Mammal Keeper
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Position Overview & Specifications
Blackpool Zoo
North West Closing date for applications is: 8th Mar 2023 Contact: Nichola Day (nichola.day@blackpoolzoo.org.uk)Sector: Animal Care
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: £24,420 per annum
We are currently looking for an experienced Mammal Keeper to join our existing team of keepers, assisting in the daily care & husbandry needs of our animals. The successful candidate will also help in developing and moving forward the section within the framework of the animal department's aims and objectives.
The zoo houses a wide range of mammal species and the successful candidate will have experience caring for a variety of mammal taxa, some experience of working with Cat 1 species would be desirable.
A minimum of 3 years working in a recognised zoological institution alongside the DMZAA or an equivalent qualification is considered essential for this role. You will need to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic, and reliable.
We offer a range of benefits plus the opportunity to further your career within the zoological industry.
The Zoo is operated by Parque Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction operators which specializes in the tourism/leisure sector. Parque Reunidos currently operates over 60 parks around the world and attracts over 20 million visitors annually.
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
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mammal Keeper roles across BIAZA's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
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 £24,420 - £24,420 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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