An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Fife Zoo as a Keeper or Senior Keeper with particular experience and expertise in birds. You will work 38 hours per week over 5 days which will include weekends and bank holidays.
We are seeking a keeper excited and enthused about working in a developing small zoo that is working at high standards. Fife Zoo is now a full EAZA accredited member. We need someone who is flexible, resourceful and innovative and will embrace the challenges and pace .
Reporting to our Lead Keeper, this is an opportunity for a keeper with some experience to utilise their avian management skills to play a leading role in the design of new exhibits, manage the arrival and establishment new species and lead the zoo to deliver best practice bird care. Fife is a member of 20 bird EEPs including hornbills, laughing thrush and other passerines, Galliformes, waterfowl and owls however you will work with all our animals that include Grevy’s zebra, primates and fossa.
You will be supported in your role, receive training and have the opportunity to engage with the zoo industry representing Fife Zoo.
You will hold the DMZAA or have a BSc or equivalent in an animal related subject and at least 1 years’ experience for the qualified keeper and 3 years for a Senior Keeper role.
If you do NOT have these qualifications and experience your application will not be considered.
Salary to be discussed and will be reviewed on completion of a probationary period.
Please send your CV and a letter of application to Dr Matt Hartley via the link below.
Please mention Jobs With Animals when applying for this role.