Chester Zoo is hiring paid animal apprentices - with no formal qualifications necessary
09.05.2022 - 20:27
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Chester Zoo is launching a new paid apprenticeships scheme for the very first time. Aimed at inspiring more people to take up a career in conservation, the positions up for grabs include 10 zookeeper and aquarist roles, two horticulturalists and two positions in animal and plant logistics.
The UK’s most visited wildlife charity is inviting anyone from school leavers to those seeking a career change to apply for one of the 14 apprenticeships. A degree or formal qualification is not required as zoo recruitment chiefs look to widen access to full-time employment in zookeeping and other animal and plant focussed roles to everyone.
Applications are open now, with a closing date of Friday, May 20, so don't hang around if you fancy your chances.
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Jen McDermott, head of people and culture at Chester Zoo, said: “This is a really exciting opportunity for 14 apprentices to join our talented animal and plant teams and become part of our charitable effort to prevent extinction. Each and every one of our apprentices will be trained and mentored by specialist and experienced staff from across the zoo, ensuring they’re ready and equipped with the skills needed to work in a modern conservation zoo.
"They’ll also work alongside our new Conservation Training Academy, which will enable and inspire 5,000 conservationists to deliver positive change for wildlife over the next 10 years. We’re always looking at how our charity can continue to improve and become even more inclusive and our new apprenticeship scheme is a fantastic way to open up career opportunities to anyone who is passionate about conservation.”
The zoo, which currently employs 850
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