Animal Keeper - Horniman Museum & Gardens - London

Animal Keeper (ref: CPE 4.16)

Salary: c. £22,540 per annum (rising to c. £23,000 per annum after probation)

Hours of work: Full time/35 hour week. Working a 14 day rota of work (Mon – Sun), days off (Mon & Tues), work (Wed – Fri), days off (Sat & Sun).

The Horniman Museum and Gardens in south east London has been open since Victorian times, when the tea trader and philanthropist, Frederick John Horniman first opened his house and extraordinary collection of objects to the local community. Since then, our collection has grown significantly and includes internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as an acclaimed aquarium and natural history gallery – all surrounded by 16 acres of beautiful Gardens offering breathtaking views across London.

The Animal Walk brings to life founder Frederick Horniman’s vision of an outside space reflecting the Museum’s collections. Linking to the Museum’s Natural History collections, it looks at the connection between domesticated animals and their wild relations, and why people live alongside domesticated animals. Home to alpacas, goats, sheep, guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens and more, the Animal Walk guides visitors on a walk through the centre for a close up view of the animals.

We are looking for an Animal Keeper to carry out and oversee the day-to-day animal care, record-keeping and maintenance of the Animal Walk, and to help to interpret this living collection for the public through input into learning activities and events.

You’ll have up-to-date knowledge of animal husbandry best practice as well as a suitable qualification in animal care or zoo animal management. You will have had hands-on experience of caring for animals in a city farm/wildlife centre/zoo environment, and will be used to interacting with the public in a busy and popular attraction – you’ll be able to inform and enthuse visitors of all ages about the animals in your care.

To apply, visit our website: www.horniman.ac.uk/about/jobs

The closing date for completed applications is 10am on 18th March 2016. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 6th April 2016.

The Horniman is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.