Gorilla
Keeper
The Aspinall Foundation is a registered charity that is actively
involved with several projects incorporating a diverse range of conservation
activities both at their Kent based Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks
and overseas projects in DRC, Indonesia and Madagascar. Our main spheres of
conservation-based activity include captive breeding, education, ecosystem
management, local community education projects, capacity building, habitat
surveys and the rehabilitation of confiscated wild animals.
Howletts Wild Animal Park, situated near Canterbury in
Kent, is a charity committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from
extinction through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. Part of The
Aspinall Foundation, Howletts is home to the largest captive breeding group of Western
Lowland Gorillas in the world with over 130 births to date.
We are looking for an enthusiastic
and motivated individual to join our team of dedicated gorilla keepers. The
ideal candidate will have experience gained in a mainstream zoological
collection - preferably with great apes - an awareness of current conservation
issues and a passion for animal welfare.
This is a physically demanding position so candidates must
be physically fit. A full valid driving licence is essential to the role. Ideally
you will posses experience of driving farm machinery and basic maintenance
skills. Holding a recognised Zoo Animal Management qualification and being
comfortable giving talks to the public would be an advantage.
Working 5 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays,
the successful candidate will have a genuinely flexible approach to working
hours. Single person accommodation may be available.
Closing date: Friday 6th
September 2013
To
apply, please email a CV along with a covering letter to: personnel@aspinallfoundation.org
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