National Marine Aquarium
- Devon**Contact**:
**Sector**:

- Animal Care**Type**:

- Paid**Contract type**:

- Full-time**Salary**:

- £24,128The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is run by the Ocean Conservation Trust and our vision is of a world supporting a healthy Ocean to sustain all life. We have been connecting people with the Ocean for over 25 years, encouraging everyone to #thinkocean

Our aquarium in Plymouth includes three large displays of 500,000 litres, 650,000 litres and 2.5 million litres, themed on the native UK marine environment, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Caribbean respectively.

You would be joining one of the most experienced and knowledgeable aquarist teams in the country which is passionate about leading the way in developing the aquarium industry. Evidence shows that being exposed to nature helps people want to look after it and therefore we aim to create exhibits that help people connect to the animals and their habitats by developing displays that are windows into nature.

**About you**:

- Proven/demonstrable experience in an aquarium setting
- PADI Divemaster (or equivalent)
- Practical DIY skills
- Confident in your own abilities and passionate about the aquarium industry and conservation
- Good team player

This role is full-time working 37.5 hours per week. Work will be on an annual rota’d basis to provide 7-day cover, providing the very best exhibit maintenance, animal nutrition and welfare, diving operation support, record keeping and reporting. Due to the nature of our business all applicants must be available to work weekends, public and bank holidays and throughout the school holidays.