Senior Animal Ranger

Yorkshire Wildlife Park Yorkshire Closing date for applications is: 18th Oct 2026 Contact: Aleksandra Socha (recruitment@yorkshirewildlifepark.com) Sector: Conservation Type: Paid Contract type: Full-time Salary: £28,080 gross per annum Since its opening in 2009, Yorkshire Wildlife Park has evolved to become the UK's number 1 on-foot safari. We feature walkthrough exhibits that take the guest directly into the world of the animals. A dynamic centre for conservation and welfare, the park currently has around 475 animals across more than 60 different species. We aim to provide a quality, value for money experience that excites and inspires our guests. Yorkshire Wildlife Park's £50 million expansion has seen a 150-acre expansion of the existing site. This includes new animal reserves, lakes and landscaping and along with The Yorkshire Hive that has retail, restaurants and a destination hotel. We are currently looking for a Senior Animal Ranger to join our dynamic and energetic animal department with position available in our Primates section. The successful candidate will have a positive, ‘can do' attitude and demonstrate a consistently proactive and flexible approach to work. It is essential for candidates to possess a Diploma in the Management of Zoo or Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) or degree level qualification in an animal/ conservation subject area. Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that safety and emergency procedures are always followed.
• Ensure that all nutritional requirements are met and adhere to defined dietary instructions.
• Monitor all animals for signs of illness, injury or distress and promptly report any concerns to the Section Head or Deputy Section Head. Administer medications as instructed.
• Maintain and advance animal welfare including the design and implementation of enrichment and training programmes for animals on the section.
• Oversee the section in the absence of the Section Head and Deputy Section Head.
• Ensure an exemplary experience for all guests entering your areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for maintaining a motivating, supportive and professional culture and working environment within the team. Candidate
• Relevant qualification (see “Person Specification”).
• Ability to lead a team when required and provide mentorship to junior staff.
• Strong communications skills adapted to the needs of managers, colleagues and members of the public.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm.
• Must be confident working as part of a team or on your own, along with providing leadership to the team when required.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide resolutions. Apply For This Job To download the vacancy information pack and the required application form, please visit the vacancies section of our website www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com This is a full time, permanent position which will include weekend and bank holiday work. If you have an enquiry about this vacancy which is not answered by the job vacancy information pack, please contact the HR Department via email recruitment@yorkshirewildlifepark.com