Marine Biology and Conservation Professional

4 days ago


Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) Full time

Job Title: Marine Biology and Conservation Professional

Salary: £23,795.20 per year

Job Description:

This role requires a professional with expertise in marine biology and conservation. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with our team to develop and maintain high-quality exhibits that promote education and conservation awareness.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • • Ensuring the highest standard of animal care and husbandry
  • • Maintaining and developing displays, including freshwater and marine exhibits
  • • Employing zoological strategies to display exhibits in a fun, educational, and engaging manner
  • • Managing life support systems
  • • Designing and installing aquatic systems
  • • Maintaining zoo licence standards
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • • Qualification in Marine Biology/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/similar
  • • Animal Husbandry and Welfare Knowledge
  • • Good working knowledge of life support systems
  • • Experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of aquatic systems
  • • Zoo Licence and Standards of Modern Zoo Practice knowledge
  • • Health and Safety knowledge
  • • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • • Excellent attention to detail
  • • Problem-solving attitude with an eye for detail
  • • Positive “can-do” attitude
Benefits:
  • Free entry into Blue Planet Aquarium for your family and friends
  • Free entry to all 10 Aspro UK attractions
  • Staff discount in our food outlets
  • Staff discount in our retail outlet
  • Staff training & development via our All-Aboard Scheme
  • Career progression opportunities
  • On successful completion of your 6-month probationary period, you will be entitled to a free shark dive experience at the Blue Planet Aquarium
  • Working in a fun, friendly, diverse, and inclusive environment

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