Displays Supervisor
Description
The Blue Planet
Aquarium seeks a Displays Supervisor
Salary: £20,000 per
annum
About the Role
The responsibilities
of the Displays Supervisor will be varied, challenging, but extremely
rewarding. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the
Zoological Team to ensure the team achieve the highest standard of animal care
and husbandry.
You will be
responsible for maintaining and developing displays and exhibits - promoting
public education and awareness in relation to conservation of biodiversity and
delivering a memorable and entertaining experience to our guests. The role will
also entail hands-on work within the Aquarium’s exhibits in addition to
supervisory duties.
As a key part of our
aquarium management team you will be required to carry out some duty
management. This post is full time, with weekend shifts allocated on a rota
basis.
This is full time
post working 5 days over 7 and includes regular weekends and bank holidays.
About You
Already an
experienced Aquarist with knowledge of both marine and freshwater systems you
will have infectious enthusiasm for creating stunning and innovative displays
and keen to share knowledge with your team and guests.
A degree or
equivalent in a relevant biological science is advantageous, but previous
relevant experience in the visitor attractions sector is essential.
About The Blue
Planet Aquarium
Blue Planet Aquarium
is home to over 100 living displays across 16 themed zones taking guests on a
journey of underwater discovery. It is home to Europe’s largest collection of
sharks housed in a 3.8 million litre exhibition display.
Benefits
Alongside
competitive salary is a benefits package that includes 30 days holiday
(inclusive of bank holidays and rising to 33 days), pension scheme and an
annual pass into Aspro Parks worldwide.
About Us
We are part of the
ever expanding Aspro Parks Group operating over 80 attractions across Europe.
Here in the UK we have 10 sites ranging from aquariums, theme park and caves.
Apply Now!
If interested,
please send your CV and covering letter to: Janeen Yates, Aspro UK Group HR
Manager, c/o Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, Cheshire, CH65 9LF. Or email
recruitment@asprouk.com Your application letter should highlight why you would
be able to fulfil this key role within the organisation and clearly demonstrate
how you meet our requirements.
Closing Date:
Sunday, 10th June 2018. Interviews will take place week commencing 11th June
2018.
Blue Planet Aquarium
is an Equal Opportunities Employer:
We do recognize the
time and effort it takes to apply for a position, but as an employer of choice
we receive a high volume of applications and in the interests of economy, Aspro
UK does not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful in their application;
consequently if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date,
please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
To learn more or
apply please click HERE
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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