Lead Mammal and Penguin Keeper
We are SEA LIFE
Birmingham and we are part of the magical Merlin Entertainments!
SEA LIFE Birmingham
is seeking an experienced and driven Lead Mammal and Penguin Keeper to provide
the highest standard of care for the National SEA LIFE Centre’s Gentoo Penguins
and assigned marine mammals.
Educating and
engaging our guests to discover the secrets of the ocean and help us with our
mission to breed, rescue and protect is what really makes a difference in this
exciting new role. Especially created to support the development of the
attraction and our exciting new exhibit!
About the role
You’ll support the
Displays Supervisor and Curator to help deliver consistently high standards of
animal husbandry and welfare. Duties include all aspects of Penguin and mammal
husbandry, including holding areas and exhibits, animal moves and transports,
diet preparation, medical treatments, record keeping and public presentations.
You will ensure that the highest standards are met and complete records and
documentation as required in line with legislative regulations.
Additional duties
include planning and executing goal-orientated animal training using advanced
concepts in positive reinforcement training for the purpose of day to day
husbandry, veterinary care and education.
This role is
permanent and includes working a regular, fair share of weekends and also bank
holidays as required as well as providing emergency call out cover on a roster
basis.
About you
It goes without
saying that you’ll have passion for and a good understanding of Penguin and
mammal keeping, with first-rate skills in animal training (operant
conditioning) and enrichment. Alongside this, you’ll need a basic understanding
of the fundamentals of water chemistry as applied to an aquarium environment
and an ability to quickly identify and resolve any environmental issues.
Ideally you’ll have
a degree level qualification in zoology, and experience of leading a team in a
public zoo or aquarium environment would be a real advantage as would
demonstrable experience of animal husbandry, a practical ability to create
‘wow’ displays with a working knowledge of the correct use of, theming,
lighting and water movement to deliver this. A love for conservation and the
wild environment is essential.
As you’ll be
engaging with our customers you’ll need to have great communication skills. A
confident presenter and conversationalist with the ability to alter your style
to appropriately meet the differing needs of each group, in particular, to
share your specialist knowledge with children in ways which delight their
inquisitive minds and capture their imaginations.
Please note, whilst
Merlin Entertainments is an equal opportunities employer, the successful
applicant will need to be physically fit due to the nature and demands of the
role.
About the benefits
Join us and you
could be enjoying a salary of £19,000 as well as 28 days holiday a year
(inclusive of bank holidays). You can also look forward to enjoying a great
benefits package, including a group personal pension plan, free entry to
Merlin’s attractions (after qualifying period), an employee assistance
programme, life insurance, 25% discount
in Merlin’s retail shops and restaurants, 40% discount online off of LEGO
products, plus much more.
Perhaps the biggest
benefit of joining us, are the amazing opportunities to advance your career.
Merlin is a large, global, expanding business, with no end of curatorial,
operational, or general management roles, so for an ambitious and talented
individual looking to go much further with their career, we can provide the
opportunities and the support to help you realise your potential.
About the attraction
SEA LIFE Birmingham
takes its visitors on a fascinating tour of freshwater and marine life,
inspiring and educating the next generation to love and conserve our planet’s
aquatic creatures. Dive in and witness the fascinating Jellyfish up close at
our Jelly Invaders exhibit. Marvel at their graceful gelatinous shapes bobbing
through a glittering underwater wonderland. Whether you journey into our
underwater ocean tunnel or get right up close to a magical assortment of
creatures, conservation is at the heart of what we do. There are plenty of
opportunities to learn about the threats facing marine life and what you can do
to help as you explore with us.
To apply or learn
more please click HERE
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