Dudley Zoo & Castle
Dudley Closing date for applications is: 17th Mar 2024
Dudley Zoo & Castle, a leading Black Country visitor attraction, is looking to recruit a Primate Team Leader to join our enthusiastic team.
You will join our dedicated team of keepers who are responsible for delivering animal welfare to a high standard.
The role is to head one of our primate sections caring for species such as Bornean orangutans, yellow breasted capuchins and our popular one-acre walkthrough Lemur Wood, which is home to black & white ruffed, ring-tailed and collared lemurs. This varied role also includes working with other species including two-toed sloths and bats.
The ideal candidate will need to be able to manage, develop and motivate an enthusiastic team of primate keepers and have relevant primate experience working in a zoo setting. Ideally, you should have a good understanding of breeding programmes, conservation and the wellbeing off all primates from great apes to pygmy marmosets.
You must be an excellent communicator with a good working knowledge of Health and Safety and be able to implement policies and procedures would be preferable.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated with an enthusiastic and positive approach to the animal welfare and conservation aims of Dudley Zoo & Castle.
This role is a full-time permanent position. The role is five-day week including weekends and Bank Holidays. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Accommodation may be available for those wishing to relocate.
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BIAZA's office hours are 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Contact outside of those times will get a response when we are next in the office.
If your enquiry is urgent and you need a response before the BIAZA office reopens, please call Jo Judge on 07593 580602. If you wish to reach one of our members, please contact them directly.
The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales number 6789783.Registered Office Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY. Registered Charity Number is 1128168 and SC040783 (Scotland)
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