Primate Care Staff
After a recent
restructure we are excited to be expanding our Primate Care Team.
Location - Monkey
World Ape Rescue Centre, Dorset
This
internationally-acclaimed rescue centre, in 65 acres of beautiful Dorset
woodland, is home to over 250 primates.
Many have been neglected, kept in unnatural conditions, or experienced
unbelievable cruelty. At Monkey World,
we strive to provide them company of their own kind in a safe and natural
environment. Monkey World was set up in 1987 by Jim Cronin to provide a
permanent, stable home for abused Spanish chimps. Today, his wife, Dr Alison Cronin and the
primate care staff continue to rescue and rehabilitate primates from all over
the world.
The Role
The successful
candidate will train on at least one of our six primate sections: orang-utans,
chimpanzees, gibbons, capuchins, woolly monkeys and ‘small monkeys’. They will
be involved in the day to day care of the primates including cleaning, diet
preparation, health monitoring, enrichment, and operant conditioning. They will
also be involved in record keeping and interacting with visitors in both formal
and informal contexts.
Job Description
• A
minimum of 2 years’ experience in an animal care role – ideally this will
include working with primates (Any applications with less than this experience
will not be shortlisted).
• Enthusiastic,
high performing and motivated.
• Good
team worker with a positive outlook and excellent communication skills at all
levels.
• Commitment
to continued professional development
• Have
a sound basis of practical knowledge and skill regarding a high level of animal
care including dietary knowledge and husbandry.
• Strong
observation skills
• Experience
of public speaking
• Full
clean driving licence essential due to location
Condition of appointment
This position will
be subject to a six-month probationary period
Desirable
• A
relevant animal-related qualification
• Proven
success or knowledge of operant conditioning.
The role is full
time and includes weekend duties as part of the current rolling roster system.
Salary is paid monthly. 28 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays).
Staff accommodation dependant on availability.
Please send covering letter and current CV to: -
hradmin@monkeyworld.org
Or alternatively post to:-
Jayne Gray
HR Manager
Monkey World Ape
Rescue Centre
Longthorns
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6HH
Closing Date 31st
December 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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