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Position Overview & Specifications
Dartmoor Zoological Society
Devon Closing date for applications is: 2nd Jul 2023 Contact: Clare Lee (clare.lee@dartmoorzoo.co.uk)Sector: Education
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: £21,000 - £23,000
We are looking for an enthusiastic keeper to join our amazing animal care team at Dartmoor Zoo.
Located just outside of Plymouth at the edge of Dartmoor, we have an exciting animal collection of big cats, other carnivores, hoof stock, smaller mamals, birds and reptiles. We are a charity with a vision to protect threatened species and enable people to help wildlife thrive. Our mission is to conserve wildlife, promote wellbeing and educate future generations by inspiring people to be more engaged with nature.
Dependent on the applicant's previous zoo keeping experience we are looking for either a trainee keeper or keeper 1.
For the full job descriptions and eligibility please visit our website:
https://www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk/job-vacancies/
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Keeper or Keeper 1 roles across BIAZA's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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