Animal Keeper - Primates

Animal Keeper - Primates

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park near Hythe, Kent is recruiting for an Animal Keeper to work on our Primate Sections in the park.

  The position requires an enthusiastic, self motivated person with experience of working within a mainstream wild animal collection. You must possess good all round animal husbandry skills and be enthusiastic in contributing to the enrichment of the primate species around the park.

This is a physically demanding position so candidates must be physically fit, self motivated and have a genuine interest in conservation and wildlife. A valid driving licence is essential and an animal related qualification or relevant experience would be advantageous.

This is a full time permanent position. Working 40 hours a week, five days out of seven 8.00am to 5.00pm possibly including weekends and bank holidays.

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To apply: email your C.V. and covering letter to personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

or send to Human Resources Department, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Nr. Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD.

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Zoo Education and Research Intern

Education and Research Intern

Howletts and Port Lympne are sister parks in Kent known within the UK and Europe for their high standards of animal welfare and captive breeding success. The parks house over 1,000 animals from a range of species (primarily mammals) and there are multiple-groups of many species, providing fantastic research opportunities. As a popular visitor attraction we aim to continually improve our educational programmes. We   are therefore looking for enthusiastic candidates wanting to gain practical research experience in education or zoo welfare for a 6-12 month placement.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to run an extended research project (this will include producing a summary report), the results of which we will encourage you to get published and/or submit to present at a conference.

A BSc in zoology, animal behaviour, psychology, social science or similar would be advantageous but those from other backgrounds with a passion for conservation, education and captive research may be considered. You will need to be competent in statistical analysis, have experience of data collection, excellent ommunication skills, and be hard-working and enthusiastic.

Interns will work under the supervision of the Education department and in addition to running a research project there will be the opportunity to assist with various educational activities. They will also gain experience in the organisation of courses and workshops.

Working hours can be flexible but you will be required to commit to four days a week, which will include some weekends and bank holidays. Candidates must be available to start in June. Please note this in an unpaid position and we are unable to offer accommodation or expenses with this internship.

To apply by emailing a CV and covering letter or for more information please contact

amyob@aspinallfoundation.org.

Closing date: Monday 8 th July 2013

Interviews to be held w/c 15th July 2013

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Safari Ranger

Safari Ranger

(Seasonal)

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park on the Kent Coast is home to Livingstone Lodge, an award winning and exciting African Safari Experience, Livingstone Cottage a VIP Safari, and Elephant Lodge, our family camping experience.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Ranger/ Host

You will need a good general knowledge of African wildlife in order to act as a tour guide and hosting skills so providing our guests with a truly unforgettable experience. The post is seasonal, fixed term from now until the end of October 2013. Pay is £7.45 an hour.

Relevant experience of working in and around a Safari Lodge in Africa is essential as is a valid driving licence and a valid work visa for working in the UK. The ideal candidate will be FGASA qualified.

Working hours are split shifts over five days a week, include weekends, Bank Holidays, unsociable hours along with Duty Rangering (which entails staying on site).

To apply please email you cv and covering statement to: personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

or send a copy of your CV and covering letter to, Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Nr Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD.

Closing date: 28^th June 2013 or sooner if sufficient applications are received.

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Animal Keeper – Hoof Stock Section

Animal Keeper – Hoof Stock Section 

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park near Hythe, Kent has an opportunity for an 

experienced, hardworking and dedicated keeper to work with a small team of 

enthusiastic and likeminded keepers on our hoof stock section to cover a period of 

maternity leave. Our collection of hoof stock animals includes; buffalo, tapir, zebra, 

various antelope and deer, bison, and wildebeest.

This is a very physical role and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake 

all duties on the section including food preparation, cleaning, enclosure building and 

maintenance. Conservation education plays a big role in the park so there will be 

plenty of opportunities for doing talks and displays to the public.

We are looking for an individual who is hardworking, passionate and committed with 

knowledge of current conservation issues and experience in presenting talks to the 

public. You will also need a flexible approach to working hours and have a hands on 

approach to the restraint and handling of animals. 

You must have significant experience in animal keeping gained in a zoo park or 

equivalent environment with experience working with hoofstock animals. A full valid 

driving licence is essential and experience in driving tractors and Land Rovers off 

road is also desirable. Although not essential for the role, a firearms licence would be 

advantageous. Ideally you will have obtained an animal management qualification or 

equivalent but if not you must be willing to work towards obtaining a relevant 

qualification. 

The role is 40 hours a week, 5 days out of seven, 8.00am to 5.00pm. Expected start 

date is July and you will need to be available to work in this post for up to 12 months

or until the post holder returns. 

To apply: Please send a full CV and covering letter to: The Human Resources 

Department, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Port Lympne, Nr Hythe Kent CT21 4PD. 

Or e-mail: personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

Closing Date: 20th June 2013.

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Education and Research Intern

Education and Research Intern

Howletts and Port Lympne are sister parks in Kent known within the UK and Europe for their high standards of animal welfare and captive breeding success. The parks house over 1,000 animals from a range of species (primarily mammals) and there are multiple-groups of many species, providing fantastic research opportunities. As a popular visitor attraction we aim to continually improve our educational programmes. We are therefore looking for enthusiastic candidates wanting to gain practical research experience in education or zoo welfare for a 6-12 month placement.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to run an extended research project (this will include producing a summary report), the results of which we will encourage you to get published and/or submit to present at a conference.

A BSc in zoology, animal behaviour, psychology, social science or similar would be advantageous but those from other backgrounds with a passion for conservation, education and captive research may be considered. You will need to be competent in statistical analysis, have experience of data collection, excellent communication skills, and be hard-working and enthusiastic.

Interns will work under the supervision of the Education department and in addition to running a research project there will be the opportunity to assist with various educational activities. They will also gain experience in the organisation of courses and workshops.

Working hours can be flexible but you will be required to commit to four days a week, which will include some weekends and bank holidays. Candidates must be available to start in June. Please note this in an unpaid position and we are unable to offer accommodation or expenses with this internship.

Please apply by emailing a CV and covering letter to amyob@aspinallfoundation.org.

Closing date: Tuesday 28^th May 2013

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Safari Ranger

Safari Ranger

(Seasonal)

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park on the Kent Coast is home to Livingstone Lodge, an award winning and exciting African Safari Experience, Livingstone Cottage a VIP Safari, and Elephant Lodge, our family camping experience.

This fantastic variety of short break packages offers our guests an amazing opportunity - a chance to sample a taste of Africa in Kent! Giraffe, black rhino, elephant, cheetah, zebra and many more wild animals provide the backdrop to our unique accommodation options. Guests are able to listen to the sounds of the Serengeti and enjoy a magical night under the stars, just a short distance from the stunning coastline of Kent.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Ranger

You will need a good general knowledge of African wildlife, to act as a tour guide providing our guests with a truly unforgettable experience. The post is seasonal, fixed term from now until the middle to end of October 2013. Pay is £7.45 an hour.

 Relevant experience of working in and around a Safari Lodge in Africa is essential as is a valid driving licence and a valid work visa for working in the UK. The ideal candidate will be FGASA qualified.

Working hours are split shifts over five days a week, include weekends, Bank Holidays, unsociable hours along with Duty Rangering (which entails staying on site).

To apply please email you cv and covering statement to: personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

or send a copy of your CV and covering letter to, Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Nr Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD.

Closing date: 26^th April 2013 or sooner if sufficient applications are received.

Please visit our website: www.aspinallfoundation.orgto find out more about us and the African Safari Experiences and our Short Breaks.

DEPUTY HEAD OF SECTION

 

 

 

DEPUTY HEAD OF SECTION

(African Elephants)

 

 Port Lympne Wild Animal Park has a vacancy for an experienced Elephant Keeper capable of taking on the responsibilities and duties that the role of Deputy Head of Section demands. 

 

Applicants must have gained experience in all aspects of elephant husbandry and have gained significant experience working with captive elephants.

 

You will need excellent written and oral communications skills, team leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop the performance of section staff. Strong organisational and time management skills coupled with the ability to effectively manage the working time of keepers on the section is essential as is a valid manual driving licence.   

 

You will be expected to make appropriate short-term husbandry decisions regarding the feeding, movement and treatment of elephants; assist the Section Manager to maintain the sections records and paperwork; carry out risk assessments; and run the section in the absence of the Section Manager.

 

Ideally you will posses or be willing to obtain a recognised zoo qualification, be comfortable giving talks to the public and have the confidence to represent the company in the media. 

 

 

To apply: email your C.V. and covering letter to personnel@aspinallfoundation.org 

or send to Human Resources Department, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Nr. Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD.

 

 

Closing date for applications: 31^st March 2013

 

 

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Animal Director Assistant Internship

 

 

Animal Director Assistant Internship (unpaid)

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park works in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation, a charity committed to active conservation on an international level through protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction by captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. The Park is set in over 100 acres of sweeping countryside which includes the multi award winning Safari Experience which gives the opportunity for visitors to see giraffe, black rhino, elephant, cheetah, zebra and many more wild animals roaming free.

Together with our sister park Howletts, we have the largest collection of gorillas in the world and run two overseas gorilla reintroduction projects in protected West African National Parks. This year we plan to return a family group of 11 gorillas to Gabon. We have just released our first primates into protected areas of Java and returned critically endangered black rhino back to protected areas of their former range. We also manage a number of projects in Madagascar for lemurs.

An extremely exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an intern to shadow and assist the Park’s Animal Director, enabling you to learn about the general operation of the Park and experience working with various animal sections. If you have a genuine interest in wildlife conservation, are aiming for a career in the zoo world and therefore looking for an introduction to both keeping and management, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

The successful applicant needs to show enthusiasm, have the capacity for physical work, good administrative skills; as you will be involved with the financial and administrative records of the animal department, and preferably hold a relevant degree or previous animal husbandry experience. A valid driving licence would also be advantageous.

The hours of work are negotiable, but it is envisaged that you will need to be willing to commit to at least 20 hours a week for a period of six to twelve months. Unfortunately we are unable to provide accommodation with this internship.

To apply:
email your C.V. and covering letter to personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

or send to Ms Maxine Horn, Human Resources Department, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Nr. Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD.

Closing date for applications: 4th March 2013

Please visit our website: http://www.aspinallfoundation.org to find out more about us

 

 

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Experienced Keeper

Experienced Keeper

 

 

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park near Hythe, Kent is recruiting for an experienced

Animal Keeper whose time will be divided between various animal sections in the park.

 

  The position requires an enthusiastic, self motivated person with experience working within a mainstream wild animal collection. The successful applicant will be required to work with a range of animals including gorillas, tapirs, deer and antelope. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, with its sister park Howletts, has the largest collection of gorillas in the world and runs two gorilla reintroduction projects in protected National Parks in West Africa.

 

This is a physically demanding position so candidates must be physically fit, self motivated and have a genuine interest in conservation and wildlife. A valid driving licence is essential and a firearms licence, animal related qualification or relevant experience would be advantageous.

 

This is a full time permanent position. Working 40 hours a week, five days out of seven 8.00am to 5.00pm possibly including weekends and bank holidays. On site accommodation may be available.

 

 

 

To apply: email your C.V. and covering letter to personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

or send to Ms Maxine Horn, Human Resources Department, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Nr. Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD.

 

 

Closing date for applications: 27th February 2013

 

 

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Experienced Seasonal Chef

Experienced Seasonal Chef specialising in African style food


Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is part of The Aspinall Foundation, a charity committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. The Park offers a fantastic variety of short break packages through our exclusive accommodation at Elephant Lodge, Livingstone Lodge our multi-award winning African Safari Experience and Livingstone Cottage our unique and ultra-luxurious safari experience. Guests stay overnight in luxury tents or the cottage and can enjoy a bespoke drive-through Safari giving the opportunity to see giraffe, black rhino, elephant, cheetah, zebra and many more wild animals roaming free in over 100 acres of sweeping countryside with fantastic panoramic views across the Romney Marsh out to the English Channel.

We are looking to recruit an experienced seasonal chef who is enthusiastic, creative and enjoys cooking African Style Food. Your food needs to be high quality, beautifully presented African Cuisine, with an emphasis on using locally sourced ingredients and fresh seafood caught in the local area.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they can;

Cook in the presence of customers

Talk passionately to the customers about the food, sharing tips and information

Put our guests’ needs first so exceeding customer expectations

Produce innovative dishes to enhance the overall experience for our guests whilst meeting margin targets and keeping waste to a minimum

Work well in an established team

The post is seasonal, fixed term, starting from the beginning of March 2013 until the middle to end of October 2013. Normally you will be required to work 5 days a week out of 7 which will include Bank Holiday Mondays and you will be expected to work shifts and most weekends. Flexibility is key to this role.


To apply:

email your c.v. and covering letter to personnel@aspinallfoundation.org  or send to Ms Maxine Horn, Human Resources Department, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Nr. Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD.

Closing date for applications:

25th February 2013 Salary negotiable, depending on experience
Please visit our website:
www.aspinallfoundation.org  to find out more about us, the African Safari Experiences and our Short Breaks.

 

 

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Deputy Education Supervisor

Deputy Education Supervisor

(Salary £14-15,000)

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Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks are part of The Aspinall Foundation, a charity committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes.

 

Currently we are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident person to help undertake our expanding education commitments. Duties of the role include presenting scheduled education talks to our visitors; presenting talks to schools and bespoke groups; to man the education centres; to provide guided walks with small groups; to deliver our experience days; and to engage in our outreach programme which provides educational talks at various external venues.

 

This role also requires the applicant to support the Supervisor in the management and coordination of a team of 6 education officers.  This team covers both Howletts & Port Lympne Parks to ensure the highest levels of conservation education. We are therefore looking for a proactive individual with proven people skills, who can demonstrate supervisory skills gained from previous management experience. An ability to be reactionary to last minute changes is essential, in order to deal with the day-to-day demands of the department. The candidate will need to be highly computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and preferably Access) to assist in managing the department’s rota and budgetary requirements and will be required to represent the department at internal and external meetings in the absence of the Supervisor.

 

The candidate will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject.  They will also have previous experience working in an educational role gained in an established learning/educational faculty.   Extensive experience in presenting talks to the public is essential. Also required is an extensive knowledge of exotic wildlife and global conservation issues.

 

The role is split between the parks so the successful candidate will be required to work at both.  Candidates must therefore have a full valid driving license and their own transport.

 

Working 40 hours per week on a five day rota basis, candidates must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays.  A full job specification is available on our website.

 

To apply: email your c.v. and covering letter to personnel@aspinallfoundation.org or send to Ms Maxine Horn, Human Resources Department, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD.

 

Closing date for applications: 25^th January 2013

 

Please visit our website: www.aspinallfoundation.orgto find out more about us, our African Safari Experiences and Short Breaks.

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Experienced Rhino Keeper

Experienced Rhino Keeper

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, situated in the south of Kent near Folkestone, holds the largest collection of black rhino outside of Africa. We have had excellent breeding success and are a very active part of the EEP reintroduction plan. So far eight rhino have returned to Africa accompanied by their keepers to help acclimatise them.

 We have an opportunity for an experienced, hardworking and dedicated keeper to work with a small team of enthusiastic, likeminded keepers on our rhino section, which also includes the park’s giraffe.

This is a very physical role and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake all duties on the section from food preparation and cleaning, to enclosure design, building and maintenance. Conservation education plays a big role in the park so there will be plenty of opportunities for hosting talks and displays to the public.

Experience working with rhinos and/or giraffe preferred but previous experience of exotic large mammal husbandry is essential. A full valid driving licence is needed and experience in driving tractors and Land Rovers is desirable. We are looking for an individual who is hardworking, passionate and committed, with knowledge of current conservation issues and willing to convey this to the public. You will also need a flexible approach to working hours and be able to demonstrate a safe and confident approach to the species on the section. Short listed candidates may be asked to spend a trial day on the section.   

Ideally you will have obtained an animal management qualification or equivalent but if not you must be willing to work towards obtaining a relevant qualification.

Working 40 hours a week, 5 days out of seven, 8.00am to 5.00pm

Wages according to experience as fits existing pay scale.

To apply: Please send a full CV and covering letter to:

Sharon Bell,

The Human Resources Department,

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park,

Port Lympne,

Nr Hythe

Kent

CT21 4PD.

Or e-mail:  personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

Closing Date: 18th September 2012.

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Enrichment and Research Internship (unpaid)

Enrichment and Research Internship (unpaid)

Howletts and Port Lympne are sister parks in Kent housing over 1000 animals from a range of species (primarily mammals). We have multiple-groups of many of these species, providing fantastic research opportunities. We are therefore looking for enthusiastic graduate students wanting to gain practical experience in zoo welfare and research for a 6 month to 1 year placement working between both parks.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to run an extended research project, the results of which could be submitted to a research/enrichment conference. They will also gain experience in the organisation of courses and workshops as well as zoo based research with a wide variety of species.

We are looking for someone with a BSc in zoology, animal behaviour, psychology or similar, who has a passion for conservation and captive research. You will need a good knowledge of statistics programmes such as SPSS, have experience of data collection with various animal species, good communication skills, a full clean driving license and your own transport and a flexible approach to working hours is essential.

Working three to four days a week which will include some weekends, ideally we are looking for someone to start in early September.

Applicants will be short listed for interview in early August. Please be aware that we are unable to offer accommodation with this internship.

Please apply by emailing a CV and covering letter to: Mark Kingston Jones - research@aspinallfoundation.org.

Closing date: 10^th Aug 2012

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African Experience Safari Ranger

African Experience Safari Ranger

(seasonal)

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park on the Kent Coast is home to Livingstone Lodge, an award winning and exciting African Safari Experience and Livingstone Cottage, our brand new, unique and ultra-luxurious short break safari experience.

This fantastic variety of short break packages offers our guests an amazing break - a chance to sample a taste of Africa in Kent! Giraffe, black rhino, elephant, cheetah, zebra and many more wild animals provide the backdrop to our unique accommodation options. Guests are able to listen to the sounds of the Serengeti and enjoy a magical night under the stars, just a short distance from the stunning coastline of Kent.

Guests stay overnight in luxury tents, at Livingstone Lodge or in our beautiful Livingstone Cottage.  They enjoy a bespoke drive-through Safari where they will have an opportunity to see all kinds of wonderful wild animals roaming free in over 100 acres of sweeping countryside with fantastic panoramic views across the Romney Marsh out to the English Channel.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Ranger

You will need a good general knowledge of African wildlife, to act as a guide providing our guests with a truly unforgettable experience. The post is seasonal, fixed term from now until the middle to end of October 2012. Pay is in the region of £7.25 an hour depending upon experience.

 Relevant experience of running a Safari Lodge is essential as is a valid driving licence and a valid work visa for working in the UK. The ideal candidate will be FGASA qualified.

Working hours are split shifts over five days a week and include weekends and Bank Holidays.

To apply; please send a CV and covering letter to Sharon Bell, Human Resources.  Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Nr Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD.e-mail

personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

Please visit our website: www.aspinallfoundation.org to find out more about us and the African Safari Experiences and our Short Breaks.

Closing Date: 1^st August 2012.

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