Career Opportunities at SEA LIFE TRUST Beluga Whale Sanctuary
Operations Supervisor
After a lifetime spent performing, our beluga whales, Little Grey and Little White, now live in our sanctuary, learning what it means to be a whale again. Every guest who visits sees that journey firsthand and the person leading our day-to-day operations plays a huge part in bringing it to life. We're looking for an Operations Supervisor who cares as much about that mission as they do about running a tight, well-organised site.
You'll take charge of front-of-house operations: admissions, guided tours, retail, and the overall visitor experience. You'll coach and support our admissions team, handle complaints with care, and look for ways to keep improving our site and the experience visitors have here. Alongside that, you'll manage financial administration (purchase orders, reconciliations, petty cash), keep the office running smoothly, and act as our Health & Safety Champion, maintaining risk assessments and leading our annual safety plan.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll report to the General Manager and sit on the sanctuary's Leadership team, working closely with our Curator and Marketing & Fundraising Executive to help visitors understand and support the whales' retirement.
This role is full-time and includes working a regular, fair share of weekends and bank holidays as required as well as providing emergency call out cover on a roster basis.
Animal Care Team Member
Do you want to change the world for whales?
At the Beluga Whale Sanctuary, we're looking for animal care team members to join us. Every day you'll care for every part of our belugas' lives, learning from experts as you go. This isn't training for shows. We're breaking new ground, helping whales who spent their lives in tanks find their way back to a more natural life in the ocean. You'll also help care for our puffins and other aquarium animals.
What you'll be doing
- Positive reinforcement training with belugas and other marine mammals
- Diet prep and habitat maintenance
- Boat work and open water dives, including cold water conditions
- Talking with visitors through tours, feeding presentations, and guest experiences
- Helping other departments like Admissions or Maintenance when needed
Puffling Season Volunteer
As a Puffin Rescue volunteer, you'll play a vital role in the day-to-day care of rescued seabirds while helping visitors connect with our conservation work.
From supporting rehabilitation behind the scenes to inspiring guests with the stories of the puffins in our care, every task contributes to giving these incredible birds the best possible chance of returning to the wild.
*Applications are currently closed for the 2026 season, but please check back next year to join us in Summer of 2027!