Animal Behaviour & Welfare Industry Placement Full-time industrial placement (up to 12 months) commencing September 2025. Are you excited by the prospect of gaining invaluable work experience with one of Europe s leading Zoological collections? Chester Zoo aims to be a centre of excellence for animal and plant care based on sound scientific principles. The Behaviour & Welfare Placement provides experience within a comprehensive applied animal science programme, with the ultimate aim of optimising animal wellbeing. What you ll be doing Working in a team environment with the Lead Conservation Scientist and Conservation Scientists specialising in Behaviour & Welfare, the Behaviour and Welfare Voluntary Work Placement will: Assist with the day-to-day activities of the applied animal behaviour and welfare programme for over 500 animal species Undertake observations of animal behaviour across a variety of species using different methods Learn how to observe, record and analyse animal behaviour data and write summary reports for a range of stakeholders Conduct a zoo animal behaviour research project and have the opportunity to present the findings to Chester Zoo staff, and potentially at a national conference The Work Placement The year in industry placement is for a period of up to 12 months commencing in September 2025 Full Training with the Conservation & Science Teams Uniform provided, along with lunch vouchers for the days you attend Monthly stipends of up to 120 per month may be payable based on appropriate expenses Full Time Hours (40 hours per week), alternatives can be discussed if you are successfully shortlisted A bursary may be available upon a successful application Our Requirements A passion for animal behaviour and welfare, demonstrated through previous work experience and related study (e.g. zoology, animal behaviour, animal welfare) Be highly organised and take pride in what you do The ability to write and deliver oral presentations in a clear, concise and engaging manner A desire to learn how science can be used to help support best practice in animal husbandry and care Experience of using Microsoft Office software such as Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook This opportunity is only available to those studying at a UK university on a degree programme with an industrial year. Industrial placements are full-time voluntary positions for maximum of a year, commencing September 2025. Although no direct animal contact takes place in this role, you will attend monthly workshops to gain wider knowledge of modern zoo management. We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse organisation and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Interested in applying? To apply for this opportunity, click the apply for job button on this page where you ll need to submit a CV and covering letter detailing your qualifications, interest in the position and your university and degree programme