Trainee Keeper:
Primates
Twycross Zoo is at a
very exciting stage of development with the first phase of a 20 year masterplan
already underway. The plan will see the
zoo developing new habitats for a refreshed animal collection starting with
giraffe savannah and gibbon forest in 2015 and plans for ape developments also going ahead. We are looking for dynamic, experienced
individuals to drive the zoo forward during this redevelopment.
We currently have
two vacancies for Trainee Keepers on our Primates section. The section manages a wide variety of primate
species including gibbons, callitrichids, cebids, guenons and lemurs.
Key
Responsibilities:
• Basic
animal husbandry and regular interaction with the public
Key Skills &
Requirements:
• Enthusiastic,
motivated and with an interest in zoo animal management and education Commitment to continual professional
development
• A
good team worker
• Zoo
keeping experience and a relevant animal-related qualification
This is a full time,
permanent position, including weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid
monthly and we provide uniform and 31 days holiday per annum.
Please apply on-line
by sending your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org
Closing date for
applications: Friday 16th January 2015
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