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The Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland

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The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world where nature is protected, valued and loved. But we cannot achieve this alone. Our vision needs an inspired and empowered worldwide community to join together – and you have a role to play. Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park are our gateways to the natural world through which people can experience nature. They can learn about the challenges facing wildlife and discover how we harness our expertise in conservation science and animal care to save species from extinction. All of this is made possible through the unique strength of the RZSS family – our teams, supporters and partners. Our staff are one of our most important assets and everyone plays a part in ensuring that animals and visitors are well looked after. We have a talented and passionate staff and volunteer team which is essential to achieve our ambitious targets for growth over the coming years. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world where nature is protected, valued and loved. But we cannot achieve this alone. Our vision needs an inspired and empowered worldwide community to join together – and you have a role to play. Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park are our gateways to the natural world through which people can experience nature. They can learn about the challenges facing wildlife and discover how we harness our expertise in conservation science and animal care to save species from extinction. All of this is made possible through the unique strength of the RZSS family – our teams, supporters and partners. Our staff are one of our most important assets and everyone plays a part in ensuring that animals and visitors are well looked after. We have a talented and passionate staff and volunteer team which is essential to achieve our ambitious targets for growth over the coming years. What kind of opportunities are available at RZSS? Well, you can’t become a rocket scientist, but we do have a HUGE variety of roles on offer - ranging from welcoming our customers as a Visitor Experience Assistant to working with our animals as an Animal Keeper or a vet. We have great opportunities here at RZSS – the difficult part is choosing which one! Please visit the Working with us page on our website where we’ve given you an overview of some of the roles, we have at RZSS and a quick overview of what skills and qualifications you need to get into that field. We are fully committed to equal opportunities and employing a diverse workforce.

Founded:

1909

Number of Staff:

320

Male/Female ratio:

35% male/ 65% Female

5 Vacancies at The Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland

Company Accreditations

  • Committed (Level 1)

FAQs

How do I apply?

The recruitment process…joining the family - If you’re looking to join our colony, please click here where you will find a bit about what to expect during our recruitment process.

What qualifications do I need to become an animal keeper?
For experienced keeper, we are looking for a qualification that specifically demonstrates competence in the European Professional Zookeepers Qualification Framework: https://www.zookeepers.eu/. However, this qualification is not required to apply for an entry level animal keeper role and training to qualify is provided to employed keepers. Essential knowledge, skills and experience for entry level animal keeper would be a good level of education at standard grade or equivalent qualifications and to be competent in Microsoft Office. A first-class customer service, including interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with the public are also important. Of course, you must demonstrate an interest in animals backed up with some practical experience in a zoo or animal-related environment.
What are your company benefits?
Information on our staff benefits can be found on our website: Staff Benefits | RZSS