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Zoo Jobs is the vacancy section of Zoo News Digest. Vacancies are posted here with frequency. Keep checking back. An*mal Keeper – Lower Vertebrates and Invertebrates Reference Number: SCC181973 Salary: Starting salary £17,294 per annum with incremental progression to £19,094 Advert Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 13th January 2019 Interview Date: Week commencing 14th January 2019 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full time An*mal Keeper to join this expanding, successful and highly motivated team. This is an exciting time to join the An*mal, Equine and Veterinary Nursing Department at Eccles Sixth Form College, as we expand our already extensive an*mal collection and move towards full zoo accreditation.  The successful applicant will have knowledge and experience of practical husbandry, health and welfare of a range of taxa. You will be responsible for the day to day care for all of the an*mals at Eccles Sixth Form College, with a responsibility for the lower vertebrate and invertebrate section. Candidates should have extensive knowledge and a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within a zoological collection. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with a range of reptile, amphibian, terrestrial invertebrate, marine invertebrate and fish species, including knowledge of filtration systems, quarantine protocols and livefood culturing. You will be well motivated, responsive to change and innovative with good communication skills. The role requires flexibility and commitment. You will be required to work weekends. • A range of developmental & career opportunities • A number of optional Salary Sacrifice Schemes including IT Equipment, Childcare Vouchers & Bikes • Staff Discounts – including NUS Extra • Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships & confidential staff counselling via CareFirst Commitment to Safeguarding  As part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part