Experienced Primate Keeper
Salary up to £19,074.00 per annum DOE
Howletts Wild Animal Park, based in Kent, is seeking a
passionate, experienced, hardworking and motivated animal keeper to work with a
team of enthusiastic keepers on our primate section. Howletts works in
conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation, a charity committed to the
conservation of rare and endangered animals through breeding and reintroduction
programmes. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide range
of species from Pied tamarins to Gelada baboons and contribute to in-situ
conservation programmes. Our continued involvement in
Java means that there is a possibility to become involved in the reintroduction
of Javan gibbons and langurs in Java.
The Role
This role as an
experienced keeper is to be an active member of the primate team to help
advance techniques and to be able to oversee the section when senior keepers
are unavailable. It is a physical role and the successful applicant will be
expected to undertake all duties on the section from general husbandry
including cleaning and feeding as well as enclosure maintenance and record
keeping. You must have experience in animal keeping gained in a mainstream zoological collection or equivalent environment working with primates.
A full valid driving licence is essential.
Conservation education
plays a big role in the park so there will be plenty of opportunities for talks
and encounters with the public. We provide extensive
staff training and will offer the opportunity to develop your
professional skills and abilities.
The Person
We are looking for an
individual who has experience with primates and experience with managing a team.
You will be a good communicator with the ability to impart knowledge to the
section. You will need to be confident around all types of primates with a
hands-on approach to the restraint and handling of animals where necessary. Knowledge of health and safety essential. A working
knowledge of basic Office software will be an advantage, as well as an
understanding of ZIMS.
The position is full time, working 40 hours over a
five day week and will include weekends and bank holidays. A flexible approach
to working hours is essential in any animal job.
All
applicants must have right to work in the UK
Closing Date: Friday 16 October 2020
To Apply: Please email your full C.V. and covering letter
to –
personnel@aspinallfoundation.org
Please visit our website: www.aspinallfoundation.org to find
out more about us.
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