Collection Keeper

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WWT London Wetland Centre.

South East. Closing date for applications is: 13th Jan 2026.

Contact:
Recruitment (). Sector:
Animal Care. Type:
Paid Contract. Full‑time salary: £26,169 per annum.

WWT London Wetland Centre is looking for a positive and proactive individual to join our Living Collections Team. You will have a keen interest in a range of wetland taxa with proven experience of their care and husbandry. There are exciting plans to diversify the collection in London by introducing new and exciting wetland inhabiting species that will add to what is already an engaging and memorable public experience.

This is a broad and varied position, and the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of presentation and hygiene throughout all the grounds areas, in addition to the living collection, are an essential part of the role. Duties will include the daily feeding, husbandry and welfare of the living collection, including enclosure maintenance, providing enrichment and record keeping.

Ideally you already hold, or are working towards, a recognised qualification in animal management and having some experience with a diverse range of taxa.

This is a full‑time position working 37.5 hours, 5 days a week from 7 am.

• Recognised NVQ L3 qualification or above in Animal Management.
• Previous experience working in a zoo, wildlife park or similar with a diverse range of taxa.
• A precise and consistent approach to animal keeping with the highest animal welfare standards in mind.
• A positive approach to learning new husbandry and care techniques for a range of taxa.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications from candidates who meet the required skills and experience. We therefore encourage early applications.

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super‑powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case. Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground‑breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world.
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people.
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want.
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family.
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas.
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

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