Gorilla Keeper
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 starting at the end of May 2016. 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 have a recognised Zoo Animal Management
qualification.
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. Those living in park accommodation may be required to join the security
team for occasional security duty.
Closing date: Friday
22nd April 2016
To apply, please
email a CV along with a covering letter stating the position applied for in the
subject line to Jo Stephens: joannas@aspinallfoundation.org
Visit our website at
www.aspinallfoundation.org for
further information.
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