If you think you could handle looking after the wonderful giraffes at Chester Zoo - now is your chance?
The huge attraction, based in Cheshire, currently has a vacancy for a giraffe keeper but you have to be highly skilled for the job.
The right candidate will find themselves in a permanent role which offers a unique opportunity to work with one of the largest ex-situ breeding groups of Rothschild’s giraffes, as well as many other exciting species on the section from Babirusa to Okapi.
Not only will you be working with the exotic species, you will also be working in one of the UK's largest zoos.
The zoo is home to 21,000 animals spread across 125 acres and welcomes 1.9 million visitors every year.
The attraction has also been the subject of Channel 4 show, The Secret Life of the Zoo which allows cameras behind the scenes to explore the goings on in the enclosures and behind the scenes.
To be successful in the role, you must be able to deliver an excellent level of animal husbandry, care and welfare for the assigned giraffes, ensuring that all enclosures and facilities are maintained to the highest possible standards.
The candidate will need to have a HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or equivalent experience as well as proven experience in the care and management of a wide variety of mammal species on this section.
The role will involve delivering personalised animal experiences to small groups of visitors in both public zoo spaces, behind the scenes and in animal enclosures.
The salary for this position is £21,356.63 per year based on 40 hours work per week.
The closing date for applications is Sunday Decemebr 9 and you can apply here.
