Keeper

Position:  Keeper

Reports to: Head Keeper

Panthera Division: Conservation Action

Duty Station: Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Position Type: Full-Time, Project position

Principal Responsibilities & Duties:

The Keeper will:

• Daily observation of the animals
• Feed the animals and provide enclosure furnishing according to the procedure
• Clean the animals’ facilities and kitchen, storage rooms, and refrigerator according to the standards
• Control the animal facilities on a daily basis
• Fill the keeper daily reports
• Must deliver the highest standards of animal husbandry
• Must adhere to strict Health and Safety protocols
• Occasionally dispatch and butcher livestock
•   Ensure general maintenance and upkeep of enclosures in coordination with maintenance team

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• 4+ years of professional experience as an animal keeper, preferably of large cats, including leopards, and hand-rearing carnivores, supported by at least three references
• Possess a good level of physical fitness
• Comfortable working under warm climate and at height to perform husbandry duties
• Flexible approach to working hours which will include weekends and bank holidays
• Proven expertise in animal keeping techniques.
• Excellent command of English
• Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their most recent CV and a cover letter outlining their interest in the position via the Panthera Careers Page. The application deadline is 30 July 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.