Animal Keeper: Primates

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G1 Animal Keeper: Primates

Twycross Zoo is at a very exciting stage of development with the first phase of a 20 year masterplan already underway.  The plan will see the zoo developing new habitats for a refreshed animal collection starting with Giraffe Savannah and Gibbon Forest in 2015 and plans for ape developments also going ahead. 

Following an internal promotion, we have a vacancy for a Grade 1 keeper to work on our Primates section, which manages all our small primate species including callitrichids, cebids, guenons and lemurs. 

Key Responsibilities:

·       working on the section, covering all areas of animal husbandry

·       training and record keeping

·       interacting with zoo visitors

·       assisting with the training and development of staff

Key Skills & Requirements:

·       enthusiastic, high performing and motivated with a proven track record in zoo animal management

·       minimum of 3 years’ experience as a keeper, preferably with primates

·       substantial working knowledge of the natural history and management of key species

·       good team worker with a positive outlook and excellent communication skills

·       committment to continued professional development of yourself and other staff

·        Zoo keeping experience and a relevant animal-related qualification

The role is permanent, full-time (15 days out of 21) and includes weekend duties on a rota system.  Salary is paid monthly and we provide uniform and 31 days holiday per annum.

Please apply on-line by sending your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org

This vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you should submit your application as soon as possible. 

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