Aquarist

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JOB PURPOSE

• Ensure compliance with all Merlin/ SEALIFE CWE animal programs, processes, and standards across SLBK
• Comply with written standards and protocols for all exhibits to ensure the highest standards for water quality, operational efficiency, cleanliness, and animal health
• Responsible for delivering keeper talks and guest interaction programs
• Responsible to action and manage water quality of designated areas, with sufficient knowledge to action and remedy any problems
• Ensure consistently high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and professionalism throughout all aquarium areas
• Responsible for reporting and maintaining a safe workspace for guests and colleagues
• Maintain detailed and accurate animal records including husbandry, feeds, and health
• Effectively carry out all daily husbandry aspects of designated animal collections ensuring best practice of animal husbandry.
• Complete thorough observations on animal health, welfare, and behavior, and deliver appropriate enrichment to designated displays and species

BUSINESS IMPACT/RESULTS

• KPI targets are met or exceeded
• Maximises animal welfare by complying with Merlin/CWE standards and policies
• Ensure displays cleanliness is top notch

 

CREATIVITY & COMMUNICATION

• Communicates with colleagues and line manager effectively
• Engages with line manager to develop displays
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to personal development through engagement with relevant networks.
• Describes where up-to-date information relevant to their work can be found.
• Demonstrates the ability to readily respond to change with minimal personal resistance.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive, rational and objective demeanour when faced with stressful or emotional situations.

DECISION MAKING & AUTONOMY

• Works within the scope of Merlin and CWE Policy and Procedures to implement and improve Curatorial practices.
• Prioritises and identifies more critical and less critical activities and tasks.

APPLIED KNOWLEDGE & SPECIALIST SKILLS

• Demonstrates specialist skill/knowledge in one or more areas e.g. hazardous animals, Diving, water quality etc.
• Demonstrates skills to promote learning and development within area of responsibility.
• Competently use the technologies provided for the delivery of talks, record keeping, etc.
• Demonstrates implementation of animal identification procedures e.g. micro-chipping, banding, photo identification.
• Is able to access produce and interpret specimen and taxon reports i.e. for monitoring trends such as weight, diet preference etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to monitors animals carefully for stress and injury during capture and restraint.
• Assists with the capture and restraint of non-hazardous species within area of responsibility (minimum of 5 species).
• Explain behavioural enrichment principles and practices.
• Administers treatments and completes treatment record sheet.
• Can describe pathogens relevant to species within area of responsibility.
• Demonstrate actions to reduce risks of zoonotic disease transfer between collection and humans (minimum of 10 species).
• Describes the collection planning process at institutional and regional level.
• Explain why conservation education is important for aquariums.

COMPLEXITY & PROBLEM SOLVING

• Demonstrates an ability to identify potential problem and suggest solutions
• Demonstrates ability to follow established procedures for solving technical problems (ex. supersaturation, ozone leak, escaped animal)

 

MERLIN VALUES 

 

We Care 

• Go above and beyond for both guests and colleagues, showing thoughtfulness in every interaction.
• Uphold uncompromising standards of safety, security, and welfare, prioritising the well-being of everyone.
• Actively contribute to making a positive impact on the environment and local communities, demonstrating social responsibility in all decisions.

 

Own Your Craft 

• Continuously sharpen your expertise, seek personal growth, and help others to develop in their roles.
• Actively listen to feedback and integrate it into improving performance.
• Stay curious and draw inspiration from both the industry and the broader world to keep at the cutting edge of entertainment.

 

Drive and Discover 

• Take ownership of your work, delivering excellence by seeing tasks through to completion.
• Prioritise tasks that have the greatest impact, focusing on quality over quantity.
• Proactively explore new opportunities to improve guest experiences, taking calculated risks to drive innovation.

 

Go Together 

• Foster strong, trusting relationships by collaborating with colleagues across teams, locations, and cultures.
• Work together to solve problems, leveraging diverse perspectives to find the best solutions.
• Commit to decisions once made, and act swiftly to drive progress and deliver results.

 

Enjoy the Ride 

• Bring a sense of fun, positivity, and energy to the workplace, creating a joyful environment.
• Support and encourage others during challenges, viewing setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow.
• Cultivate a welcoming atmosphere where people feel valued, included, and like they belong.

ช่วงการจ่าย

GBP £5,692.56/Yr.