Employment Opportunities
Aspro Ocio is a Spanish multinational company with its headquarters based in Madrid. Aspro operates water parks, theme parks and aquaria in Spain, France, Finland, Portugal, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland and here in the UK. The Aspro Group came into existence in 1991 and has experience a fast and healthy development over the years, both organically and through aquisitions.
Aspro owns and operates three companies in the UK - Deep Sea Leisure consisting of Blue Planet Aquarium and Deep Sea World, Blue Reef Leisure consisting of Smugglers Adventure and 5 aquariums, and Oakwood Theme Park.
Blue Reef Bristol Aquarium & IMAX 3D Cinema current vacancies...
Finance Officer / Cashier
An opportunity has arisen for you to become part of this successful team operating this unique atrraction as a Finance Officer / Cashier. As shift system of working 4 days on, 4 days off will apply.
The ideal candidate must have 1 year's previous experience of working in an accounts environment/cash office ideally with a customer facing organisation. Candidates should have accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to use initiative as essential skills as well as being self motivated, a good communicator and able to work as part of a team. Candidates must be familiar with Microsoft Office and be able to use Excel Spreadsheets and Outlook as part of their day-to-day duties. Experience of 'SAGE' accountancy package would be an advantage.
Responsibilities will include:
* Responsible for all cash office procedures and duties
* Safe and secure handling of cash and floats.
* Reconciling and inputting daily cash / sales journals onto SAGE Accounts.
* Inputting Blue Reef Bristol Purchase Ledger invoices
* Producing Blue Reef Bristol Sales Ledger Invoices plus credit control of Bristol's debtors
* Other ad hoc duties when required particularly at quiet times
* General office duties dealing with phone calls, bookings etc
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV with covering letter to Janeen Pickup, Group Human Resources Manager, C/o Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9LF or email recruitment@blueplanetaquarium.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 6th August 2010
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Seasonal visitor services assistant
Working From: 12th February 2010 - 31st October 2010 inclusive
Hours are variable & include weekends & bank holidays
Responsible to Attraction manager
Requirements: Guarantee a high quality of customer service, working with a motivated team to ensure that visitors to the attractions are satisfied & want to return. Applicants need to be adaptable, enthusiastic, an interest & knowledge of local history would be an advantage. Good housekeeping skills & presentation / public speaking skills essential.
Blue Planet current vacancies...
Blue Planet Aquarium seeks Aquarist
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the zoological team here at Blue Planet Aquarium. The zoological department is responsible for the upkeep of displays including our 3.8 million litre shark tank; ensuring animal husbandry is of the highest standard, helping to create modern and innovative displays and participation in ongoing conservation projects.
The role will varied and challenging but extremely rewarding. A hands on approach is required to ensure you achieve the highest standard of animal care and husbandry. You will be responsible for general maintenance and displays development along with promoting public education and awareness in relation to conservation of biodiversity.
Post requirements:
. A positive, flexible and enthusiastic approach
. Ability to be creative and imaginative
. Ability to listen and provide positive feedback
. Basic practical skills in animal husbandry techniques
. Good customer care skills
. Practical domestic DIY skills e.g. joinery, plumbing etc
. Degree or HND in a biological science or related field
. Experience with maintenance of filtration systems
Desirable attributes:
. Padi Dive master certification (or lower cert with the view to being trained to dive master within 6 months of appointment)
. 2 or more years relevant work experience
. Bachelors degree in Marine Biology/Ecology/Zoology or related animal management qualification
. Experience working with a variety of taxa.
. Working portfolio - including any examples of exhibits you have worked on.
The post will be on an initial six month fixed term contract after which this will be reviewed.
Aspro Ocio is a Spanish multinational company with its headquarters based in Madrid. Aspro owns and operates three companies in the UK - Deep Sea Leisure consisting of Blue Planet Aquarium and Deep Sea World, Blue Reef Leisure consisting of 5 aquariums and Oakwood Theme Park.
Candidates should send their CV and covering letter to: Janeen Pickup, Human Resources Manager, Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, Cheshire, CH65 9LF. E-mail: recruitment@blueplanetaquarium.co.uk Your application letter should highlight why you would be able to fulfil this key role within the organisation and clearly demonstrate how you meet our requirements. Please include your salary expectations and whether you would prefer a part time or full time role.
Blue Planet Aquarium is an equal opportunities employer. www.blueplanetaquarium.co.uk
Closing Date: Friday, 23rd July 2010
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