Experienced Ungulate Keeper
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Position Overview & Specifications
Knowsley Safari
Merseyside Closing date for applications is: 9th Apr 2023 Contact: April Gallagher (recruitment@knowsley.com)Sector: Animal Care
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: £22,279 - £23,876
We are recruiting for an Experienced Ungulate Keeper to join our Ungulate team on a permanent basis. Applicants must be hard-working, conscientious, able to work as part of a team and always looking to pursue high standards of welfare and husbandry, as well as visitor experience.
They will have knowledge and experience of working with safe working protocols and must be able to follow instructions well. Along with good interpersonal/ communication skills and being able to work efficiently and independently as well as within the team. We expect the successful individual to provide excellent customer service to our guests.
The successful candidate will be expected to have an animal-based qualification or equivalent experience. As this is a physically demanding role, candidates must be physically fit. Candidates will need to have a full driving licence. Experience driving tractors and off-road vehicles would be advantageous. Due to the position of the park your own transport is essential.
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 Experienced Ungulate Keeper 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 £22,279 - £23,876 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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