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Jellyfish Supervisor

https://careers-uk-merlinentertainments.icims.com/jobs/6222/jellyfish-supervisor/job?mode=job&iis=Job+Board&iisn=BIAZAAre you passionate about the world of jellyfish and ready to lead a team across multiple SEA LIFE locations?

Join us as a National Jellyfish Supervisor at SEA LIFE Scarborough, where your expertise in jellyfish care and strategic oversight will ensure our displays across the UK are as captivating and sustainable!

What’s involved?

As our National Jellyfish Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of jellyfish husbandry and display presentation, ensuring these delicate creatures continue to amaze and inspire our visitors. Overseeing everything from propagation and display innovations to compliance with industry standards, you’ll play a key role in developing our jellyfish displays across SEA LIFE UK locations.

You’ll oversee everything from managing life support systems, to acquiring new marine animals ethically, and ensuring our visitors are wowed by the beauty and vibrancy of our exhibits. Plus, you'll have the chance to roll up your sleeves and dive into creative conservation projects that underpin the SEA LIFE mission.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Providing husbandry support and training to SEA LIFE sites, ensuring jellyfish thrive across all displays.
• Supervising the daily operations of our displays, including the health and safety of all animals
• Coordinating jellyfish propagation, acquisition, and quarantine while meeting ethical standards.
• Managing the jellyfish polyp bank and sharing best practices across sites.
• Collaborating on display developments that bring new, awe-inspiring experiences for our guests.

This is a full-time permanent role with 37.5 hours per week, including weekends and after-hours responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in aquarium displays and jellyfish husbandry
• Strong understanding of life support systems and water environments
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to inspire and manage the displays team
• Knowledge of industry standards for health and safety, including zoo licensing regulations.

Benefits

Alongside career development opportunities, you’ll enjoy:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and volunteer days
• 25% in shops/restaurants
• 40% off LEGO online
• Merlin Magic Pass – Free tickets to Merlin attractions worldwide for family and friends
• Enjoy the Ride Pass – Merlin Annual Pass (Gold Edition) for you and 5 others
• Cinema tickets discounted up to 55%