Curator
SEA LIFE
Blankenberge, Koning Albert-I-laan 116
Blankenburg, WEST
FLANDERS, 8370
Belgium
We are SEA LIFE
Blankenberge and we are part of the magical Merlin Entertainments!
Right now, we are looking for an experienced
Curator to join our Senior Team at SEA LIFE Blankenberge. 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, while at the same time building the
very highest standards of display presentation and animal husbandry.
About the role
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
creatures, novel concepts and effective life support systems and so ensure the
continual development and innovation of our displays, giving our customers a
compelling reason to visit.
Through the
management, organisation and continued development of the Lead Aquarists and
Aquarists in your team, you will ensure top quality care for our different
creatures who call SEA LIFE Blankenberge their home. Maintaining vital life
support systems and the upkeep of the exhibits to ensure the delivery of
consistently high standards of animal husbandry and display presentation. Your
processes will guarantee that all areas of our attraction constantly confirms
to all current legal and company standards whilst achieving exceptional levels
of customer service for all of 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 is a full time,
permanent role based upon working 5 days out of 7, including weekends and
public holidays.
About you
This is no ordinary
working environment! You’ll need to be a dynamic, confident and self-motivated
individual; 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 educated to
degree level or equivalent, you will also have a strong understanding of our
business requirements and how they relate to the operation of the aquarium and
the displays team.
About Us
SEA LIFE
Blankenberge is a living, breathing, interactive habitat that's all about
immersing visitors in the experience. Come face to face with Bubbles and
Splash, our 2 new baby Humboldt penguins. Our amazing ocean display and tunnel
holds natural seawater where you can see our largest inhabitants as they roam
around, walk beneath the ocean itself and get a wonderful view of our sea
turtle Cracker. SEA LIFE Blankenberge has been a seal rescue centre since 1998.
The SEA LIFE Blankenberge Rescue Team rescues baby seal pups and cares for them
at our very own seal rescue centre. 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.
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