Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Experienced Great Ape Keepers

 



Experienced Great Ape Keepers

Job Description

 Monkey World is inviting applications from experienced great ape keepers for the role of Deputy Team Leader on our large chimpanzee section. We currently have 55 chimpanzees living in 3 mixed sexed groups and 1 bachelor group. Our chimpanzees have been rescued from a variety of different backgrounds. The successful candidate will support the Team Leader in all aspects of the section including animal husbandry, diets, operant conditioning, introductions, enrichment and health checks. You will also be responsible for staff training and monitoring. This is an extremely busy section so the successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent delegation and organisational skills.

 

Qualifications/Experience

 

This role requires a keeper with at least 4 years chimpanzee experience. Experience of operant conditioning

Applicants will need to demonstrate good communication skills, be physically fit, self-motivated and able to lead and work as part of a team.

 

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 30th September 2020






photo 
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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