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Markus Wilder

Assistant Animal Keeper - Carnivores

Marwell Zoo

Marwell Zoo

South East Closing date for applications is: 12th Nov 2025
Contact: Jo ([email protected])
Sector: Animal Care
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: £25,396.80

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Animal Keeper to join us on a permanent contract, working 40 hours per week over 5 days.

Responsibilites 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 Carnivores would also be an advantage.

Applicants must hold 5 GCSE’s or equivalent and have a demonstrable interest & enthusiasm for animal conservation, management & welfare.

 

Apply for this job:

If you would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation to become a part of the Marwell Family, please view the full candidate brief on our website and send a completed Marwell application form to [email protected].