What you'll bring to the team
Are you eager to make a difference in wildlife conservation and care? Join the Cornish Seal Sanctuary as a Trainee Animal Care Specialist and get hands‑on experience in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of grey seal pups and other marine life.
This is a full‑time, 12‑month contracted role with the potential to move into an Animal Care Specialist role. This will include working weekends and bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily animal husbandry and the care of resident wildlife, including seal pups and marine mammals.
- Contribute to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release efforts for grey seal pups in distress.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of animal enclosures, plant systems and life support equipment.
- Educate the public on the importance of wildlife conservation and the animals in our care.
- Support the team with husbandry training, enrichment, and the development of animal welfare protocols.
What You’ll Gain
- Intensive, hands‑on training in wildlife management and animal rehabilitation.
- Develop key skills in husbandry, plant maintenance, and wildlife health.
- Contribute to meaningful conservation projects while working in a rewarding and supportive team environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in animal care or wildlife rehab (paid or voluntary)
- Studying towards or holding an animal‑related qualification
- Confident with animal husbandry, feeding, cleaning and welfare checks
- Strong team player with a proactive attitude
- Good communicator, comfortable engaging with the public
- Basic understanding of life support systems or willing to learn
- Flexible with hours and happy to work outdoors in all weathers
- Passionate about conservation and sustainability
- Must live within 20 minutes of the centre
Benefits
- 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
- 40% off LEGO online
- Merlin Magic Pass – giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
- Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets
Pay Range
GBP £24,912.45/Yr.
Ready to dive in? Apply today and become part of a team that’s making waves in marine conservation!
If you have any questions or if you require any assistance because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
