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.

    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.

    This is a full-time, 12-month, fixed-term contract. Working any 5 days out of 7.

    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

    Ready to dive in? Apply today and become part of a team that’s making waves in marine conservation!