EXPERIENCED
PRIMATE KEEPER
Award winning Blackpool
Zoo is looking to fill a key position within its Animal Department.
Blackpool Zoo is looking for an
experienced primate keeper to assist in the daily care and husbandry needs of
their Primate Section. They will also help in developing and moving forward the
section within the framework of the animal department's aims and objectives in
a new and exciting period within Blackpool Zoo’s history. The section currently
maintains over 20 species of primates including Western Lowland Gorilla, Bornean
Orang-utan, King Colobus, Red Titi Monkey, Black Howler Monkey, L’Hoest’s
Monkey, De Brazza Monkey, Pileated Gibbon, and a wide range of Callitrichids
& Lemurs.
You will need to be hard working, physically fit,
enthusiastic and reliable. You should possess the Diploma in The Management of
Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) or an equivalent and have a minimum of three
years primate keeping experience. Previous
experience of working with great apes
would be desirable.
We offer
a Salary of £18,694.00
per annum as well as a range of other benefits plus the opportunity to further your
career within the zoological Industry.
Blackpool
Zoo is one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and in recent years
the zoo has gone through a rapid modernisation and development process, which
is still ongoing.
The Zoo
is operated by Parques Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction
operators which specialises in the tourism/leisure sector. Parques Reunidos
currently operates 60 parks around the world and attracts over 21 million
visitors annually.
The closing date for applications is the 23rd
September 2019.
Please
note, we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout
the advertising period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to
the closing date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as
soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the
closing date please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We are only able to
provide individual feedback to those candidates who are successful through to
the interview stage.
Please
send a detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered
for this post to Mrs Anita Bubbins, Personnel Manager, Blackpool Zoo, East Park
Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3 8PP or by email to anita.bubbins@blackpoolzoo.org.uk
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