About the role and our team
Join our team as a Qualified Animal Keeper at Curraghs Wildlife Park!
We are members of BIAZA and EAZA.
Working on the Animal Section, you will bring your knowledge and experience, and be able to make a difference.
At the Curraghs Wildlife Park we are all about Education, Conservation and Recreation, and you will have a passion for engaging visitors with nature and conservation issues, being confident, friendly and professional in all your communication.
A passion for animals and conservation and a desire to continually build knowledge and skills throughout your career is what underpins the desire to take this role. Our team is small and we have a lot of flexibility in how you want to take your career forward. Maybe you want to do more animal training, or love ZIMS; maybe you have a desire to become a studbook keeper, or love doing animal enclosure refurbishment for improved welfare. We are keen to discuss how coming here can boost your career. The Curraghs Wildlife Park is the only zoological collection on the Isle of Man and we have a small supportive and friendly team.
The whole Park staff work together as one team, recognising and appreciating individual strengths that contribute to continuous development and a great place to work.
Good problem solving skills, with the ability to implement practical solutions relating to the improvement of animal welfare, are key skills we’re looking for in this role, along with extensive knowledge of animal husbandry, ideally across a broad range of species. If you have any particular skills or areas of expertise, we would be most interested to hear about them so please mention these in your application.
What can this role offer me?
You can take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for personal and professional development. This includes access to all the great courses the Isle of Man Government offer through LEAD, our Learning, Education and Development Service.
We support continued Animal keeper personal development and, where appropriate, attendance at workshops and training, run by BIAZA and EAZA collections, is supported.
To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us, download our benefits guide from the bottom of the advert.
How to find out more and apply
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Kathleen Graham on 01624 693570 or email Kathleen.graham@gov.im
Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.
Additional information
Please note a basic police check is required for this post, which the Department will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.
A uniform will also be provided.
A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.
We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.
The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.
Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers