Experienced Animal
Keeper - Hoofstock Section
Howletts
Wild Animal Park is a world class wildlife park supporting the international
conservation charity The Aspinall
Foundation, which runs a number of overseas conservation projects. We are home to a collection of rare and
endangered Hoofstock, including Black Rhino, Roan Antelope and Bongo Antelope – all of which we have
reintroduction projects for. Other species on the section include Red River Hog, Giant Anteater,
Asian deer and Capybara.
Howletts Wild
Animal Park in Canterbury, Kent is recruiting for the position of Experienced Hoofstock Keeper, working 5 days per
week 8am – 5pm.
The main duties
will involve:
· Observing the behavior, health
and security of animals and reporting any problems
·
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
·
Maintaining
good and detailed
communication at all levels, including veterinary and other
animal collections
·
Contributing to the enrichment of the species
on the section
·
Representing the parks at seminars
and conferences.
· Supervision and training of less
experienced staff and supervision of volunteers
and interns
·
Section management on occasion.
The ideal candidate will have significant
experience with ungulates in a mainstream zoological collection, an awareness of current conservation issues and a
genuine passion for animal welfare. They
must possess excellent all round animal husbandry skills and be enthusiastic in
contributing to the enrichment of
the Hoofstock species around the park. A relevant animal management qualification or similar would be
advantageous. You must hold a full valid driving licence, and experience of driving agricultural vehicle
is an advantage.
A practical and proactive approach coupled
with good organisation and communication skills and an overall understanding of the role of the modern animal
collection is essential. This is a physically
demanding job and duties will include heavy lifting, as well as
enclosure maintenance and browse cutting.
Working 40 hours
per week, including weekends and bank holidays, the successful candidate will have a
genuinely flexible approach to working hours.
Salary £8.91 to
£9.47 per hour (£18,533 to £19,703) depending on experience. If on-site accommodation is not available or required then a living out allowance is also offered.
To Apply: Please email your full C.V. and covering letter to – personnel@aspinallfoundation.org
All
applicants must have right to work in the UK.
Closing date: Friday 4 June 2021
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