Aquarium Displays Supervisor

Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Ready to make a splash and lead incredible encounters as an Aquarium Displays Supervisor at Chessington World of Adventures Resort?

At Chessington, our adventurers do not just visit a zoo, they step into a living, breathing world filled with amazing creatures and unforgettable moments. We are searching for a Displays Supervisor to help our SEA LIFE centre thrive, leading from the front and shaping jaw dropping experiences for every explorer who walks through our doors.

This is your chance to dive into a role where animal welfare, innovation and adventure collide, all while guiding a passionate team and keeping our underwater worlds running smoothly.

What you'll do:

• Help lead the safe, efficient and inspiring day to day operation of the SEA LIFE centre, ensuring every display is ready for adventure.
• Champion exceptional animal husbandry standards across the collection, always putting welfare first and pushing for best practice.
• Work closely with the Displays Curator to develop, evolve and innovate our animal displays, creating truly wow worthy encounters.
• Oversee life support systems, ensuring they are operating perfectly to support our aquatic environments and the species within them.
• Drive outstanding standards of cleanliness, presentation and theming, making every habitat a visual journey beyond expectations.
• Manage diets, feed plans, health monitoring, medication and treatment across a diverse collection of aquatic species.
• Lead, coach and inspire your team, helping each individual grow while delivering consistently brilliant animal care.
• Act as a key holder, responding confidently to life support and alarm call outs when adventure does not sleep.

This is a full-time permanent position based at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, with flexibility required across weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications & Experience

• An experienced aquarist with strong practical knowledge of aquatic animal husbandry and public aquarium operations.
• Confident working with life support systems and water quality, spotting issues early and solving them decisively.
• A proven people leader who brings out the best in their team and leads with warmth, clarity and purpose.
• Deep understanding of zoo licensing standards, health and safety requirements and regulatory compliance.
• A proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and thinks clearly when challenges arise.
• A passion for creating amazing creature encounters that excite, educate and inspire our adventurers.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience in a relevant bioscience or animal care discipline is ideal.
• Knowledge of best welfare practices for marine mammals and aquatic birds is a bonus, but curiosity and commitment matter most.
• Experience working with working with reptiles is a bonus.

Benefits

• 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
• 40% off LEGO online
• Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
• Enjoy the Ride Pass – giving you and 5 others a Merlin Annual Pass (Gold Edition)
• Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world
• Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets

Sound like your next adventure? Apply now and be part of our incredible world.

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

GBP £31,000.00/Yr.