Animal Keeper: Great
Apes
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 Gibbon Forest in 2016.
We currently have a
vacancy for an Animal Keeper to work on our Great Apes section. This area manages all
four species of great ape: gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan and bonobo.
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
· Committed to
continued professional development
· A good team worker
· 2 years zoo
keeping experience and a relevant animal-related qualification such as
ANCMZA or DZMAA
The role is
permanent full time and includes weekend duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly and we
provide uniform and 31 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays).
Please apply on-line
by sending your CV with a covering letter to:
This vacancy will
close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore
you should submit
your application as soon as possible.
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