EXPERIENCED
PRIMATE KEEPER
Award winning Blackpool
Zoo is looking to fill a key position within its Animal Department.
Blackpool Zoo is looking for an experienced primate
keeper to assist in the daily care and husbandry needs of their Primate
Section. They will also help in developing and moving forward the section
within the framework of the animal department's aims and objectives in a new
and exciting period within Blackpool Zoo’s history. The section currently
maintains over 20 species of primates including Western Lowland Gorilla, Bornean
Orang-utan, King Colobus, Red Titi Monkey, Black Howler Monkey, L’Hoest’s
Monkey, De Brazza Monkey, Pileated Gibbon, and a wide range of Callitrichids
& Lemurs.
You will need to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and
reliable. You should possess the Diploma in The Management of Zoo and Aquarium
Animals (DMZAA) or an equivalent and have a minimum of three years primate keeping experience. Although
experience with great apes is not essential, it would be desirable.
We offer a competitive salary
of £18,694.00
per annum and the opportunity to further
your career within the zoological world.
Subsidised single
occupancy (on site) accommodation may be available with this post, if required.
Blackpool
Zoo is one of the UK’s most established medium sized zoos, and in recent years
the zoo has gone through a rapid modernisation and development process, which
is still ongoing.
The Zoo
is operated by Parques Reunidos, one of Europe’s largest leisure and attraction
operators which specialises in the tourism/leisure sector. Parques Reunidos
currently operates 60 parks around the world and attracts over 21 million
visitors annually.
The closing date for applications is the 24th June 2018.
Please note,
we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the
advertising period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to the
closing date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as soon as
possible to avoid disappointment. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date please
consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We are only able to provide
individual feedback to those candidates who are successful through to the
interview stage.
Please send
a detailed CV and covering letter explaining why you wish to be considered for
this post to Mrs Anita Bubbins, Personnel Manager, Blackpool Zoo, East Park
Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3 8PP or by email to anita.bubbins@blackpoolzoo.org.uk
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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