Deputy Team Leader - Woolly
Monkeys
THIS VACANCY IS NOW FILLED
Monkey World
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
October
2017
Job Description
Monkey
World is looking for an experienced primate keeper to support the team leader
on our Woolly Monkey section. We currently have 19 woolly monkeys managed in
three groups. Monkey World is part of the woolly monkey EEP and has a very
successful breeding record. Unlike most of our other primates, many of the
woolly monkeys were born at the park or transferred here from other
collections. 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.
Qualifications/Experience
This
role requires a primate keeper with at least 3 years new world monkey experience.
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 woolly monkeys
Full
driving licence
Shotgun
certificate
Experience
of public speaking
Experience
of operant conditioning
Familiarity
with rescue and rehabilitation of primates
Salary & Benefits
Dependant
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
This
is a full time position working a 7 week rolling roster.
Please
send covering letter and current CV to:-
Elisa
Atkins
HR
Manager
Monkey
World Ape Rescue Centre
Longthorns
Wareham
Dorset
BH20
6HH
E-mail:-
hradmin@monkeyworld.org
Closing date for applications Sunday 22nd October 2017
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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