Keeper - Mammal
Department
To promote the
Trust's work in the captive breeding of endangered species by working on the
daily management of the animal collection under the direction of the Department
Head or the Deputy Head and by teaching visiting students practical aspects of
animal management, carrying out research and supporting others conducting
research. To develop the Trust's work overseas by contributing to species
recovery programmes.
General daily tasks
will include maintaining high standards of cleanliness in all animal
enclosures, preparation of food, monitoring of animal behaviour, assisting with
the capture and restraint of animals for enclosure movement, veterinary
examination or export and be responsible for correct techniques such as ringing
etc.
It will also be
necessary to provide accurate daily records and to provide assistance,
information and co-operation to training students and conservation education
staff etc.
The successful
candidate will ideally hold a relevant degree level qualification, have a wide
knowledge of biology, ecology and captive requirements of animal species for
which this post is responsible and have a high level of fitness, computer
literacy and written and verbal communication skills.
To apply please send
your CV, application form and cover letter to
recruitment@durrell.org or:
Human Resources
Durrell Wildlife
Conservation Trust
Les Augrès Manor
La Profonde Rue
Trinity
Jersey, Channel
Islands
JE3 5BP
The closing date for
applications is 9th August, 2015
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