Monday, January 6, 2020

Curator


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.


To apply please click HERE








photo 
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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