UK Jellyfish Display Lead & Care Expert

Merlin Entertainments; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LEGO discount

Merlin Magic Pass

Merlin staff discount

Ride Pass

Volunteer days

Staff discounts on Merlin Annual Pass

Employee assistance programme

Perks at Work discounts

Job summary

Merlin Entertainments is seeking a National Jellyfish Specialist to oversee jellyfish care and display strategy across SEA LIFE UK locations. The role ensures high standards of husbandry, sustainable displays, and compliance with industry norms while coordinating propagation, acquisitions, and quarantine procedures.

The position requires strong leadership, extensive experience with aquarium displays, and the ability to drive display innovations across multiple 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

• Provide husbandry support and training to SEA LIFE sites across the UK.
• Coordinate jellyfish propagation, acquisition, and quarantine while meeting ethical standards.
• Manage the jellyfish polyp bank and share best practices across sites.
• Support and drive the running of day-to-day operations at each site.
• Collaborate on display developments that bring new experiences for guests.

Skills

Aquarium jellyfish husbandry

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Life support systems

Job description

Merlin Entertainments is seeking a National Jellyfish Specialist to oversee jellyfish care and display strategy across SEA LIFE UK locations. The role ensures high standards of husbandry, sustainable displays, and compliance with industry norms while coordinating propagation, acquisitions, and quarantine procedures.

The position requires strong leadership, extensive experience with aquarium displays, and the ability to drive display innovations across multiple sites.