Assistant Animal Keeper - Birds & Herps
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Position Overview & Specifications
Marwell Zoo
South East Closing date for applications is: 29th Jun 2023 Contact: Abbie (jobs@marwell.org.uk)Sector: Animal Care
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: £21,673.60
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Animal Keeper to join our Birds team on a permanent contract, working 40 hours per week over 5 days. 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 interest and previous experience with birds, reptile, amphibian, fish and invertebrate species would also be an advantage.
Applicants must hold 5 GCSE’s or equivalent and have a demonstrable interest & enthusiasm for animal conservation, management & welfare.
This post offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide range of Bird, amphibian and reptile species and contribute to captive breeding programmes.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,674 - £21,674 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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