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TEAM LEADER - CAPUCHINS
Hiring Organisation
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
Monkey World is currently home to
over 250 primates of 20 different species. The majority of our primates are
rescue animals from a variety of different backgrounds. Many have suffered
years of abuse or neglect. On arrival at Monkey World these primates are
rehabilitated into appropriate social groupings and provided with an
environment which encourages them to express natural behaviours.
Date Posted: 20th July 2015
Job Description
Monkey
World is looking for an experienced primate keeper to manage our large capuchin
section. We currently have 80 capuchin monkeys managed in four mixed sexed
groups. Many of these monkeys were rescued from a laboratory in 2008 and were
singly housed prior to their arrival and subsequent rehabilitation at Monkey
World. The remaining individuals were rescued from the pet trade. The successful
candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the section including animal
husbandry, diets, operant conditioning, enrichment and health checks. You will
also be responsible for staff training and monitoring. This is an extremely
busy section so the successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent
delegation and organisational skills.
Qualifications/Experience
This role requires a keeper with
at least 4 years animal experience.
Experience of operant
conditioning/training
Applicants will need to
demonstrate good communication skills, be physically fit, self motivated and
able to lead and work as part of a team.
Desirable
Experience of working with
capuchins
Full driving licence
Shotgun certificate
Experience of public speaking
Familiarity with rescue and
rehabilitation of primates
Salary and Benefits
Dependent on experience.
Accommodation available
Short/long haul travel grants
Study/education grants
Condition of appointment
This position will be subject to
a six-month probationary period
Please send covering letter and
current CV to :-
Sophie Sparrow
HR Administrator
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre
Longthorns
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6HH
e-mail:- hradmin@monkeyworld.org
Closing date for applications: Thursday
20th August 2015
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