Blackbrook employs many people who undertake various different roles. Working at Blackbrook is fun, exciting and very rewarding, but also extremely hard work. A keeper’s day is a long day as all the animals and birds need feeding and their areas need to be clean and well maintained.  All the team at Blackbrook work together and assist with each others projects to ensure that the park runs smoothly and the birds and animals are well cared for.

Ideal candidates must have a love for animals and birds and be willing to work irregular hours. Knowledge and experience in animal care is essential as too is the ability to work as part of a strong team. The job can be physically demanding, so applicants must be in very good health.

Current Vacancies

We currently have vacancies for customer service staff, retail staff and catering staff for our new 2012 season.

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Voluntary Work

Become part of the Blackbrook family and assist as a volunteer. We are always looking for volunteers who can spare a day a week, a couple of days a month or even just for two weeks of the year! Whatever you are good at whether it be gardening, animal care, plumbing, electrical work or joinery, we would like to hear from you.

Work Experience

We occasionally have opportunities for students to undertake work experience at the park or to help on a regular basis as part of a college course.

More information

To find out more about jobs and voluntary work at Blackbrook, please write to:
HR Manager, Blackbrook Zoological Park, Winkhill, Leek, Staffs, ST13 7QR