Trainee Displays Supervisor
Bristol Aquarium
seeks Trainee Displays Supervisor
Salary: £17,077 pa +
Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium animals
The Opportunity
We are looking to
recruit an experienced aquarist with a minimum of three years experience who is
looking to take the next step in their career development.
We are offering you
the chance to develop your skills by combining your role as an aquarist
simultaneously completing a distance learning Diploma in the Management of Zoo
and Aquarium animals provided by Sparsholt College in conjunction with BIAZA,
funded by us. This is a two year nationally recognised industry qualification,
City and Guilds level 3.
Whilst we do not
guarantee a permanent position as a displays supervisor you will be best placed
to take advantage of opportunities as they arise. Animal attractions form a
large part of Aspro Parks with 80 centres operating in 11 countries across
Europe.
About Bristol Aquarium
In your aquarist
position at Bristol Aquarium you will have a unique opportunity to work with a
diverse range of aquatic species and habitat displays, including a large
selection of temperate marine exhibits, a botanical house, tropical freshwater
exhibits and a large range of tropical marine displays that include a stunning
250,000 litre coral seas display. In addition you will be actively involved in
the operation and maintenance of the LSS and delivering a range of informative
and inspiring talks to our visitors.
About You
You have already
been working as an aquarist for a minimum of 3 years; have an understanding of
science equivalent to grades A-C at GCSE level; familiar with IT and computers
and may already have completed a relevant degree or vocational course.
You are keen to
learn and progress and wish to develop supervisory and leadership skills as
well as continue to develop your knowledge of Zoo and Aquarium operations.
You should be a
natural communicator with an ability to transfer your infectious enthusiasm for
our aquarium to guests and colleagues alike.
This is full time
post working on a rotation basis which includes regular weekends and bank
holidays.
Apply Now!
If you have the
attributes, experience and enthusiasm we are looking for please apply with
covering letter along with your CV to Janeen Yates, Group HR Manager, c/o Deep
Sea Leisure Plc, Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9LF. Email:
recruitment@asprouk.com
Your covering letter
WILL be used as a sifting mechanism so make sure it stands out from the crowd!
Closing Date: Sunday, 28th April 2019
Work Location:
Bristol Aquarium, Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5TT
If this position
receives high volumes of applications we reserve the right to close this advert
earlier than stated, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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.
Anchor Road,
Bristol, BS1 5TT, United Kingdom
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