Location: Calderglen Country Park, Strathaven Road, East KilbrideHours: As and when required Salary Band: £14.93 - £16.10Duration: Casual Job Profile: Click to viewAn opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our team at Calderglen Zoo in East Kilbride near Glasgow.
Calderglen Zoo is a small thriving attraction with over , visitors annually.
We would expect the successful applicant to share our vision of a modern small zoo and to be instrumental in moving us forward.As members of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquaria (BIAZA), we are committed to providing an excellent customer experience within the framework of welfare and education.Applicants should be qualified in or working towards a biological or life science qualification.Calderglen Zoo is part of South Lanarkshire Leisure and CultureSouth Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:Enrolment in award winning local government pension schemeUp to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)Occupational sick payFamily friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leaveEmployee Discounts – including discounts at the cinemaRange of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email addressLegislative Information - This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order .This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, .
Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.