Lead Keeper

An exciting position has arisen for a Lead Keeper to join our team and contribute to our mission at Colchester Zoo working within our Reptile section; responsible for a range of reptile, amphibian, fish and invertebrate species

The candidate will work within the Animal Department to carry out husbandry duties and maintain high standards of welfare for the animal species in their care. As a Lead Keeper, the candidate will be required to input ideas for the continual progression and development of animal husbandry, breeding management and enclosure design on the section.

The applicant will be expected to oversee the daily supervision of junior staff, student keepers and work experience, ensure safe working protocols and practices, have a good understanding of risk assessments and manage the section in the absence of the Team Leader.

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and hardworking, with a minimum of 7 years' experience working in a zoological collection. A personnel specification is available on the job description detailing essential requirements for the position.