Join the CZS team today
We have a range of roles available, from our Animal Care Team through to our Catering department.
Please note: Some of our Zoo Keeper vacancies are also placed on the BIAZA and Zoo Biology websites.
Deputy Team Leader – Mixed Taxa Section, including tigers
Department: Animal Care Team Location: Colchester Zoological Society Employment Type: Full Time Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £32,032 Per Annum Closing Date: 13th February 2026
Qualified Animal Keeper – Reptile Section (One Year Maternity Cover)
Department: Animal Care Team Location: Colchester Zoological Society Employment Type: Full Time (One Year Maternity Cover) Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £25,792 – £26,208 Per Annum Closing Date: 13th February 2026
Play Area Assistant
Department: Play Area Location: Colchester Zoological Society Employment Type: Part Time Hours Per Week: Zero-hour Position Salary: To be discussed at interview Closing Date: 19th February 2026
Retail Host
Department: Retail Location: Colchester Zoological Society Employment Type: Full Time Hours Per Week: Minimum 5 Days Per Week Salary: To be discussed at interview Closing Date: 22nd February 2026
Deputy Team Leader – Reptile Section
Department: Animal Care Team Location: Colchester Zoological Society Employment Type: Full Time Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £32,032 Per Annum Closing Date: 2nd March 2026
Soft Landscaping Gardener
Department: Gardens Location: Colchester Zoological Society Employment Type: Full Time Hours Per Week: 5 Days Per Week Salary: To be discussed at interview Closing Date: 13th March 2026
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact all of those not reaching the interview stage
