Thursday, December 10, 2020

Aquarist

Aquarist

Sea Life Adventure

Aquarist Vacancy

Sealife Adventure is the south-east's number one premier aquarium. Situated in Southend, and owned by the Stockvale group of companies, Sealife Adventure is home to an array of stunning marine life and mammals and boasts over 50 beautiful displays.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about caring for all types of animals to join our dedicated team of aquarists/Keepers as soon as possible. This exciting position will involve carrying out husbandry duties for the creatures in our care, helping to maintain our various life support systems and helping to develop our displays – you may get the opportunity to make a lasting impact on Sealife Adventure by creating entirely new exhibits.

If this all sounds like something you would love to do, then we would love to hear from you. It’s essential that the candidate has experience with aquatic animals. It would be fantastic if you also have experience with Mammals which include Macaques and Meerkats. For an extra bonus, we also have our brand new Butterfly house which needs caring for. A qualification in Marine Biology/Animal Husbandry or similar would be an advantage, but opportunities for training and professional development are available for the right candidate.

This job will be hard work! This means that you will need to have a strong work ethic, with a passion and dedication for your job. Someone who can also provide excellent customer service and can deliver public talks would be ideal for the role. A flexible approach to working hours is essential.

We like to help people that help us! There are chances for advancement within the company as well as opportunities for training and personal development. As an aquarist at Sealife Adventure you will also have access to a range of company benefits, including discounted entry at Adventure Island, and discounts at a range of food outlets in and around Adventure Island.

Closing date 15th December 2020.

If you want to become one of the key members of the team at Sealife Adventure, then please send your CV with a covering letter to: hannah.miller@stockvale.co.uk

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