Team Leader Primates

Stichting AAP; Almere; On-site; EUR 35,689 - 45,867; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% Holiday allowance

Personal Benefit Budget

24 vacation days per year

Sustainable pension arrangement

Job summary

An international animal welfare organization located in Almere is seeking a Team Leader for their primates team. You will oversee the daily care of various primates and lead a diverse team. Required qualifications include a completed education in animal care management, at least four years of managerial experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers meaningful work with a salary between €3,198 and €4,110 gross monthly, depending on experience, with additional benefits including 24 vacation days and a sustainable pension plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of work experience as an operational manager.
• Excellent written and spoken English (CEFR level B2).
• At least one year of experience in primate husbandry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the primates team in Almere.
• Responsible for daily care and rehabilitation of animals.
• Implement and evaluate operational procedures.
• Contribute to and implement the annual plan.

Skills

Leadership

Animal Care Management

Primate Husbandry

Excellent communication skills

Education

Education in animal care management or related field

Job description

AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) is a European animal welfare organization dedicated to the welfare of exotic animals.

Team Leader – Primates (32 hours)

The primates team is responsible for the daily care of our macaques, baboons, capuchins, vervets and other primates. The team consists of 14 paid animal caretakers and numerous volunteers and interns from different nationalities.

What are you going to do!

• Hierarchically lead the primates team in Almere.
• Be responsible for the daily care and rehabilitation of the animals in your care.
• Implement and evaluate the R&R operational procedures concerning the primates team.
• Contribute to and implement the annual plan.
• Collaborate with other team leaders, the specialists team and the APL team (animal planning & logistics).
• Participate in the Emergency Response Team of AAP.

What do we offer?

• An inspiring workplace in the green heart of Almere, within easy reach of Amsterdam and Utrecht.
• A workplace near the animals we rescue.
• A position with social value and relevance, within an international organization.
• A professional workplace that encourages and supports dedication, accessibility and vigorousness.
• Your salary will be between €3,198 and €4,110 gross per month (based on 40 hours per week), dependent on relevant work experience, with room for growth within the function.
• 8% Holiday allowance.
• A Personal Benefit Budget of 3.5% of the gross annual salary.
• 24 vacation days per year on a full-time basis.
• A good and sustainable pension arrangement.

What do you bring?

• A minimum of four years of work experience as an operational manager.
• A completed education in animal care management or a related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English (CEFR level B2).
• At least one year of experience in primate husbandry.
• A personality that can manage and coach people with different (cultural) backgrounds.
• Has excellent social and communication skills used for cooperation.
• Decisive, flexible, practical, and honest nature.
• Solution-orientated attitude.
• Willingness to work on weekends.

Only people with the right to work within Europe will be considered for this application.