Displays Supervisor
SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth
We are SEA LIFE
Weymouth and we are part of the magical Merlin Entertainments!
We’re looking for a
knowledgeable and passionate Displays Supervisor to help lead the displays team
here at Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park.
About the role
In this role you
will take responsibility for ensuring the continual development and innovation
within the display’s areas (we have over 50 displays!). Working with the
Curator you will lead and motivate the team of Aquarists to undertake the vital
day to day tasks involved in caring for our amazing creatures, from Little
Penguins (Eudyptula minor), to looking after our seahorse nursery which
includes weedy sea dragons and the amazing Broadclub Cuttlefish, we have over a
thousand species here and lots of life support systems to take care of! You
will also help manage and support the team to achieve their own potential.
You’ll be
responsible for the maintenance plans of the life support systems along with
the cleanliness and presentation of our displays, always striving for world
class! You will ensure suitable diets and feed plans are in place for our
creatures, as well as continuing to develop our excellent animal welfare across
the collection.
In addition to this,
you’ll be given the opportunity to support in new exciting exhibit developments
with a proactive focus on the correct care and attention to the quarantine and
transportation process and implementation of policies and procedures that maximise
the management of animal husbandry and innovation throughout the attraction.
This role is Full
Time and includes working a regular, fair share of weekends including bank
holidays as required as well as providing emergency call out cover on a roster
basis.
About you
You’ll be a dynamic,
confident and a self-motivated individual; who will be an integral part of the
team aiming for a centre of excellence in marine management, conservation and
education.
It goes without
saying that you will have a robust knowledge of aquatic animal husbandry and
can communicate to all employees and our guests, as well as delivering a highly
immersive experience to all our visitors.
Using your
experience gained through working in a similar environment, you will have the
ability to engage the team to make innovative operational changes which evolve
and continually improve our working practices. You’ll have a good understanding
of zoo licensing process and requirements having been through a zoo licence in
a previous role, some project management experience would be an advantage and
ideally, you’ll be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant
discipline.
About the benefits
Alongside a salary
of £21,500.00 per annum, you’ll also enjoy holiday entitlement that increases
with service length (starting with 28 days, inclusive of bank holidays, and
rising to 33 days) and look forward to a great benefits package including a
Group Personal Pension Plan, Merlin Magic Pass (giving free admission to all of
Merlin’s attractions) an Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, 25%
discount in our retail shops and restaurants, 40% discount online off of LEGO,
and 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 us
Weymouth Cluster
includes SEA LIFE, with Dorset’s greatest adventure playground – Caribbean Cove
and the Splash Zone and pool, Pirate Adventure Mini Golf and a seasonal Land
Train operation. SEA LIFE today is far more than just an aquarium; it's a
living, breathing, interactive habitat that's all about immersing visitors in
the experience. Visitors come to meet the famous (and infamous) pirates and
their deeds and legends at the Pirate Adventure Mini golf.
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