Aquarium Curator (maternity cover)

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Applications are invited for the position of Animal Curator at Bristol Zoological Society. As a conservation charity, the Aquarium at Bristol Zoo houses 3000 fish of over 100 species ranging from the endangered goodeids to the American paddlefish.

The Aquarium Curator will have a passion for fish conservation and have significant knowledge and experience of husbandry and welfare for the animals, water chemistry management and complex life support systems and their maintenance.

The successful applicant must have management experience and be well accustomed to working within small teams. Understanding of budgets, collection planning, zoo licencing requirements and day-to-day operational management within a public aquarium setting will be an advantage.

The Aquarium Curator should be able to communicate effectively with their colleagues, such as the Aquarium team, the other Curators and the Head of Animal Collections. The ability to demonstrate creative vision and a flexible, proactive approach to problem solving will mean that you are able to deliver novel concepts and effective life support systems to ensure enclosure and staff development.

Ideally, you will have a degree level qualification in marine and/or freshwater biology, animal care or equivalent. A valid SCUBA qualification or PADI Rescue or equivalent would be beneficial.

To apply for this position please apply online at https://bristolzoo.org.uk/aquarium-curator

Closing date for applications is: 20th Mar 2020