Aquarist

Join the Zoological Team at Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay

Aquarist

The aquarium is part of Deep Sea Leisure plc which has 6 other aquarium visitor attractions in the group. Our displays include our 250,000 litre shark tank; as well as a diverse collection of marine and freshwater vertebrates and invertebrates.


You will be responsible for the husbandry of all displays and maintenance of life support systems. A proven track record in fish and coral husbandry is desirable. A proven ability to design, construct and maintain aquaria is a must and familiarity with PVC pipework, basic joinery and maintenance of life support equipment including pumps is a must. Other responsibilities will include providing veterinary care, display development and breeding programmes as directed.


It's important that all visitors have an enjoyable day out and this is where you play a part. You will be responsible for conversing with visitors whilst carrying out your daily duties around the aquarium as well as delivering engaging presentations. It's essential therefore that you enjoy and are just as confident working behind the scenes as well as Front of House.


This is a full time position and often includes working weekends and bank holidays. The successful applicant will be expected to help cover alarm callout cover on a rota basis and therefore will need to live or relocate within a 20 minute drive time of the Aquarium.



If interested, please send your CV and covering letter outlining your salary expectations to: Janeen Pickup, 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 fulfill this key role within the organisation and clearly demonstrate how you meet our requirements. Please include your salary expectations. Closing date: 20th September 2012



Blue Reef Aquarium is committed to Equal Opportunities: www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk



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.

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Displays Supervisor

Displays Supervisor

Newquay Aquarium seeks Displays Supervisor

An opportunity has arisen for a Displays Supervisor to join Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay.

Responsible for all displays, our animals include sharks, rays, giant pacific octopus, sea horses, corals, coldwater and tropical fish and invertebrates.

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 visitors.

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 on a rota’d basis.

A minimum qualification level of a degree or equivalent in marine biology is required and previous experience in the visitor attractions sector would be advantageous.

The salary for this position is £18,000.

Candidates should apply to Janeen Pickup, Group HR Manager, c/o Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9LF. Email: janeenp@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.

Aspro Ocio is a Spanish multinational company with its headquarters based in Madrid. Aspro owns and operates over 40 leisure attractions across Europe.

Here in the UK Aspro owns and operates Blue Planet Aquarium, Deep Sea World, Bristol Aquarium, 4 Blue Reef Aquariums, Smugglers Adventure and Oakwood Theme Park.

Blue Reef Newquay Aquarium is an Equal Opportunities Employer: http://www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/newquay.htm

Closing date: Wednesday, 4th April 2012

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.

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