Job Description

Aquarium Displays Supervisor

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Location (Country-County-City) UK-Norfolk-HUNSTANTON
Job Locations UK-Norfolk-HUNSTANTON
ID
2025-10031
Employment Type
Full-Time
Offer/Contract Type
No End Date
Location Name
SEA LIFE Hunstanton

What you'll bring to the team

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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.

Qualifications & Experience

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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.

Benefits

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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 gatewayuk.recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

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GBP 31,991.00/Hr.