Deputy Head Keeper – Hoofstock
Section
(Salary
equivalent £18,990.40 - £20,987.20 depending on experience)
Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks, in
conjunction with the Aspinall Foundation, are a charity based organisation
committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction through
captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. The parks are home of one of
the world’s most prized wild animal collections and are one of the biggest
visitor attractions in Kent.
We
are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join
our team of dedicated Hoofstock keepers at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. The section comprises of various ungulate species
including; Malayan and Brazilian Tapir, Eastern Bongo, Visayan Warty Pigs,
European Bison, Waterbuck, Water Buffalo and Takin among others. The section is
involved in reintroduction initiatives for a number of these species.
The main duties will involve:
·
Running of the
section in the Head keeper’s absence
·
Observing the behavior, health and security
of animals and reporting any problems
- Reviewing
diets and ensuring the correct diets are prepared and distributed
- Cleaning and
maintaining enclosures
- Ensuring that
safety and emergency procedures are followed at all times
- Maintaining
courteous and helpful relations with visitors
- Assisting with the movement and transport of
animals
- Supporting in the training of less experienced
staff and supervision of volunteers and interns
- Maintaining
good and detailed communication at all levels, including veterinary and
other animal collections
- Contributing to the
enrichment of the species on the section
- Assisting the Head
Keeper with administration duties as necessary.
- Representing the parks
at seminars and conferences.
The ideal
candidate will have extensive experience of zoological animal management, in a
mainstream zoological collection and an awareness of current conservation
issues. Along with
a good understanding of Hoofstock species’ biology, natural history, husbandry
& welfare the successful candidate will
possess excellent all-round animal husbandry skills, excellent communication
and interpersonal skills combined with a good knowledge of Microsoft office
applications. This is a physically demanding position, so candidates must have
a good level of physical fitness and a valid driving licence is essential to
the role.
This
permanent role is 40 hours a week working 5 days out of 7 including weekends
and bank holidays. Normal working times are 8:00am to 5:00pm with 1 hour for
lunch. A living out allowance may also be provided if site accommodation is not
available.
All applicants must have right
to work in the UK.
Closing date: Friday
20 July 2018
Or post to: Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park,
Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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