(Salary
commensurate with experience)
Howletts
Wild Animal Park, situated near Canterbury in Kent, is home to the largest
breeding herd of African elephants in the UK. We are looking for an
enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team of dedicated Elephant
Keepers at Howletts Wild Animal Park.
The ideal
candidate will have experience in a mainstream zoological collection, an
awareness of current conservation issues and a genuine passion for elephant
welfare.
This is a
physically demanding job and duties will include heavy lifting and strenuous
cleaning, as well as enclosure maintenance, browse cutting and operation of
vehicles such as tractors and dumper trucks.
Candidates
must have excellent observation skills, be computer literate and comfortable
delivering educational talks and section tours to small groups.
A full valid
driving licence is essential for the role.
Experience working with elephants would be an advantage but is not
essential as full training will be given.
This role is full time
working 5 days a week, the successful candidate will have a genuinely flexible
approach to working hours which may include weekends and bank holidays.
All applicants must have right to work in the UK
or send to Human Resources Department, Port Lympne Reserve, Lympne,
Kent, CT21 4PD.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21 February 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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