General Curator

The Aspinall Foundation • Hythe, England • Posted June 29, 2026

About the Role

Closing Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026

Salary: Up to £38,500.00 DOE, Plus Desirable Benefits

Full Time, Permanent Position
Onsite accommodation may be available dependent on occupancy


Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve are excited to recruit for a brand-new senior role: General Curator.


This key leadership position within the Animal Department is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of the animal collection, ensuring the highest standards of welfare, husbandry, and compliance, while supporting the organisation’s conservation objectives.


Working closely with the Animal Collections Manager, Veterinary Department, Animal Records team, and Section Heads, the General Curator oversees animal movements, quarantine procedures, record keeping, breeding programmes, and surplus placements. The role also directs animal capture, transport, and veterinary interventions, supports preventati...