Deputy Team Leader :
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 a Deputy Team Leader to work on our Great Apes section. This area manages all
four species of great ape: gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan and bonobo.
Key
Responsibilities:
· A hands-on role,
working on the section
· Supervising all
areas of daily animal husbandry
· Developing,
supervising and training staff
· Taking
administrative responsibility alongside other senior staff within the Great
Apes section
Key Skills &
Requirements:
· High performing
and enthusiastic
· Proven track
record of working with Great Apes
· Substantial
experience of zoological animal management, with at least 8 years’ relevant experience
· Able to
demonstrate good working knowledge of the natural history and management of large mammals
· Good team worker
with positive outlook
· Excellent
communication and IT skills
· Committed to
continued professional development of yourself and others
· An animal related
qualification such as ANCMZA or DZMAA
The role is on a
permanent contract and is a full time position (working on average 5 days out
of 7) , including weekend
duties on a rota system. Salary is paid monthly with and 31 days paid holiday
per annum (pro-rata).
Uniform is also provided
Please apply on-line
by sending your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org
This vacancy will
close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you should submit your
application as soon as possible.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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