Aquarium Displays Curator
SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth
We are SEA LIFE
Great Yarmouth and we are part of the magical Merlin Entertainments!
Right now, we are
looking for an experienced Aquarium Displays Curator to join our Senior Team at
BIAZA accredited SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth.
About the role
It's not easy
recreating the beauty of the deep! That's why, as the Leader of our Displays
Team, you'll oversee the management and development of displays, whilst
building the very highest standards of display presentation and animal
husbandry.
In this exciting and
varied role, you will manage the day to day operation of the displays
department and work alongside your colleagues locally and centrally to deliver
our strategic plan for the site.
Using your creative
vision and being an expert in your field, you’ll be able to deliver innovative
animal displays, novel concepts and effective life support systems to ensure
the continual development and innovation of our displays, giving our guests a compelling
reason to visit.
Through the
management, organisation and continued development of your team, you will
ensure top quality care for our amazing variety of creatures, from Humboldt
Penguins to African Dwarf Crocodiles and Blacktip Reef Shark to our Green Sea
Turtle - Noah. Your processes will guarantee that all areas of our attraction
constantly confirm to all current legal and company standards whilst achieving
exceptional levels of customer service for all our visitors.
You will creatively
work alongside the attraction marketing team to identify and develop PR stories
and social media content which engages with our customers and have full budget
accountability to ensure the most efficient use of resources across all areas.
This role is Full
Time and includes working a regular, fair share of weekends and bank holidays
as required as well as providing emergency call out cover on a roster basis.
About you
You’ll need to be a
dynamic, confident and a self-motivated individual! You will be a strong
communicator who can lead, develop and support our displays team in creating a
centre of excellence in public aquarium management, conservation and education.
Gained through
significant experience working within a senior level role in the aquarium
industry, you will have a robust knowledge of aquatic animal husbandry, the
operation of complex life support systems and their maintenance, managing water
chemistry, aquatic animal health, acquisition, transportation, quarantining and
experience in the movement of a variety of fish and invertebrates.
You will have
previously demonstrated your practical ability to create spectacular displays
that deliver a highly immersive visitor experience. You’ll also have a good understanding of zoo
licensing regulations and some project management experience.
Ideally, you’ll have
a degree level qualification in animal care, marine biology or equivalent and a
valid Rescue SCUBA certification (or equivalent level) is preferred. In
addition to this a strong understanding of our business requirements and how
they relate to the operation of the aquarium and the displays team.
Why join Team SEA LIFE?
When you join us,
you’ll receive a salary of circa £25,000 - £28,000 per annum (depending on
experience and with some flex for the right person), 33 days holiday including
bank holidays, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants, 40% off LEGO,
and benefits (Group Personal Pension Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Life
Assurance.)
You’ll also get your
flippers on a Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to our attractions
across the GLOBE!
Merlin is a large,
global, expanding business, with no end of curatorial 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
SEA LIFE Great
Yarmouth is a living, breathing, interactive habitat that's all about immersing
visitors in the experience. Come face to face with Ntombi and Masozi, our
African dwarf crocodiles, these sleek and sinister sisters can grow up to 5ft
long! Our amazing tropical ocean display and tunnel holds 250,000 litres of
natural seawater where you can see our largest inhabitants as they roam around
the lost city of Atlantis themed display. By sharing the wonder and beauty of
our oceans we help visitors experience the ocean’s hidden marvels, and our
expert staff are dedicated to, and passionate about conservation.
To apply please follow this link - https://merlin.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/5402?c=merlin
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