**Job Title**:Aquarist

**Location**:Bristol Aquarium

**Contract Type**:Permanent, full time 40 hours, 5/7 days

**Reporting To**:Displays Supervisor

**Salary**:£19,760 per annum

Bristol Aquarium has an exciting opportunity for a pro-active individual to join us as an Aquarist.

In the heart of Bristol located on the Harbourside, our Aquarium hosts our largest display of native species themed around a sunken ship. Other displays include an amazing underwater walkthrough tunnel which includes exotic species. Bristol Aquarium also has a large botanical house, home to an array of plant species as well as a Coral Sea display which is home to a number of species of sharks and tropical fish.

**About the Role**

Key responsibilities will be maintaining and developing our displays and exhibits to consistently wow and delight our visitors whilst also promoting education and our conservation plan. You will also be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of animal care and husbandry. You will also enjoy interacting with our visitors including delivering fantastic presentations about our animals.

Alongside your duties on the aquatic systems, you will also assist the rest of the Zoological Team with the running and maintenance of all Bristol Aquarium’s displays, including our Botanical House Gardens.

The role will include collation of records to Zoo Licensing standards as well as maintaining, cleaning and tidying of all plant rooms; tool rooms, laboratories and quarantine facilities.

This is full time post working 40 hours on a rotation basis which includes regular weekends, school holidays and bank holidays.

**About You**

You will possess an infectious enthusiasm for creating stunning and innovative displays and be keen to share knowledge with colleagues and guests, including delivering public talks, and designing and running education sessions.

A degree or equivalent in a relevant biological science is advantageous, as is previous relevant experience in the visitor attractions sector.

Aspro UK is a Spanish multinational company with its headquarters based in Madrid. Aspro owns and operates over 85 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.

Work Location: Bristol Aquarium, Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5TT

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £19,760.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Aquarist: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location