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.
Morrisons has launched a nationwide search for its first-ever Chief Doughnut Tester
Emily Sergeant
Today is National Doughnut Day, and to celebrate, Morrisons is on the look-out for one sweet treat fan to take on a new role.
That’s right – today (5 June) is National Doughnut Day, and Morrisons is officially on the hunt for the nation’s ultimate doughnut devotee with the launch of its brand-new (and delicious) role, The Chief Doughnut Tester – with all glaze enthusiasts, sprinkle connoisseurs, and jam-filled aficionados urged to get applying.
The search is on to crown one lucky fan who’ll take on the dream job of taste-testing their way through the supermarket‘s range of doughnuts.
The Chief Doughnut Tester is more than just a title, Morrisons says it’s ‘serious business’.
Morrisons has launched a nationwide search for its first-ever Chief Doughnut Tester / Credit: Morrisons
The new hire will be tasked with taste-testing doughnuts before they hit the shelves, giving verdicts on new flavours and textures, all in the name of research.
The role will also involve teaming up with Morrisons’ internal doughnut-expert team to develop new and limited-edition treats that’ll be in stores next year.
Crowned as the nation’s definitive doughnut authority, the selected winner won’t just earn the title of Chief Doughnut Tester, they’ll also receive the ultimate of sweet perks – a year’s free supply of Morrisons fresh doughnuts, which the retailer sells more than 1.1 million of weekly.
Aspiring Chief Doughnut Testers can apply on the Morrisons website here, by filling in a short 200-words about why’re the ideal candidate.
Applications close at midnight tonight (Friday 5 June), so you’ll need to be quick.
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First-ever JD Wetherspoon pub to open at Manchester Airport
Danny Jones
In news that we feel many Mancs and travellers all-round have been waiting on for a long time, the well-known British chain, JD Wetherspoon, will be opening its first-ever pub at Manchester Airport.
That’s right: soon that first airport pint of the holiday could actually be a relatively cheap one.
While Wetherspoons are no strangers to popping up in terminals across the UK and Ireland, they’ve never done so here in Manchester despite having three, yes THREE, in Gatwick alone.
Not for much longer, though, as soon T2 will be lending more than 3,000 square feet of its prime leisure and retail real estate to a new Greater Manchester ‘Spoons’.
Posting on social media, the airport wrote: “Wetherspoon comes to Manchester Airport this September! The pub will be located in the Terminal 2 Departures lounge and will have more than 300 seats.
“This will become the final major food and drink venue to open its doors as part of our decade-long £1.3bn transformation of Terminal 2. It will be named ‘The Belle Vue’, in a nod to Manchester’s historic showground [now a sports complex and leisure hub].
“It was a focal point for social life in the city from the Victorian period up until 2020, when the final event was held at Belle Vue stadium. The design of the pub is inspired by the history of Belle Vue and the sporting culture of the North West of England. We look forward to welcoming you all in September!”
While a lot of money has been pumped into T2’s refurb as a whole over the past few years, it remains unclear just how much this particular new addition will cost; we do know that great sums were set aside for the launch of the Great Northern Market last year.
The inaugural Manchester Airport Spoons is just the latest in a series of major renovations.
As mentioned, the company already operate several up and down the country – 10 airport pubs, to be specific – but this will be the first in the North West.
Speaking on the news, JD Wetherspoon chief executive John Hutson said in a statement: “We are looking forward to opening at Manchester Airport. We believe our new pub will prove popular with travellers of all ages and be an asset to the new terminal.”
With Manchester Airport adding a dozen new routes to its roster this summer, you can expect to see even more people flying in and out than ever – no doubt having already polished off a cut-price pint or two beforehand.
Emily Sergeant -
11th August 2021 
