Animal Assistant

ref: CPE9.16
Salary: £20,200 per annum (rising to £20,604 after probation)
Contract type: Permanent
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 further 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 Assistant to assist the Animal Keeper in the day-to-day running of the Animal Walk. You'll have a BTEC in Animal Management (or equivalent) and genuine flair and enthusiasm for animal care.

You will have had hands-on experience of caring for animals (ideally 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. You'll be able to work in all aspects of running the Animal Walk (animal care, maintenance, record-keeping) and willing to work outside all year round in all weathers.

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

The closing date for applications is 10am on Wednesday 30 November 2016.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 December 2016.