What unique employee benefits does Merlin Entertainments offer?

Merlin Entertainments provides its employees with exclusive perks, including a 40% discount on LEGO products and complimentary access to its theme parks. These benefits are part of the company's commitment to showing appreciation for its team members, alongside standard local benefits packages.

How does Merlin Entertainments support employee well-being and inclusion?

Merlin Entertainments fosters an inclusive environment through various dedicated initiatives, such as a Menopause Community, a Cancer Care Resource, and Merlin's Autism Partnership. The company is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves and thrive.

Does Merlin Entertainments offer flexible working options?

Yes, Merlin Entertainments aims to be the most flexible employer in its industry by implementing dynamic work arrangements. The company is also open to part-time work for some roles, fostering a nurturing culture where everyone can be their truest self.

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It starts with play

Entertainment

Travel

Tourism

At Merlin, every magical moment starts with us, together. From adrenaline-pumping rides to unforgettable days of wonder, what we do is only possible because of our 20,000+ extraordinary teammates. They bring the energy, passion and creativity that turn great days of play into memories that last a lifetime. We believe in the power of working and growing, together.

What Merlin offers their employees

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Age inclusive

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Alternative working patterns

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Open to part time work for some roles

Benefits

Merlin's benefits offering is currently pending verification by employees.

Career progression

Merlin's career progression is currently pending verification by employees

Career switching

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Career switch opportunities

Diversity

We're waiting for Merlin's employees to verify there is good representation of diverse employees.

A gender diverse workforce

An ethnically diverse workforce

A neurodiverse workforce

Working groups to support neurodiverse employees

Working groups to support LGBTQ+ employees

Early career friendly

We're waiting for Merlin's employees to verify whether they're a good fit for people early in their careers.

Apprenticeship programmes

Work experience programmes

Great office

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On-site shower

Collaboration spaces

Private booths

Modern office

Fully stocked snack cupboard

High-energy & social

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High-performance & results-orientated

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Inclusivity

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Female/non-binary founder/s

Ethnic diversity in the senior leadership team

LGBTQ+ representation in the senior leadership team

Learning & development

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Lunch and learns

In house training

Further education support

Mission-first & values-led

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Reward & recognition

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Awards

Clear progression pathway

Bonuses

Sustainability

We're waiting for Merlin's employees to verify how sustainable they are.

Work-life balance

Merlin's work-life balance is currently pending verification by employees.

Life at Merlin

Every day, we are committed to driving escape, play, and family togetherness for our teams and our millions of guests each year!

That's why our values drive a spirit of self-improvement, support, and enjoyment into our workplace. We're ambitious, we look out for one another, and we have fun along the way.

Our Merlin Values are woven into the fabric of our organisation. They represent what we stand for as a Merlin family — our commitment to excellence, continuous improvement and ambition to deliver our purpose every day.

We Care
Own Your Craft
Drive and Discover
Go Together
Enjoy The Ride

Discover more about life at Merlin here:
Life at Merlin | Merlin Careers

Flexible Working at Merlin

Our aim is to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

We aim to implement dynamic work arrangements for our employees. We’re creating a nurturing culture, where everyone can be their truest self.

Our Brands

Merlin operates a diverse range of entertainment attractions in more than 20 countries.
From destination theme park resorts to city centre locations, Merlin has a unique portfolio of brands and attraction formats creating a wide range of visitor experiences.

We operate:

LEGOLAND® Resorts
Madame Tussauds
Alton Towers Resort
Thorpe Park
SEA LIFE Aquarium, including the world's first Beluga Whale Sanctuary
Chessington World of Adventures
The London Eye
The Sydney Tower Eye
The Orlando Eye
Warwick Castle
Cadbury World
Shrek's Adventure! London
The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse Blackpool
Peppa Pig Theme Park & Peppa Pig World of Play
The Dungeons
Gardaland Resort
Heide Park Resort

Wild Life Sydney

Check out our full map of attractions here:
Merlin Entertainments | Our locations

Career pathways at Merlin

Merlin offers a wide range of career pathways across technology, digital, engineering, operations, creative, commercial and corporate teams. Whether you’re starting your career, developing specialist skills or progressing into leadership, Merlin provides opportunities to grow across its global portfolio of brands and attractions.
Technology and digital careers play a key role at Merlin, with teams working in areas such as software engineering, data and analytics. These roles support large-scale systems and guest experiences used by millions of people worldwide.

Engineering careers at Merlin

Engineering plays a critical role at Merlin, keeping attractions operating safely, reliably and innovatively across the world. Engineering careers at Merlin span mechanical, electrical and maintenance disciplines, with opportunities to work on complex systems that support world-class guest experiences.

Merlin’s Engineering Academy supports the development of engineering talent at every stage. Through structured learning, apprenticeships, hands-on experience and progression pathways, the academy helps engineers build specialist skills, gain recognised qualifications and progress their careers over time. This approach ensures engineers can grow, upskill and move into more senior or specialist roles within the business.

Find out more here:
Merlin Entertainments | Engineering Academy

Inclusion & Belonging at Merlin

At Merlin, our aim is to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry 💜

We're creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have equal opportunities and thrive together. We value all of our employees, regardless of age, race, gender, ability, or sexual orientation.

As we’re a global company, our strength lies in having a balance of national and cultural diversity in our senior management and local teams.

At Merlin, we’re not just about world-class guest experiences; we’re committed to creating an incredible workplace too. Through inclusive hiring, mentorship, and leadership programmes, we’re making huge strides in gender representation, empowering our teams to bring their very best to each day 🚀

Here's just a few of the initiatives we're proud to have launched to support our teammates across all stages of their journey:

🫶 Menopause Community: giving employees a space to share experiences, access resources, and support one another.
🤝 Women's Mentoring Community, Give to Gain: a dedicated programme, where we match women in Merlin with inspiring mentors who can help them grow, stretch, and navigate their careers with confidence.
💚 Cancer Care Resource: a dedicated programme built to support our Merlin teammates around the world who may be affected by cancer; from receiving treatment themselves to supporting a loved one, or being personally affected.
🎖️ Armed Forces Covenant (2019): our commitment to recognising the value of serving personnel, veterans and military families.
🌍 Charity Champions Community: a dedicated space for teammates looking for inspiration, seeking advice, or ready to take action, through connection, contribution, and impact.
🫂 The Merlin Accessibility Group: showcasing how we build disability confidence from the inside out.
🧠 Merlin's Autism Partnership: an internal resource supporting our teammates in understanding and embracing neurodiversity.