UK Jellyfish Display & Husbandry Lead

Merlin Entertainments; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% discount off LEGO sets and LEGO®/A

Merlin Magic Pass: Free tickets for你

25% discount in Merlin retail shops &餐

Enjoy the Ride Pass (Merlin Annual Pic

X2 volunteer days per year

Staff discount codes for Merlin Annual

Employee assistance programme

Perks at Work discounts

Job summary

Merlin Entertainments in the UK is seeking a National Jellyfish Specialist to lead husbandry and display presentation across SEA LIFE locations. You will oversee propagation, ethical sourcing, and day-to-day operations to keep jellyfish displays engaging and sustainable for visitors.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week), with weekend and after-hours responsibilities, reporting to the site and regional teams, and driving best practices across all sites.

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 and support teams with Jellyfish across the UK.
• Knowledge of industry standards for health and safety, including zoo licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Jellyfish husbandry

Life support systems

Leadership & communication

Health and safety standards

Job description

Merlin Entertainments in the UK is seeking a National Jellyfish Specialist to lead husbandry and display presentation across SEA LIFE locations. You will oversee propagation, ethical sourcing, and day-to-day operations to keep jellyfish displays engaging and sustainable for visitors.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week), with weekend and after-hours responsibilities, reporting to the site and regional teams, and driving best practices across all sites.