Job Title: Displays Supervisor
Location: Deep Sea World - Fife
Contract Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Working Hours: 5 / 7 days on a rota basis
Salary: £27,588.17
Are you an experienced Displays Supervisor, with a passion for animals, team leadership and creating exceptional visitor experiences?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Displays Supervisor to join our team and take a leading role in the day-to-day care of our aquatic collection and the people who help bring it to life.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will combine your knowledge of animal husbandry with strong people management skills. You will lead, support and motivate our zoo team, ensuring that our animals receive the highest standards of care while our visitors enjoy an engaging and memorable experience.
What you’ll be doing
· Take responsibility for the day-to-day animal husbandry and welfare of the animals
· Lead and coordinate the Zoo team, ensuring daily tasks and operational requirements are completed safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
· Provide clear direction and delegation, making sure everyone understands their responsibilities and following up to ensure tasks are completed.
· Support and develop team members, helping them build their knowledge confidence and skills.
· Promote a positive, professional and accountable team culture.
· Lead by example, championing animal welfare, health & safety, teamwork and excellent customer service.
· Identify and address issues promptly, using initiative and sound judgement to keep daily operations running effectively.
Why work for us
Here at Aspro, we make sure our employees are well taken care of. We recognise that their hard work and dedication are the driving force behind our success.
We’re looking for individuals who want to join the Aspro team and live our values of Customer Service, Honesty, Respect, Focus on Results, Teamwork and Personal development
What’s in it for you?
- Free entry into Deep Sea World for your family and friends
- Free entry to all Aspro UK visitor attractions
- Free entry into Aspro Parks in Europe
- Staff discounts in our food outlets
- Staff discount in our retail outlets
- Uniform provided
- Free parking
- Staff training & development via our All-Aboard scheme.
- Career progression opportunities
- Working in a fun, friendly, diverse and inclusive environment
- Working for a recognised “Mindful Employer” who is committed to providing employees wellbeing health and mental health
Full job description is available for those short listed for interview.
Person Specification
Please note the following essential criteria are required in order to be successful in gaining this post at recruitment and to be able to effectively undertake the duties required. Please ensure you are confident that you can meet all essential criteria before pursuing an application.
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Marine Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Sciences, or related discipline.
- Full driving license
- 1-2 years proven supervisory or leadership experience managing teams.
- Hands-on experience in aquatic animal acquisition, transport, quarantining, and handling of fish, elasmobranchs and invertebrates
- Practical experience in the design, installation, plumbing (PVC) and maintenance of complex life support systems (LSS) and pump systems
- Comprehensive knowledge of aquatic animal husbandry, water quality testing, environmental parameter monitoring, and species- specific nutrition and animal handling/transport
- Thorough working knowledge of Zoo Licensing requirements, SSSMZP, BIAZA standards
- Strong understanding of veterinary procedures, medical treatment administration, and animal training/enrichment protocols
- In-depth Health & Safety knowledge (HASAWA, Risk Assessments, emergency response, and animal escape drills
- Understanding of conservation measures, research integration, and Environmental Management Plans (EMP) for exhibits with a strong focus and form understanding of animal welfare assessment frameworks
- Strong leadership and the ability to direct, support, train, distribute workload, conduct daily briefings, and address performance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence in public speaking
- Proficient in IT and MS Office
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail
- Problem solving attitude with ability to communicate solutions and use own initiative
- Physical ability to lift bags of salt (up to 20 kg) and perform duties in hot/cold plant rooms and exhibit environments
- Positive “can do” attitude, highly professional presentation, and willingness to assist with call-outs and across other sites
How to Apply
If interested, please click Apply Now where you can upload your CV & covering letter.
This vacancy will close once a suitable candidate has been found, so don’t delay, apply today!
Equal Opportunities
Aspro UK are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Pay: Up to £27,588.17 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have a degree or equivalent in Marine Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Sciences or related discipline?
- Do you have 1-2 years proven Supervisory or leadership experience managing teams?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
