Zoo Jobs: Primate and Nocturnal Mammal Keeper

Primate and Nocturnal Mammal Keeper

Role Purpose and Dimensions:

We are looking to recruit a primate and nocturnal mammal keeper to work with our growing collection of species that fall within these categories. This will include work with all primates and small mammals, including porcupines, lemurs, a growing collection of callitrichids, night monkeys, two loris species, cuscus and echidnas, small carnivores, armadillos to name a few. At certain times you may be required to help fulfil duties on other sections.

The Role:

· Reporting to the Lead Keeper/ Animal Manager to make sure that the section runs smoothly and effectively.

· Ensuring the health and welfare of all animals.

· Feed, clean out and provide enrichment for animals.

· Deliver talks and presentations throughout the day, engaging with guests wherever possible.

· Upkeep of enclosures including horticultural maintenance and gardening.

· Maintain a professional approach to all visitors and colleagues across departments.

· Ensuring the health and safety of yourself and colleagues.

· Delivery of informative, enthusiastic and engaging talks and animal experiences, interacting with visitors and offering an exemplary and 5ive star service for guests.

· Liaise and communicate with senior staff members.

· Maintain accurate animal records.

· Facilitate an exciting and memorable experience for guests.

Key Objectives:

· Feed all animals adhering to instructions.

· Ensure that sufficient feed is available for the next day/feed.

· Make sure the food preparation areas are left clean and tidy at all times.

· Ensure each animal’s nutritional requirements are met.

· Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of all animal enclosures.

· Monitor all animals for signs of illness, injury, breeding, distress and make sure any concerns or problems are promptly reported and then recorded.

· Interact with guests wherever possible, including animal experiences, ensuring that health and safety protocols are adhered to at all times.

· Ensure record sheets are maintained and kept up to date for each species/animal.

The Successful Applicant:

E = Essential D= Desirable

· Exemplary hygiene standards. (E)

· Preferable Relevant qualification (or working towards one). (E)

· At least 1 year previous experience working with primates and/or nocturnal mammals in a zoological collection. (E)

· Must be able to demonstrate up to date, taxa specific knowledge relevant to the animal collection and captive husbandry of the species that fall with the scope of this section.

· Motivated and enthusiastic individual who can work alone and as part of a team. (E)

· Good verbal and written communication skills. (E)

· Good organizational and time management skills. (E)

· Ability to work as a member of a team and go that extra mile. (E)

· Computer literate. (D)

· Wide knowledge of biology, ecology and captive requirements of taxa relevant to the collection. (D)

· Flexible approach to work and ability to work under pressure. (E)

· Full clean driving license is preferable but not essential. (D)

Good understanding of health and safety within the workplace. (D (Training provided))

HOURS OF WORK & PAY

This is a permanent full time contract, on a flexi rota system which includes weekend working and bank holidays as well as sometimes working early or late to meet business needs.

The regular hours of work for this position are 8am – 5pm.

Starting wage will be approx. £20-21,000 per annum dependent on experience.

APPLICATIONS:

Please email a copy of your CV along with covering letter to enquiries@hemsleyconservationcentre.com with subject title: PNMK1

INTERVIEWS:

Interviews will be held at our earliest convenience.

Unfortunately, we cannot conduct interviews over the telephone or Skype etc.

CLOSING DATE:

This post will stay open until the position is filled. Please assume that if you have not heard back within 4 weeks of submission you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Regrettably, we are unable to provide individual feedback.

PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION FOR POSTING OUT YOUR VACANCY.

It will be greatly appreciated as I am semi retired and have had no regular income for over two years.

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