Technical Supervisor - Aquarium - Jumeirah Burj Al Arab

For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality market with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, including the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities.

In response to the evolving preferences of travellers today, Jumeirah Group is also pivoting towards the rapidly growing wellness tourism sector. Grounded in the principles of lifelong learning, longevity, and inclusivity, Jumeirah Group is re-fashioning its approach to position wellness as not just an accompaniment to its guests' stays, but a central tenet of their overall experience. With 13 award-winning Talise Spas nestled across Jumeirah Group’s properties, this transformation is evident in the group’s current endeavours to integrate wellbeing into every facet of the guest journey. 

Beyond holistic wellbeing and spa experiences, the Group’s expansive portfolio also includes Jumeirah Restaurants, a Dubai-based full-service hospitality provider with 85 acclaimed food and beverage brands, ranging from casual dining venues to Michelin starred fine dining concepts; J Club, Dubai’s leading lifestyle and wellness destination; Jumeirah One, the Group’s dedicated recognition and rewards programme; and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, the region’s only fully accredited third-level academic institution delivering specialised degree programmes in hospitality management.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments as we solidify our legacy as a trailblazer in both luxury hospitality and wellness.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen fora Technical Supervisor to join Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Manage guest activities related to Burj Al Arab Aquarium, the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP) and Jumeirah Coral Restoration.
• Aquarium back of house tours, daily educational talks in Jumeirah Al Naseem Turtle Sanctuary.
• Coordinate guest activities with the Eco-Village linked to our marine conservation projects.
• Coordinate and conduct school trips at the Turtle Lagoon.
• Assist with Corporate Social Responsibility events related to DTRP including talks and Turtle release events.
• Conduct data analysis and research on the following fields: Turtle satellite tracking data, migratory patterns, nesting after rehabilitation, etc; medical research on sea turtles in coordination with partnering veterinary lab and clinic.
• Assist with day-to-day Aquarium operations tasks such as food preparation and animal feeding, diving and dive equipment maintenance, fish quarantine, medications and postmortem.
• Assist with DTRP Operations: help with turtle rescue and collection, treatments and veterinary visits.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in marine biology, Zoology or related field and 5 years’ experience; or master’s degree in marine biology, Zoology or related field and 2 years’ experience.
• Minimum PADI Rescue Diver qualification or equivalent.
• Proficient level of English spoken and written.
• Great communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Aquarium related and animal rehabilitation/medical care work experience desirable.

About Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.