Large Carnivore Keeper
Temporary
(6 Months Cover)
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Port Lympne Reserve,
based in Kent is seeking a passionate, experienced, hardworking and motivated
animal keeper to work with a small team of enthusiastic and likeminded keepers
on our carnivore section. Howletts works in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation;
a charity committed to the conservation of rare and endangered animals through
breeding and reintroduction programmes.
The Role
From January until
July 2017, Port Lympne Reserve is seeking a hardworking and dedicated keeper to
work with our small team of enthusiastic and like-minded keepers on our Large
Carnivore Section. This position is full time, working five days out of seven,
including weekends and bank holidays. The successful applicant will be expected
to undertake general husbandry duties, conduct basic enclosure furnishing,
maintenance tasks and record keeping. You will have the opportunity to develop
your professional skills and abilities, and to contribute towards future plans
on the section. The position will also include some reptile work.
The Person
We are looking for
someone with proven previous experience gained in a similar main stream
zoological collection, preferably working with carnivores. Most importantly,
you will have excellent standards of husbandry and welfare and a good taxonomic
understanding of carnivores. You must be confident in engaging with the public,
familiar with basic computer software packages and have good verbal
communication skills. We are looking for a team player who is also confident to
work alone. Ideally, you will have also
gained an animal management qualification. The role is physically demanding so
you will need to have a good level of physical fitness. Butchery skills will
also be advantageous.
A valid UK driving
licence is essential.
All applicants must
have right to work in the UK
To apply: please
email your C.V. and covering letter to - personnel@aspinallfoundation.org
Or send to: Human
Resources Department, Port Lympne Reserve, Lympne, Kent, CT21 4PD.
Closing Date: Friday
6th January 2017
Please visit our
website: www.aspinallfoundation.org
to find out more about us.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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