We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Animal Keeper, working 40 hours per week over 5 days, to join our Primates & Small Mammals team on a permanent contract.
Responsibilities will include ensuring high standards of animal welfare, health and animal husbandry at all times and keeping daily checks and records.
The successful candidate will be able to work well as part of a team, have the ability to use their initiative and possess strong communication skills, as talking to members of the public is an essential part of the role. An animal related qualification and significant, practical, relevant animal experience with Primates & Small Mammals would also be an
advantage.
Applicants must hold 5 GCSE’s or equivalent and have a demonstrable interest & enthusiasm for animal conservation, management & welfare.
Please see the job description below for full details.
Role Profile
Role Purpose and Role Dimensions: Develop wide ranging animal management knowledge, skills & experience. Contribute to the husbandry, welfare & increased knowledge of animals in our care. Contribute to education, media, and marketing initiatives to encourage public understanding of animals and promote Marwell’s charitable mission.
Financial Dimensions: None
Key Internal Contacts
- Animal Team Leaders
- Veterinary team
Planning
- Prepare for & attend regular section or departmental meetings / undertake agreed actions
Animal Management
- Carry out animal husbandry routines and environmental enrichment as instructed
- Undertake & record animal observations
- Participate in animal management operations and veterinary intervention as required
Human Resources
- Attend formal & informal training as required
Health & safety
- Adhere to health and safety policy & procedures
- Learn & maintain understanding of emergency procedures – practice and enact as required
Communications, education & public awareness
- Participate in education, media and marketing initiatives as required
- Engage guests informally during course of duties
Compliance & best practise
- Participate in Zoo Licence inspections, and other audits as required
- Learn & maintain understanding of Ethical, Population Management, and Animal
Welfare policies
- Adhere to environmental policy & procedures
- Identify with and contribute to Marwell Wildlife Brand Values, mission and charitable objectives
The Candidate
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 Level 2 (GCSE grade A-C) or equivalent science qualifications. Higher qualifications desirable.
- Demonstrable interest & enthusiasm for animal conservation, management & welfare
- Developing understanding of relevant legislation
- Full driving licence valid for the U.K.
Desirable
- An animal related qualification
- Significant, practical, relevant animal experience with Primates & Small Mammals
Attributes
- Aptitude for academic & practical learning
- Ability to undertake both academic & practical tasks
- Strong communication skills
- IT skills and proficiency in use of software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations)
- Ability to work in a team
- Punctuality
- An understanding of the values and behaviour expected within this role
- An understanding of how this role supports the delivery of our charitable outputs
To apply
If you would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation to become a part of the Marwell Family, please submit a completed application form via the link below.
Closing Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
Interview Date: 11 August 2026
Please mention Jobs With Animals when applying for this role.