Primate Care Staff
THIS VACANCY IS NOW FILLED
Monkey World Ape
Rescue Centre
Dorset
2014 FULL TIME
PERMANENT PRIMATE CARE STAFF
Hiring Organisation
Monkey World - Ape
Rescue Centre
Monkey World is
currently home to over 250 primates of 20 different species. The majority of
our primates are rescue animals from a variety of different backgrounds. Many
have suffered years of abuse or neglect. On arrival at Monkey World these
primates are rehabilitated into appropriate social groupings and provided with
an environment which encourages them to express natural behaviours.
Job Description
The Primate Care
Team is divided into six sections: Chimpanzees, Orang-utans, Gibbons,
Capuchins, Woolly monkeys and a varied ‘small monkey’ section. Our primates
enjoy large enclosures, varied enrichment and a comprehensive operant
conditioning programme. We are looking to recruit experienced, motivated,
reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team of Primate
Care Staff.
Ideal candidates
will possess:
• At least 2 years
relevant experience working with primates
• Must be physically
fit
• Excellent
communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Experience of
public speaking
• Full clean driving
licence essential due to location
• A flexible
friendly attitude
Desirable
A qualification in
an animal related discipline
Experience of
operant conditioning
Salary
Dependant on
experience.
Condition of
appointment
This position will
be subject to a six-month probationary period
Please send covering
letter and current CV to :-
Sue Wheatley
HR Manager Monkey
World Ape Rescue Centre
Longthorns
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6HH
Or
e-mail:-
hradmin@monkeyworld.org
Closing Date for
Applications 5th September 2014
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