Interim Aquarist
Blue Reef Aquarium
in Tynemouth seeks an
Interim Aquarist to
join the Zoological Team.
Full Time, Maternity
Cover
24th November 2019 –
20th September 2020
About Blue Reef Aquarium, Tynemouth
Our award winning
Blue Reef aquarium, located on the North East coast is home to an array of
animals in over 40 naturally themed exhibits from around the world from the
British coast, the Mediterranean, coral reef and the tropical rainforest.
We are looking for
an enthusiastic and approachable person with a passion for marine life to join
our energetic and vibrant team.
Dive in and take
your career to new depths at the Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth!
About the Role
Alongside offering
excellent customer service, you will be responsible for maintaining and
developing displays and exhibitspromoting public education and awareness in
relation to conservation and delivering a memorable and entertaining experience
to visitors. Experience in animal husbandry is essential. This is a hand’s on
role and will include caring for over 40 exhibits, including Primates and
Harbour Seals as well as hundreds of species of marine life.
As part of the
Zoological team, you will ensure all livestock displays are well presented and
maintained. You will also be responsible for promoting and participating in
public presentations, tours, birthday parties and education sessions, as well
as conversing with visitors whilst carrying out your daily duties around the
aquarium. It’s essential therefore that you enjoy and are just as confident
working Front of House as you are working behind the scenes.
This is a full time
position (Maternity Cover) for which it is essential that you are available to
work during weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.
About You
- 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 visitors. 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 have a ‘hands on’ attitude 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
Blue Reef Aquarium,
Tynemouth 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: Kim Jones, 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.
We are committed to
Equal Opportunities.
Closing Date: 14th October 2019
Work Location: Blue
Reef Aquarium, Grand Parade, Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear, NE30 4JF
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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.
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