Husbandry Team
Vacancy
National Marine
Aquarium
Plymouth
The National Marine
Aquarium, based in Plymouth, is the largest public Aquarium in the UK, as a
charity, we are dedicated to “Driving Marine Conservation Through Engagement”,
inspiring everyone to take action towards sustainability and conservation of the
marine environment. We have a vacancy in
our Biologist team, that works with the live animal exhibits, which are the
most effective way of engaging our visitors.
These exhibits
include three large mixed displays of 600,000L, 650,000L and 2,500,000L. One is
themed on our local life and is the largest native exhibit in the UK.
We are looking to
recruit an experienced Biologist - Diver to join the Aquarium Husbandry Team. A
background of aquatic animal husbandry is essential as this forms the majority
of the role. One to two years experience in a public aquarium setting would be
preferred.
A professional level
dive qualification is essential to either PADI Divemaster or HSE Professional
Scuba Diver (Part IV) standard, other equivalents will be considered. The
ability to pass a commercial dive medical is necessary for the role. Diving is
carried out in the various aquarium exhibits on a daily basis but is only a
component of the position and so not a sole diving role.
Working with the
biologist team, a team of skilled and motivated individuals responsible for the
welfare of all the National Marine Aquarium’s animals and the maintenance of
the variety of exhibits, the postholder will be involved in all aspects of
animal husbandry and new project delivery. They will have a keen eye for detail
and be able to create exhibits that meet the needs of the inhabitants and also
show case them in a natural appearing habitat.
They would be hardworking, methodical and analytical and be able to
integrate into the existing team.
The position is for
a fixed period of 12 months with an initial 3 month probation period. There is
the possibility this can be further extended to a permanent position if
performance is of the required level.
The position will be
salaried, with work being carried out five days out of seven on a rota basis.
Public holidays and weekend working is essential, as care for the animals needs
to be provided on a daily basis.
The normal location
for work is Plymouth but some working away at other aquarium sites may be
required as well as occasional journeys for livestock movement.
Please apply in
writing, enclosing current CV and remuneration details to:
James Wright
Assistant Curator
National Marine
Aquarium,
Rope Walk,
Coxside,
Plymouth,
PL4 0LF
or
If you e-mail in
your application please ensure you put “Biologist application” as the e-mail
title/subject. This will enable your application to reach its intended
destination, otherwise it may not get through.
The National Marine
Aquarium Ltd welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is an
equal opportunities employer.
In line with the
requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be
eligible to live and work in the UK. As
part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented
evidence of eligibility.
A copy of the
position advert and job description is available on the website www.national-aquarium.co.uk.
Closing Date: 15
August 2014
We will be looking
to interview in the week beginning: 18th August 2014
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