Zoo Rangers
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Park Ranger team here at Safari Zoo forms a key bridge between the public and our animals and we are looking to expand for the season ahead.
You’ll find yourself assisting keepers with our animal hand-feeding experiences (including our Big Cats, Giraffes, Wolves and more) and keeping watch over our huge walkthrough animal habitats while ensuring our guests have the best day they possibly can.
Multiple roles are available, varying from 8 to 40 hours a week, starting from Easter and running through to September 2023.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing Excellent and accurate advice, guidance and support to visitors
- Supporting keepers at hand feeds and at public talks
- Ensuring company procedures, policies and guidelines are adhered to
- Providing a presence in our walk-through animal areas, ensuring visitors are following the relevant rules and regulations to keep the animals safe, healthy and happy
PERSON SPECIFICATON:
- Polite, confident and approachable
- Excellent communicator
- Well presented
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Excellent timekeeping skills
- Able to follow and give instruction
- An interest in animals and conservation would be a distinct advantage
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 8-40 per week
Salary: £5.28-£10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 27/03/2023
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 Zoo Rangers roles across Cumbria Zoo Company Ltd'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 £5 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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