational tours for visiting school parties and small parties.
To assist in the training of placement students and volunteers in accordance with the Climate Energy and Greenspaces Training and Development plan.
To comply with the Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities policies of the Council and legislation regarding employment conditions.
To comply with the defined procedures and Standing Orders of the Council.
To undertake any other duties as may be commensurate with the post and grade.
To ensure that Climate Energy & Greenspaces Safety Policy and relevant Safe Working Practices are adhered to.
To undertake any training as is deemed necessary for the post.
Qualifications
NVQ 2 in Animal Care or equivalent
Essential requirements
It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
Experience of working within a zoo environment
Ability to prepare diets and feed animals
Ability to clean and manage enclosures
Ability to communicate with a wide range of people individually, in groups and at all appropriate levels and work effectively as part of a team.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Ability to undertake physically demanding work in all weather conditions.
Experience in complying with health and safety requirements.
Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics
Ability to work on own initiative.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with a team.
Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct. Committed to continuous improvement in all areas
Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council. Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
Desirable requirements
It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.
Experience of working with birds
Experience of operating filtration systems
Experience of working with multiple mammal species
Working Hours
37 hours per week
Job Type
Full time
The candidate will be expected to work on:
Bank Holidays, Public Holidays
Staff Benefits
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including: a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions flexible working arrangements subject to service requirements continuing professional development opportunities a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
More information
To apply please visit: https://jobs.leeds.gov.uk/jobs/animal-keeper-req000142 If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact email timothy.connors@leeds.gov.uk
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