Team Leader Primates

Organisatie

AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) is a European animal welfare organization dedicated to the welfare of exotic animals. It is our mission to end their suffering by rescuing animals in need and advocate for better laws and regulations.

For the primates team in Almere (NL), AAP is looking for a team leader who is responsible for managing and inspiring a team of 14 animal caretakers. Are you an experienced team leader who has experience in managing on an operational level and will work with and for the animals, then we are looking for you!

Within the Rescue & Rehabilitation department, the primates team is responsible for the daily care of our macaques, baboons, capuchins, vervets and other primates. The primates team consists of 14 paid animal caretakers and a lot of volunteers and interns from different nationalities. The team is professional and works according to standard (safety) procedures, protocols and hand-off policy. For the care of the animals the team receives advice from the specialist team on behavioural and veterinary related topics and is involved in the rescue, rehabilitation and outplacement of the animals.

Taken

What are you going to do!
• You hierarchically lead the primates team in Almere.
• You are responsible for the daily care and rehabilitation of the animals in your care.
• You are responsible for implementing and evaluating the R&R operational procedures concerning the primates team.
• You will contribute to and implement the annual plan.
• You are working together with the other team leaders, the specialists team and APL team (animal planning & logistics).
• You have a role within the Emergency Response Team of AAP.

Functie-eisen en profiel

What do you bring?
• A minimum of four year work experience as an operational manager.
• A completed education in animal care management or related relevant field.
• Excellent written and spoken English (English Common European Framework of Reference level: B2).
• At least one year experience in Primates husbandry.
• A personality that:
o Can manage and coach people with different (cultural) backgrounds.
o Has excellent social and communication skills used for cooperation.
o Has a decisive, flexible, practical, and honest nature.
o A solution-orientated attitude.
o Is willing to work in weekends.

Ons aanbod

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.
• A permanent contract (after 2 twelve month contracts).
• 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.

Informeren en solliciteren

Do you want more information or apply directly?
Enthusiastic, but still some questions? Please call Eva Schippers (Head of Rescue and Rehabilitation) or Tyme Valeijn (Senior HR Advisor), telephone 036 523 8787. Click this link to upload your letter and cv before 28th of February 2026.
A practical assignment and assessment will be part of the application process.