Bristol Aquarium -
Interim Aquarist
Bristol Aquarium
seeks an Interim Aquarist
Full Time, 6 month
fixed term contract – immediate start
£16,286.40 per annum
pro rated
About Bristol Aquarium
Situated directly on
Bristol’s Harbourside, Bristol Aquarium takes visitors on a journey of
underwater discovery through 40 living displays featuring over 400 aquatic
species. Key features of the aquarium include the immense Sunken Shipwreck
native species display and the underwater tunnel through the coral seas zone.
Bristol Aquarium is also the UKs only aquarium with its own ‘Urban Jungle’ - a
large botanical house home to an array of plant species.
About the Role
Alongside offering
excellent customer service, you will be responsible for maintaining and
developing displays and exhibits (including those within our Botanical House
Garden), promoting public education and awareness in relation to conservation
and delivering a memorable and entertaining experience to visitors. Experience
in animal husbandry is essential. In addition you will also clean, tidy and
ensure safe standards of all plant rooms, tool rooms, laboratories and
quarantine facilities.
The role will also
include delivering talks, presentations, tours and birthday parties ensuring
all our visitors have an enjoyable experience.
This is a full time
6 month interim position for which it is essential that you are available to
work during weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.
About You
Ideally you will
already have relevant experience in the visitor attractions sector working with
marine fish and invertebrates and have knowledge of aquarium life, support
systems and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.
You will have an
infectious enthusiasm for creating stunning and innovative displays and be keen
to share knowledge with colleagues and guests. A degree or equivalent in a
relevant biological science is advantageous.
You will have a
positive attitude and thrive in a customer focused environment. You need to
adapt to a variety of situations and be able to respond to customers needs
while promoting all aspects of our aquarium. You will have excellent
communication skills having the ability to retain and present key and
interesting information about our attraction.
About Aspro Parks
Bristol Aquarium is
part of Aspro Parks, a Spanish multinational company with its headquarters
based in Madrid. Aspro owns and operates over 65 leisure attractions across
Europe, 10 of which are located in the UK.
If interested,
please send your CV & covering letter to: Janeen Yates, Aspro UK Group HR
Manager, c/o Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, Cheshire, CH65 9LF. Or email
us at: recruitment@asprouk.com . Your application letter should highlight why
you would be able to fulfil this key role within the organisation and clearly
demonstrate how you meet our requirements.
Bristol Aquarium is
an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We do recognize the
time and effort it takes to apply for a position, but as an employer of choice
we receive a high volume of applications and in the interests of economy, Aspro
UK does not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful in their application;
consequently if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date,
please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Work Location:
Bristol Aquarium, Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5TT
Anchor Road,
Bristol, BS1 5, United Kingdom
Peter Dickinson
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