Wildlife Park Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Beale Wildlife Park
Berkshire Closing date for applications is: 26th May 2023 Contact: Paul Betchley (paul.betchley@bealepark.org.uk)Sector: Facilities
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time / Part-time
Salary: £21,000 - £23,000 Depending on experience
Wildlife Park Assistant
Job description
We are looking for proactive, and energetic facilities operatives to join us here at our beautiful Wildlife Park, on the river Thames.
Reporting to the Facilities Supervisor you will be working as part of a team to ensure that we achieve the highest presentation standards in our park for our visitors.
Duties include:
- Carrying out the daily checks as per the Daily Check Sheet
- Ensuring all areas are kept clean and safe for our visitors
- Ensuring the Park is kept free from litter
- Emptying bins as required
- Keeping the toilets clean and stocked throughout the day
- Carrying out visual checks of play areas, ensuring they are tidy and presentable at all times
- Filling hand sanitiser dispensers
- Manage the queue for the train ride.
- Clean the train carriages between rides.
- Help park cars during busy times.
- Clean the paddling pool and monitor numbers in the pool.
- Report faults and breakages to the maintenance team.
- Help other staff with stocking the shop or ticket office.
- Any other duties needed to keep the park running smoothly for our visitors
Person Specification:
Highly motivated with a keen eye for detail
Practical and methodical
Be able to follow direction and adhere to protocols and procedures.
Be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
You will need to be physically fit due to the nature of the role.
Full UK driving license preferred.
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 Wildlife Park Assistant 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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