Aquarium Displays Supervisor

Get ready for your most exciting role yet

Want to dive into a leadership role where you'll help deliver jaw-dropping marine experiences every single day? Come join our team at SEA LIFE Hunstanton, part of the magical Merlin Entertainments, as our next Displays Supervisor

At SEA LIFE Hunstanton, a positive team spirit, entrepreneurial flair and hard work go hand in hand to make the Merlin magic happen.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and motivate our talented team of Aquarists as they care for over a thousand incredible creatures, from sharks to sea turtles.
• Take charge of maintaining and developing our life support systems and ensuring our displays are always clean, safe and world-class.
• Oversee and refine feed plans, diets and welfare standards to ensure every animal receives exceptional care.
• Support the Curator with new and exciting exhibit developments, including quarantine and transport processes.
• Drive innovation across animal husbandry practices, setting the bar high for welfare, conservation and guest experience.
• Be part of our seal pup rehabilitation work and assist with feeds when required.

This full-time, permanent role works five days from seven, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. You'll also be part of our on-call team to support the creatures that need us most.

• Strong background in aquatic animal husbandry with a passion for marine conservation and education.
• A confident, self-motivated leader who inspires teams and brings fresh ideas to life.
• Experience managing or supervising within an aquarium, zoo or similar environment.
• Understanding of zoo licensing requirements and ideally previous involvement in a zoo licence inspection.
• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as Marine
• Biology, Zoology or Animal Management.
• Knowledge of seals, otters, penguins and reptiles is a real advantage.
• Project management experience would be a plus.

Alongside this exciting opportunity, we offer:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and additional days off for volunteering.
• 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants.
• 40% off LEGO online.
• Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide.
• Enjoy the Ride Pass – giving you and 5 others a Merlin Annual Pass (Gold edition).
• Discounted rates at Merlin hotels across the globe.

If you have any questions or require assistance due to a disability, medical condition or being a care leaver, please contact us by email at and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.