Primate Keeper
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
Combe Martin
Wildlife and Dinosaur Park is an award-winning visitor attraction set amidst a
beautiful 28-acre natural valley situated in North Devon. We are home to over
70 species with around 800 individual animals.
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our Primate
department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily
husbandry of our Primate section, which is made up of 51 individuals of 10
species.
Candidates should
have at least two years’ experience working with Primates and have an
animal-related qualification. Good knowledge of primates is essential and it
would be beneficial to have experience working with Larger Old World Monkeys
and Lesser Apes. Experience with operant conditioning and good IT skills is
also desirable.
The successful
applicant will be hard-working, a good team player who is also confident
working under their own initiative. They will also have great public speaking
skills and be confident in delivering educational talks to visitors. Good
communication skills and excellent customer service ethic are vital.
Being situated in a
valley, applicants should be physically fit. A full clean UK driving licence is
advantageous due to our location.
This position is 35
hours/week during our winter season and 40 hours/week during the summer season.
Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business, including working
weekends and bank holidays.
Applicants must
email a CV and covering letter to headkeeper@cmwdp.co.uk by 6 pm on Wednesday
the 11th of December 2019.
Provisional
interview dates: Held during the week commencing 16th of December.
Only successful
candidates will be contacted.
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