Part Time 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 135 births to date.
We are looking for
an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team of dedicated gorilla
keepers beginning April 2018. The ideal candidate will have some experience
gained in a mainstream zoological collection - preferably with great apes - an
awareness of current conservation issues and a passion for animal welfare.
Candidates must have
a good level of physical fitness and a full valid driving licence is essential
to the role. It would be advantageous to have some experience of driving
tractor/trailers, possess a varied skillset including general maintenance, and
a recognised Zoo Animal Management qualification.
Working 3 days a
week the successful candidate will have a genuinely flexible approach to
working hours which may include weekends and bank holidays. Salary is according
to experience.
Closing date: 23
February 2018
To apply: Please
email a CV along with a covering letter to - personnel@aspinallfoundation.org
Visit our website at
www.aspinallfoundation.org for
further information.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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