Storesperson

RZSS - Edinburgh Zoo

Closing date for applications: 10th Jul 2026.

Contact: Kerry Waddell (kwaddell@rzss.org.uk)

Sector: Animal Care • Type: Paid Contract • Full-time • Salary: £24,804 – £25,329 per annum with opportunity for progression to £25,859 per annum

About Us

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.

Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park are our gateways to the natural world through which people can experience nature.

The Role

To assist in the provision of stores section services to the Living Collection Department at Edinburgh Zoo in line with agreed procedures and quality standards and in support of RZSS’ vision and mission.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food supply arrives and is delivered to animal areas each day as a priority.
• Assist in the control of stock levels, including annual and other regular stock takes.
• Maintain stock control records and other stock control activities in line with agreed procedures and standards.
• Issue and transport goods around the park to meet the requirements of the relevant animal sections daily.
• Collect agreed goods, supplies and samples from sections around the park, as well as from suppliers, before delivering as required.
• Maintain the safe and clean condition of the stores section and vehicles, reporting all items requiring maintenance as set out in the relevant procedures.

Qualifications

• Educated to standard grade level or equivalent qualifications.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of stock control systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in record-keeping.

Benefits

• Starting salary of £24,804 – £25,359 per annum (offer based on experience) with future progression up to £25,859.
• 37.5‑hour working week (may require some weekend working on occasion).
• 34 days annual leave.
• Discounts in retail and catering.
• Access to a healthcare plan.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24‑hour counselling and support, including health, legal, finance, wellbeing and family advice.
• Employer contributory pension scheme.
• Staff membership granting free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as other zoos across the UK for the employee and family/friends.

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.