Primate Care Team Leader — Conservation & Excellence

Breath HR; Twycross; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave including bank

Life assurance

Sick pay from day one

Discount platform access

Staff zoo entry

Ticket allowance for friends/family

Shop and F&B discounts

Monthly recognition awards

Free parking

Job summary

Twycross Zoo is seeking a Team Leader for its primate teams, working with the Curator of Primates to finalise routines, train staff and implement new operating procedures. You will help manage a diverse collection, ensure high welfare standards and lead on welfare and conservation initiatives across the site.

The role emphasises leadership, collaboration with veterinary and maintenance teams, and the ongoing development of world‑class husbandry practices in a growing conservation environment.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in animal/conservation subjects.
• DMZAA or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Experience leading primate care teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Curator in running the animal team effectively and safely.
• Maintain high standards of animal wellbeing and presentation according to best practices.
• Lead and develop the team; manage rota, training and HR processes as needed.
• Act as Deputy Curator when required and assume Duty Animal Manager on rota.

Skills

Team leadership

Primate care knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Training & development

Education

BSc in animal/conservation

DMZAA or equivalent

Tools

ZIMS

PMx

MS Office

Job description

Twycross Zoo is seeking a Team Leader for its primate teams, working with the Curator of Primates to finalise routines, train staff and implement new operating procedures. You will help manage a diverse collection, ensure high welfare standards and lead on welfare and conservation initiatives across the site.

The role emphasises leadership, collaboration with veterinary and maintenance teams, and the ongoing development of world‑class husbandry practices in a growing conservation environment.