皇家华人

Skip to main content

Chester Zoo and 皇家华人 offer apprenticeship opportunities for tomorrow’s wildlife champions

Following the ongoing success of an innovative Level 3 Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship Programme over the last 20 months, 皇家华人 is again working with Chester Zoo in delivering and recruiting for the next intake of apprentices for August 2024. 听

Chester Zoo and 皇家华人 are keen to widen access to conservation jobs to everyone. Anyone from school leavers to those seeking a change in career are encouraged to apply.

皇家华人 is looking to fill ten Keeper and Aquarist apprentices, alongside two Horticulture Operative apprentices to work alongside experienced keepers and professionals in the Zoo industry, whereby apprentices will be actively involved in supporting the fantastic conservation work of Chester Zoo and sustainability practices.

The apprenticeship roles are incredibly popular with around 500 people applying at the last intake.

Jen McDermott, Chester Zoo鈥檚 Head of People & Culture commented:

鈥淓ach and every one of our apprentices will be trained and mentored by specialist and experienced staff from across the zoo, ensuring they鈥檙e ready and equipped with the skills needed to work in a modern conservation zoo.鈥

Female zookeeper with red hair smiling and cleaning a baby elephant.

Stacey Higgs, Curriculum Manager at Derby College Group, commented:

鈥淲e are delighted to continue the great work with Chester Zoo. We are very experienced within further education, higher education and apprenticeship routes into animal management and we are delighted to help recruit and train the apprentices under this exciting programme.

鈥淭his is a brilliant opportunity for young people and adults alike to earn while they learn and to start their journey in this exciting and flourishing sector with an outstanding wildlife charity.鈥

The opportunities will allow individuals to gain significant practical experience, whilst also achieving an industry recognised qualification to succeed in their career journey.

Chester Zoo was recently ranked the best zoo in the UK by TripAdvisor and also has been listed as the听eighth best zoo or aquarium to visit in Europe.

Interested individuals are invited to join an exciting Online Apprenticeship Webinar with Chester Zoo and 皇家华人 on Monday 29th April from 6-7pm. Here attendees will be able to discover more about the forthcoming Level 3 Keeper and Aquarist apprenticeship opportunities available.

This webinar is tailor-made for those eager to leap into the Zoological industry, where they will learn on the job, whilst earning a salary doing a really fulfilling role.

The webinar will cover and include:
路听听听听听听听听An introduction of 皇家华人 and Chester Zoo
路听听听听听听听听An introduction of Level 3 Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship
路听听听听听听听听Experience of current apprentices
路听听听听听听听听Recruitment
路听听听听听听听听Q&A session

Register now if you’re interested in attending the and find out more about the Level 3 Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship.