Deputy Head Keeper – Hoofstock Section
(Salary equivalent
£18,990 - £20,987 depending on experience)
Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks, in
conjunction with the Aspinall Foundation, are a charity based organisation
committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction through
captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. The parks are home of one of
the world’s most prized wild animal collections and are one of the biggest
visitor attractions in Kent.
We are looking for
an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team of
dedicated Hoofstock keepers at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. The section
comprises of various ungulate species including; Malayan and Brazilian Tapir,
Eastern Bongo, Visayan Warty Pigs, European Bison, Waterbuck, Water Buffalo and
Takin among others. The section is involved in reintroduction initiatives for a
number of these species.
The main duties
will involve:
• Running
of the section in the Head keeper’s absence
• Observing
the behavior, health and security of animals and reporting any problems
• Reviewing
diets and ensuring the correct diets are prepared and distributed
• Cleaning
and maintaining enclosures
• Ensuring
that safety and emergency procedures are followed at all times
• Maintaining
courteous and helpful relations with visitors
• Assisting
with the movement and transport of animals
• Supporting
in the training of less experienced staff and supervision of volunteers and
interns
• Maintaining
good and detailed communication at all levels, including veterinary and other
animal collections
• Contributing
to the enrichment of the species on the section
• Assisting
the Head Keeper with administration duties as necessary.
• Representing
the parks at seminars and conferences.
The ideal candidate
will have extensive experience of zoological animal management, in a mainstream
zoological collection and an awareness of current conservation issues. Along
with a good understanding of Hoofstock species’ biology, natural history, husbandry
& welfare the successful candidate will possess excellent all-round animal
husbandry skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined
with a good knowledge of Microsoft office applications. This is a physically
demanding position, so candidates must have a good level of physical fitness
and a valid driving licence is essential to the role.
This permanent role
is 40 hours a week working 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank
holidays. Normal working times are 8:00am to 5:00pm with 1 hour for lunch. A
living out allowance may also be provided if site accommodation is not
available.
All applicants must
have right to work in the UK.
Closing date: Wednesday 20 June 2018
To apply: Please email a CV along with a
covering letter to - personnel@aspinallfoundation.org
Or post to: Human
Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD
Visit our website at
www.aspinallfoundation.org for
further information
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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