Keeper – Aquarist – Living Coasts

Salary / Rate per hour (if applicable): From £18,477

Full time – 38.75 hours per week

Permanent

An exciting opportunity to work in a unique location – Living Coasts, Coastal Zoo and Aquarium, is looking for an animal keeper- aquarist.

Living Coasts is home to seals, otters, penguins, a wide number of sea birds and wading species. The aquarium includes local coastal species, rays, archer fish, four eyed fish, octopus and more.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in a related field and have completed the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals (DMZAA) plus two years’ experience in a zoo environment or have a minimum of four years’ experience in a similar role. You will have a passion and enthusiasm for fish keeping and aquarium systems, and working knowledge of sea water and brackish systems. Excellent communication and organisational skills essential, as well as the drive to continually develop the aquarium and animal exhibits at Living Coasts. Experience working with birds (particularly penguins) would be an advantage as you will work on all other sections when required. We are looking for a proactive person with excellent knowledge of animal welfare and animal handling alongside good observation skills and accurate record keeping.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews throughout the advertising period for this role. The role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date. We would encourage you to submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application by email within 4 weeks of submitting their application. We are only able to provide individual feedback to those candidates who are successful through to the interview stage.