Registrar

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the curatorial team at SEA LIFE Birmingham as a Registrar, where you will ensure animal welfare through accurate record keeping. This full-time administrative position requires great organisational and communication skills, along with a passion for wildlife. You'll coordinate essential documentation while supporting conservation and research efforts.

Benefits

40% off LEGO online

25% discount in retail and restaurants

Merlin Magic Pass for free tickets worldwide

Enjoy the Ride Pass for Merlin annual pass

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in logistics of zoological operations desirable.
• Knowledge of current zoo legislation and operational requirements.
• Experience with OERCA or similar animal specific registry desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of welfare through accurate record keeping.
• Coordinate online record keeping system (OERCA) and assist with audits.
• Support curatorial recruitment process and maintain veterinary records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Job description

National SEA LIFE Centre

West Midlands Closing date for applications is: 20th Jun 2025

Contact: Michael Best ([e-mail]) Sector: Administration Type: Paid Contract type: Full-time Salary: Compensation between GBP £24,489.00/Yr.-GBP £27,517.00/Yr.

Fancy working where sea otters and penguins watch on as you go about your daily work? We’re currently looking for a Registrar to join the curatorial team at SEA LIFE Birmingham.

In this varied role, you’ll deliver and maintain high standards of welfare throughout the animal care operations by maintaining accurate and meaningful records in compliance with Zoo licensing, BALAI and accreditation requirements.

Reporting to the Curator this will be an office based administrative role. You will coordinate the online record keeping system (OERCA) ensuring the data Is clean and accurate at all times. You will also provide coordination of risk assessments and COSHH, as well as assisting the curator with audits of policies and processes as required.

Focusing on record keeping, budget management and logistics the successful person will deliver administrative support to maintain the continual and complex operation of the department. Alongside continuing to develop our conservation and research goals through student management and partnership logistics.

In addition, you will support with all curatorial recruitment process, producing reports of water quality, and animal health data for regular review, tracking and highlighting any trends to the senior team and maintain the highest levels of veterinary care by ensuring all veterinary records including AHEF’s (Animal Health Enquiry Forms) are up to date along with maintaining accurate drug records at all times.

This role is permanent, offering full-time hours. Working predominantly Monday to Friday with some flexibility around weekend working to support with animal transport or other duties that may happen outside of working hours.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in the logistics of zoological collection operations is desirable
• Knowledge and understanding of current zoo legislation and operational requirements for animal transports
• Someone with a passion for animals and wildlife with great organisational and presentation skills
• Excellent IT skills, particularly excel management and experience with database management
• Experience with OERCA or a similar animal specific registry is desirable
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Good time management skills to thrive in a high paced environment
  
  

Benefits

• 40% off LEGO online
• 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
• 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)
• Ongoing training
  
  

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