Primate Care Team Manager
Primate Care Team Manager (Full time 37.5
hours pw, permanent)
Salary: £21,587pa, 30 days a/l leave pa,
rising over 5 years, opportunities for skills secondment
The Wild Futures Sanctuary currently houses 46
primates consisting of 25 capuchin monkeys (Cebus and Sapajus sp), 15 common
marmosets (Callithrix jacchus), three Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvanus) and
three woolly monkeys (Lagothrix sp). The majority of the residents are victims
of the exotic pet trade in the UK.
GUIDE TO JOB ROLE & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Primate Care Team Manager
Reporting to: the Director of Wild Futures
Responsible for: Primate Care Team, volunteers
and interns.
Please note that reporting lines may change
from time to time in line with organisational changes. As a small team we always anticipate change.
Summary of Role:
The Primate Care Team Manager is responsible
for managing and coordinating the primate care team to ensure and oversee best
practise and high welfare standards for the primates in our care.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO:
Key Responsibilities:
PRIMARY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:-
o Responsible
for coordinating monkey care in consultation with experienced staff, team and
veterinary practice as appropriate.
o Valued
member of the management team but is also a hands on proactive member of the
sanctuary team
o Able
to work around the animals in a respectful and calm manner
o Must
be dedicated and flexible, expected to share “cover” shifts staying on site
overnight as the responsible member of staff
o As
a manager, proactively supports other aspects of the charity’s work as required
and as directed by the Director
o Make
recommendations as required in respect of the budget and then closely manage
the budget as signed off by the Director & Trustees
o Expert
in and maintains knowledge and latest thinking in primate care and welfare and
all conservation matters relevant to the sanctuary
o Compliance
with all relevant health and safety protocols and documentation. Includes, but not limited to emergency
procedures, risk assessments and safe working practices.
o Demonstrable
ability in instructing others and monitor team compliance
COMMUNICATION:
o As
Care Team Manager ensures regular communication and update of all primate care
issues. Responsible for providing
sanctuary wide updates and ensuring relevant personnel are kept informed
including the Director
o Willing
and able to give talks to the public when the sanctuary is open to visitors
o Provides
management contribution and reporting as required at Trustee’s meeting and
management meetings
PEOPLE
MANAGEMENT:
o Calm
under pressure, leads, manages, mentors, trains and enthuses members of the
care team building a supportive and positive culture
o Ability
to positively engage with all team members from a diverse range of backgrounds
o Organise,
track and review carer’s progress including any management interventions such
as appraisals, feedback and career development as may be necessary
o Follows
and supports all HR policies & practices
o Designs
and produces rotas to ensure appropriate cover – able to prioritise and multi
task
o Supports
recruitment programmes as required
As manager of the Care Team demonstrates
leadership where managing people:
Is an ambassador for the Wild Futures
Vision
Works
as part of an effective management structure
Contributes
meaningfully to both strategy & operations
Leads
and directs with clear management – open and honest style
Demonstrates
positivity despite any personal feeling
Ability
to motivate and persuade individuals to ‘get the job done’
As a integral part of the Care Team this role
is a Team Player:
Respect for, and commitment to, the
vision, mission and values of Wild Futures
Interacts
positively with the team, respects the views and opinions of others
Sees
where support may be required and openly offers and provides it
Works
collaboratively and builds positive working relationships
Appreciates
the bigger picture – pragmatic and reasoned
Looks
for common ground and goals to support the team
Doesn’t
allow ego to undermine the success of the role
Able
to be flexible and adapt to new situations as they arise
Background & Qualifications: Essential:
At
least five years’ experience working with primates in an animal sanctuary,
rescue centre or similar environment
Good
communication skills, confident and articulate, fluent in English language
Experience
of managing a small team preferably in similar environment
Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions
Degree in zoology or related field OR equivalent on-the-job experience in lieu
of degree
Due
to the lengthy training process, a commitment of at least two years is expected
Valid driving licence
Permission
to work in the UK
Desirable:
Experience
working with capuchins and callitrichids
Veterinary
care knowledge would be highly useful
Management
experience in a ‘live in’ situation would be helpful
Outcomes & Targets Associated with this
role:
Smooth running Care Team delivering
high welfare standards (as specified) to the monkeys in their care.
Successful
and collaborative working relationship with management team and colleagues
which supports the delivery of the charity’s goals, objectives and vision.
No agencies please.
Closing date: 30th June 2019
Wild Futures
The Monkey Sanctuary
Looe
Cornwall PL13 1NZ
Tel: 01503 262532
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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
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