We have a range of roles available, from our Animal Care Team through to our Catering department.
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.
Content Creator & Videographer
Closing Date: 4th September 2025
Department: Business Development & Marketing
Location: Colchester Zoological Society
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: To be discussed at interview

Welder
Closing Date: 4th September 2025
Department: Maintenance
Location: Colchester Zoological Society
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 5 Days Per Week
Salary: To be discussed at interview

Retail Host
Closing Date: 14th September 2025
Department: Retail
Location: Colchester Zoological Society
Employment Type: Part Time
Hours Per Week: Zero Hour Position
Salary: To be discussed at interview

Scare Team
Closing Date: 17th September 2025
Department: Events, Halloween – Trail of Terror
Location: Colchester Zoological Society
Employment Type: Temporary
Hours Per Week: Minimum of 3 nights in total
Salary: Dependent on age bracket

Senior Animal Keeper – Primate Section
Closing Date: Until position is filled
Department: Animal Care Team
Location: Colchester Zoological Society
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: £27,456 Per Annum

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact all of those not reaching the interview stage