Curator and National Collection Planning Lead
SEA LIFE
Great Yarmouth
SEA LIFE is
the world’s largest aquarium brand, making up a global community of marine
experts and welcoming over 20 million explorers into our incredible underwater
world every year. We focus on bringing the wonders of the sea to life through a
fantastic visitor experience delivered by passionate, knowledgeable teams and
great interactivity.
Here at
BIAZA accredited SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth, our love
of the oceans is at the heart of everything we do. Our aquarium is home to a
huge variety of animals, including African Dwarf Crocodiles, Humboldt penguins,
blacktip reef sharks and Noah our amazing green sea turtle.
We have a
unique opportunity for an experienced and passionate Curator. The Curator of
Great Yarmouth SEA LIFE will also have an additional remit as the UK Collection
Planning Coordinator.
About the
role
It's not
easy recreating the beauty of the deep! That's why, as the Leader of our
Displays Team, you'll oversee the management of all displays whilst developing
the very highest standards of display presentation, animal welfare and
Breed-Rescue-Protect programs. This position will also be responsible for
supporting collection planning activity across our SEA LIFE centres in the UK
& Ireland.
In this
unique and varied role, you will work closely with the Head of Conservation,
Welfare and Engagement to set up a process to help facilitate group collection
planning for the UK and Irish SEA LIFE aquariums. You will also partner with
local site-based Curators and General Managers to determine the priority
breeding targets for the UK collection plans. Aligning sites to work together
on effective collection planning and breeding, you’ll also provide training and
support around collection plan development. In addition to this, you’ll collate
and communicate the coordinated UK collection planning and breeding program
results.
Using your
creative vision and being an expert in your field, you’ll be able to deliver
innovative animal displays, novel concepts and effective life support systems
to ensure the continual development and innovation of our displays, giving our
guests a compelling reason to visit.
Through the
management, organisation and continued professional development of your team,
you will ensure top quality care for our amazing variety of animals. You will
also develop conservation and research programs that engage the teams, develop
the guest journey and benefit the animals in the wild. Your processes will guarantee that all areas
of our Aquarium comply to all current legal, zoo licence and company standards.
This role is
Full Time and includes working a regular, fair share of weekends and bank
holidays as required as well as providing emergency call out cover on a roster
basis.
To learn
more and/or apply please click HERE
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