Lead Animal Care & Training Supervisor

Merlin; Gweek; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Merlin Entertainments is seeking an Animal Care Supervisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract to oversee a dedicated team of animal care staff. You will lead training, ensure high standards of animal husbandry, and coordinate daily care, cleaning, and exhibit maintenance.

Responsibilities include managing a busy schedule, supporting pup rescue operations, and delivering engaging demonstrations and feeding displays while maintaining records and complying with veterinary guidance.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of animal health, husbandry, training and behaviour.
• Proven leader with experience managing operational teams.
• Experience developing training plans across a collection and training/husbandry behaviour advancement.
• Experience with animals with special requirements (e.g., blindness or age-related needs).
• Pinniped rehabilitation and filtration/plant maintenance experience desirable.
• Significant work experience with a related degree in Zoology, Marine Biology, or similar field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the animal care staff and oversee training/development.
• Ensure daily husbandry, welfare, and maintenance of records; keep exhibits clean and functioning.
• Assist in pup rescue season with seal hospital and care, including veterinary treatment where needed.
• Oversee cleaning of pools, pens and work areas, and maintenance of filtration systems.
• Provide emergency rostered cover and contribute to training plans across the team.

Skills

Animal health & husbandry

Animal training & behaviour

Team leadership

Training plan development

Experience with special needs animals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Marine Biology, or related field

Tools

Filtration systems maintenance

Job description

Merlin Entertainments is seeking an Animal Care Supervisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract to oversee a dedicated team of animal care staff. You will lead training, ensure high standards of animal husbandry, and coordinate daily care, cleaning, and exhibit maintenance.

Responsibilities include managing a busy schedule, supporting pup rescue operations, and delivering engaging demonstrations and feeding displays while maintaining records and complying with veterinary guidance.