
The Oceanarium is an equal opportunities employer and accredited by Investors In People.
CURRENT VACANCIES
WORK EXPERIENCE - AQUATICS DEPARTMENT
A limited number of work experience placements are available with our aquatics team either as an Aquarist Assistant or Education Assistant.
We receive numerous applications each year and can only offer one work experience placement at a time, so we recommend contacting us as soon as possible. Please state on application which area is of more interest.
Applicants must be: Over the age of 18, undertaking a marine biology or animal welfare related course or with previous active involvement in these areas through volunteering or employment
If you fulfil the above criteria and would like to apply for a placement period, please send an up-to-date CV, details of the dates you are looking for and covering letter to:
Oliver Buttling, Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA or email: oliver.buttling@reallive.co.uk
If your CV is short-listed you will be invited for interview with our Group Curator
WORK EXPERIENCE – MARKETING
A limited number of volunteer work experience placements are available within our marketing department throughout the year.
Duties will include data input relating to market research, promotions and membership schemes. General office duties including photocopying and filing may also be required.
Candidates should posses good IT skills, be motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic. Applicants must be over the age of 16 and studying A/AS Level Marketing or a Tourism related course.
If you fulfil the above criteria and would like to apply for a placement period, please send an up-to-date CV, details of the dates you are looking for and covering letter to:
Marketing, Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA or email: info@oceanarium.co.uk If your CV is short-listed you will be invited for interview.


