Chester Zoo is currently searching for someone to look after its lions, tigers and bears – and you can get your applications in the for role now.
If you’re after a change of career in 2021, it surely doesn’t get much better than this?
The UK’s leading charity zoo currently has a vacancy open for a Keeper to join the Carnivores team on a permanent basis, and according to the job description on the Chester Zoo website, this role “offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide variety of mammal species.”
Some of the species the successful candidate will be looking after include Sumatran tigers, Asiatic lions, giant otters, African painted dogs, and two species of bear.
As well as ensuring all animals are looked after and that visitors to the zoo have an inspirational day out, Chester Zoo’s team of “passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert” people also do everything they can to prevent extinction and discover new conservation ideas.
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This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide variety of mammal species / Credit: Chester Zoo
The zoo is keen to hear from applicants who can “help us to achieve that” mission.
The job description on the Chester Zoo website also says the successful applicant for the Keeper – Carnivores role is going to need the following:
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A HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or equivalent experience
At least two years proven experience in the care and management of a variety of carnivore species in a zoo or safari park setting
Knowledge and experience in modern zoo animal husbandry
Outstanding observational skills with excellent attention to detail
Experience of working within strict ‘Safe Working Practices’
A full driving licence valid in the UK
Competency in the use of computers and basic software packages – including ZIMS software – would be advantageous for this role in order to “maintain accurate records”, the zoo said.
Chester Zoo’s team of “passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert” people do everything they can to prevent extinction / Credit: Chester Zoo
The role is 40 hours per week, worked 10 days out of 14, including weekends and Bank Holidays as rostered.
The salary is £21,934.33 per annum, and there are also a range of “amazing” benefits.
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Think you’re up to the job? All you’ll need to do is provide your current CV and complete the application form highlighting your skills and experience including why you believe you should be considered for the role, before the closing date of Friday 20 August.
All the free things you can get with a Great Manchester Run finisher’s medal this year
Danny Jones
What’s the best part about doing the Great Manchester Run, we hear you ask? All the freebies, of course. You’ll be glad to hear there are more free things than ever for finishers this year.
More than 35,000 runners are set to take on the challenge, be it the half marathon or the 10k, and we firmly believe every single one of these legends should be entitled to as much free stuff as possible.
If it were up to us, they wouldn’t pay for anything all day, but hey, we make don’t make the rules.
So yeah, without further ado, here are all the freebies you can get for taking part in the Great Manchester 2025.
Free stuff and offers for Great Manchester Runners to cop in 2025
Without further ado, here are a tonne of freebies, discounts and deals you can grab by simply flashing your finisher’s medals:
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Dishoom –Complimentary 330ml Kingfisher/Kingfisher Zero (0.0%) for anyone with anyone dining with a finisher’s medal.
Blacklock –Free glass of fizz on us with your medal.
Maray – Free glass of fizz/pint (or non-alcoholic beer/soft) for anyone with a medal who is dining on Sunday
Electric Shuffle – Free house wine, prosecco or pint for anyone with a 2025 medal.
Salon Madre – 2-4-1 margaritas all day Sunday for anyone with a race medal.
Suki Suki – Free bao bun for anyone with a medal.
Refuge/Kimpton Clocktower Hotel – 100 free pints of Manchester Union Beer (first come, first served)
Hello Oriental – Discounted soft serve ice cream, plus a free beer or soft drink with any meal for all finishers
The Shack – Flash your medal to claim a free glass of Prosecco or beer, plus parties with medals get 20% off their food bill.
Dough Religion (House of Social) – half price slice at Manchester Jazz Festival on Sunday
The purpose of this happy hour spotting app has definitely been a topic of discussion between friends while over a few drinks on a night out, and now this idea has been brought to life.
Titled ‘Hoppy’, the all-new app shows you all the best happy hours in Manchester, even going as far as planning nights out for you and telling you what times each venue is hosting their exclusive offers.
Crazy Pedro’s are just one of the bars featured on this Happy Hour app.Trof is another venue that has a happy hour offering and has made its way onto the app.
Whether you’re after £6 margs at Ramona, two for one cocktails at Rewind or £4 draught pints and cider over at Arcane Bar, this app spells everything out for you plain and simple.
They even go as far as using their social media accounts to plan nights out in Manchester to make sure you get the most bang for your buck.
In a post on their Instagram, they plan out the ultimate Tuesday night in the Northern Quarter, making the most of the various happy hours in the neighbourhood.
The happy hour app stops off at multiple pubs and bars, including frequently visited watering holes like Wolf at the Door, Trof, Bay Horse Tavern and Smithfield Social, before ending the night at Crazy Pedro’s.
Sounds like all the ingredients for the perfect crawl, if you ask us.
Revolución de Cuba, has a huge marg menu, is another drinks spot on Hoppy.Mother Mary’s serves some seriously good Guinness alongside some savvy savings too.
Go on, tell us looking at those hasn’t made you thirsty…
Next time you go out for drinks, why not download this happy hour spotting app along for the ride with you, and you won’t only thank yourself but your bank account will too.
‘Hoppy’ is available on the App Store now for everyone to make the most of their next night out and make finding the best happy hours in Manchester even easier HERE.
See you at the pub – provided happy hour is still on, of course.
Emily Sergeant -
11th August 2021 
