Tilgate Zoo is located in Tilgate Park, a top tourist attraction. Here, we have an exciting opportunity for a zookeeper with maintenance experience at Tilgate Zoo where we are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team.

As part of a dynamic team caring for a collection of over 70 species (mammals, birds and ectotherms) you will be involved in many aspects of the zoo operation, from visitor experience and enclosure design, through to animal welfare and conservation. However, there will be a particular focus on maintenance and grounds care with a roughly 2/3day split across these activities.

You will be a highly motivated and knowledgeable individual who ideally holds a Diploma in Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) or equivalent qualification. However, practical skills and experience with hand and powertools would be looked on favourably.

As a small collection, you will be working with a range of domestic and exotic species (including farm stock, lemur and squirrel monkeys, small cats, parrots, porcupines etc.) in supporting the highest standards of animal husbandry. And as part of your role, you will be involved in woodwork, fence maintenance, general repairs, painting and woodstaining, gardening and grounds maintenance. In all these activities you will be upholding the highest standards of health and safety.

You will work as part of a small team of dedicated colleagues reporting to the Senior Zookeeper and Zoo Manager.

The post includes weekend work, though a working pattern will be discussed at interview.

For all posts, evening, weekend, Bank Holidays and ‘rest day’ working may be required to cover essential services for which you will be paid a 14% enhancement.

A full and current UK driving licence will be a requirement of the role.

Satisfactory clearance of a Basic Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS) will be a condition of your employment.

We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

At Crawley Borough Council, you will have access to a structured programme of learning from day one, designed to help you succeed in your role and grow your career.

We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.