Animal Keeper

Raptor Foundation

Cambridgeshire Closing date for applications is: 31st May 2025

Salary: Salary in the range of £27,000 per annum

The Raptor Foundation currently has a vacancy for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our team working predominantly with Birds of Prey, but also reptiles (particular knowledge/experience with this taxa would be advantageous).

The successful applicant will have an active keeper role assisting with the day to day running of the centre delivering high standards of husbandry & welfare to nearly 135 birds. The Raptor Foundation is a small cohesive team of keepers who work alongside an array of volunteers & interns. You must be approachable & confident & able to communicate well with staff & visitors & have an interest not only in captive animal care but also native wildlife & the care + rehab of birds of prey.

You will be required to:

• Report to Team Leader & Senior Management
• Work alone & as part of a team
• Have excellent customer service
• Deliver 1 to 1 Animal Experiences with Birds of Prey, flying displays to a high standard (training will be given)
• Deliver educational talks to primary-post 16 school groups on a range of subjects.
• Maintain & record animal observations
• Have good organisational skills & the ability to multi-task
• Initiative to continually strive towards improving the centre & care for birds, including aviary maintenance and grounds maintenance
• Have knowledge of relevant best practice, statutory regulations and Health & Safety.
• Be prepared to take part in outreach activities off site & fundraising events (will need to drive company van)
• Attend regular keeper meetings

We are looking for:

• Animal science related qualification, Level 2/3 or equivalent DMZAA
• Minimum 2 years working within the sector. Existing experience with Birds of Prey & Reptiles is advantageous.

This is a full time position working an average of 42.5 hours a week annualised and weekend working will be required. Salary is paid the last Friday of the month and holiday entitlement is 28 days.

BIAZA's office hours are 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Contact outside of those times will get a response when we are next in the office.