Careers at Colchester Zoo
To apply, please complete the Colchester Zoo Application Form attached to the job description and email it to us along with your CV.
Please note: Some of our Zoo Keeper vacancies are also placed on the BIAZA and Zoo Biology websites.
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Welder and Fabricator
Closing date: 26th July 2024
Department: Maintenance
Location: Colchester Zoo
Employment type: Full time
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Salary: To be discussed at interview
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Senior Keeper – Giraffe Section
Closing date: 15th August 2024
Department: Animal Care Team
Location: Colchester Zoo
Employment type: Full time
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Salary: £26,104 per annum
Retail Host
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Closing date: 15th September 2024
Department: Retail
Location: Colchester Zoo
Employment type: We currently have 3 positions available; weekend, 3 days per week, and 5 days per week.
Salary: To be discussed at interview
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Scare Team
Closing date: 1st October 2024
Department: Events, Halloween
Location: Colchester Zoo
Position: Temporary
Rate of pay: Dependant on age bracket – you must be 18 or over to apply for role within our Scare Team
Dates: 18th, 19th, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 28th and 30th October 2024
Working hours: 5:00pm to 11:30pm, minimum of 3 nights
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Santa Experience Team
Closing date: 1st November 2024
Department: Events, Christmas – The Santa Experience & Enchanted Trail of Light
Location: Colchester Zoo
Position: Temporary – multiple vacancies available
Rate of pay: Discussed at interview
Dates:
Magic of Christmas Santa Experience: 23rd & 24th November, 30th November & 1st December, 7th & 8th, 14th & 15th and 19th to 24th December 2024.
Enchanted Trail of Light: 30th November, 4th, 6th, 7th, 11th, 13th, 14th, 18th, 20th, 21st December 2024
Working hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm (Magic of Christmas), 5:00pm – 8:30pm (Enchanted Trail of Light)
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact all of those not reaching the interview stage.