Experienced Black
Rhino Keeper - Temporary
(Nine months
maternity cover)
Port Lympne Reserve
works in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation; a charity committed to protecting rare and
endangered animals from extinction through captive breeding and reintroduction
programmes.
Port Lympne Reserve
is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team of dedicated black
rhino keepers. The ideal candidate will have previous animal husbandry experience gained in
a similar main stream zoological collection; preferably working with a rhino species. They will
also have an awareness of current conservation issues and a passion for animal welfare.
This is a very
physical role and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake all
duties on the section such as
food preparation, enclosure cleaning, record keeping, enclosure building and maintenance. A full
valid driving licence is essential to the role and experience of driving a
tractor would be
advantageous.
Ideally you will
posses excellent animal husbandry skills and have a recognised Zoo Animal Management
qualification. You will be a team player who is also confident to work by
yourself.
Working 5 days a
week out of seven, including weekends and bank holidays, the successful candidate will have
a genuinely flexible approach to working hours. Single person accommodation may be available.
All applicants must
have the right to work in the UK.
Closing date: 19th
June 2016.
To apply, please
email a CV along with a covering letter to: personnel@aspinallfoundation.org
Or post to: Human
Resources, Port Lympne Reserve, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD
Visit our website at
www.aspinallfoundation.org for
further information.
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