National Jellyfish Specialist

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% discount off LEGO sets

Merlin Magic Pass

25% discount Merlin shops/restaurants

Enjoy the Ride Pass (Gold Edition)

Volunteer days

Staff discount codes

Employee assistance programme

Perks at Work discounts

Job summary

SEA LIFE Scarborough in North Yorkshire is seeking a National Jellyfish Specialist to lead jellyfish husbandry and display development across UK locations. You will oversee propagation, display innovations, and ensure compliance with industry standards to captivate visitors.

You will provide husbandry support and training to SEA LIFE sites, coordinate jellyfish propagation and quarantine, manage the polyps bank, and help run day-to-day operations while collaborating on exciting new guest

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aquarium displays and jellyfish husbandry.
• Strong understanding of life support systems and water environments.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to inspire across UK sites.
• Knowledge of health and safety and licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide husbandry support and training to SEA LIFE sites, ensuring jellyfish thrive.
• Coordinate jellyfish propagation, acquisition and quarantine to ethical standards.
• Manage the jellyfish polyp bank and share best practices across sites.
• Support and drive the running of day-to-day operations at site.
• Collaborate on display developments to create new guest experiences.

Skills

Jellyfish husbandry

Aquarium displays

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Life support systems

Job description

SEA LIFE Scarborough

North Yorkshire

Closing date for applications is: 27th Sep 2026

Contact: Michael Best ([e-mail])

Sector: Animal Care

Type: Paid Contract type: Full-time Salary: GBP £31,991.00 pa

Are you passionate about the world of jellyfish and ready to support teams across multiple sites?

Join us as a National Jellyfish Specialist, where your expertise in jellyfish care and strategic oversight will ensure our displays across the UK are as captivating and sustainable as possible!

What’s involved?

As our National Jellyfish Specialist, 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.

Your Day-to-day Will Involve

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

This is a full-time permanent role working 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 support teams with Jellyfish across the UK.
• Knowledge of industry standards for health and safety, including zoo licensing regulations.

Benefits

• 40% discount off LEGO® sets and products on the online LEGO Store!
• Merlin Magic Pass: Free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world!
• 25% discount in Merlin retail shops and restaurants (a brilliant extra treat when you’re using your Magic Pass to visit!)
• Enjoy the Ride Pass, giving you and 5 others a Merlin Annual Pass (Gold Edition)
• X2 volunteer days per year
• Staff discount codes for Merlin Annual Passes to gift to loved ones!
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to Perks at Work which 30,000+ national & local employee discounts

If you have any questions or if you require any reasonable adjustments, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.