If you are after gainful employment this year, there are almost 400 seasonal roles on offer at Chester Zoo .
The conservation and education charity in Upton is recruiting for 2017 from Thursday, February 9 and is on the lookout to fill a whole host of roles, including those in its catering, guest experience and retail teams.
A recent economic impact report found that the zoo contributes almost £50m per year to the regional economy, which includes Cheshire, North Wales and the wider North West of England regions.
Director of human resources Jane Hubbard, said: “Chester Zoo is one of those places you dream of working at. It really is an amazing place and completely unique to anywhere else. Last year we smashed our previous records for visitor numbers and now we want 2017 to be our biggest year ever!
“Each year our seasonal colleagues help us to deliver an amazing visitor experience. This year, there are lots of amazing roles up for grabs and we want people of all ages to apply, whether you’re looking for a completely new challenge, to fit a job around studies or looking to get out of the house during retirement – there really is something for everyone.
“Who else can say they work at the UK’s most loved zoo?”
Facts about Chester Zoo:
- Chester Zoo employs more than 400 people on a permanent basis and around 800 during the peak summer months.
- It is the UK’s most visited paid for attraction outside of London.
- The zoo was founded and established as a conservation charity in the 1930s.
- It delivers around 80 projects in 30 countries worldwide to protect endangered species from extinction, including many here in the UK.
You can also check out a vast range of jobs available by visiting The Chronicle's recruitment website here .
