Primate Keeper
We are looking for
an ambitious individual to join our animal care team. If you want to be part of
one of the UK's fastest growing zoos and are excited about the prospect of
being part of something new, this position might be for you!
Wingham Wildlife
Park is a family run wildlife park with big emphasis on animal husbandry,
conservation, education and safety for our animals, staff and visitors. We are
looking for a like minded “team player” who would fit in amongst our primate
section. This section covers a large variety of species ranging from
callitrichidae, lemurs, mandrills, macaques & great apes.
The Candidate Will:
• Be
able to communicate on a one-to-one basis as well as leading public talks to
large crowds.
• Have
at least 2 years’ experience working with primates (great ape experience is
desirable), preferably in a zoo setting.
• Be
able to work as part of a team and on their own.
• Have
exceptional time keeping skills.
• Show
excellent practical animal husbandry skills.
• Demonstrate
skills with positive reinforcement training.
• Have
relevant animal husbandry qualifications.
• Have
a valid UK driving licence or have good access to transport links.
The Role Involves:
• Day
to day husbandry of the animals covered by the primate section.
• Excellent
observational and note keeping skills when working with the animals at the
park.
• Giving
talks to visitors about some of the primate species in the park.
• Strict
adherence to safe working practices.
• Maintaining
high standards around the park including emptying bins, weeding and window
cleaning.
About Employment
with WWP:
This full time
position (winter; 40 hours per week, summer; 45 hours per week) requires people
to be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, including working
on weekends, during school holidays and on bank holidays.
We give statutory
holiday entitlement.
This position will
pay at the rate of the national minimum wage. On the successful completion of a
6 month probationary period a wage increase will occur.
All applications to
be addressed for the attention of Ruth Wilder to
headkeeper@winghamwildlifepark.co.uk along with a covering letter and CV. For
applications to this particular job please use reference PRIMATE in the email
title. Any applications through other channels will be disregarded.
This vacancy will
close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you
should submit your application as soon as possible. All successful candidates
will be contacted via email to arrange interviews.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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