Senior Keeper
(Primates)
Paignton Zoo
From £20,472
Full-time – 38.75
hours per week includes working a rota of 2 out of 3 weekends.
Permanent
We are looking for a
Senior Keeper of Primates.
This role will
involve the hands on day-to-day husbandry of a large and diverse collection of
mammals focusing on animal welfare, bio-security, record keeping and ensuring
that exhibits are maintained to the highest standards. This position will focus
particularly on the care of Great apes and other primate species.
The successful
candidate will:
• Have
a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with Great Apes.
• Have
at least 4 years of experience working with Mammal species in a zoological
collection or similar establishment.
• Have
completed the DMZAA course or have a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Be
able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of current mammal husbandry practices
and have proven experience in the successful husbandry of a wide range of
mammals, with a particular emphasis placed on great apes and other primate
species. A logical, precise and scientific approach to animal keeping is
required.
• Have
significant experience and interest in Mammal Husbandry and implementing best
husbandry practices.
• Assist
the Senior Head Keeper and Head keeper in the day to day running of the mammal
department and be able to deputize for them in their absence.
• Have
an understanding of government guidelines and regulations pertaining to the
running of an animal collection and its employees and help ensure senior staff
that these are attained to within the mammal department on a daily basis.
• Be
able to give clear guidance to junior staff, volunteers and work experience and
assist the Senior Head Keeper and Head keeper in their training and continued
development, through strong leadership and team building skills.
• Be
a strong communicator and realize the importance of this within the senior
keeper role, Mammal department and organization as a whole.
• Understand
the conservation, research and educational role of ex-situ and in-situ animal
populations.
• Be
reliable with good time-keeping and attendance and able to demonstrate
professionalism.
• Be
a self-disciplined team player with a positive attitude.
• Be
proficient in Microsoft software including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Hold
a full driving license.
• Supervisory
experience is an advantage but not essential.
Further details on
applying can be found on our website www.paigntonzoo.org.uk
Closing date: Friday
7th August 2017
Interview date: August – date TBC
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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