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Merlin
It starts with play
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
Verification Pending

Alternative working patterns
We're waiting for Merlin's employees to verify their alternative working patterns.
Open to part time work for some roles
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.
Accreditations

Armed Forces Covenant
2019
Disability Confident Committed
2026
Inclusion In (Silver)
2023Anything else you want to know?
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Working at Merlin

3 office days / week – HQ/Office-based roles. (On-site roles are fixed to a location.)

A little flex time – varies by role
Company employees:
Gender diversity (m:f):
Hiring in countries
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Germany
Hong Kong
Iceland
Italy
Netherlands
Singapore
United Kingdom
United States
Office Locations
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Employee benefits
We like to show our appreciation as often, and in as many ways, as we can - and have some exclusive Merlin treats for everyone to enjoy!
Benefits vary by region, role, and individual.
Annual Leave
- Buy or sell annual leave
Health & Wellbeing
- Eye Care Support
- Family health insurance
- Health insurancePopular
- Mental health first aiders
Learning & Development
- Further education support
- Learning platform
- Lunch and learns
- Mentoring
Office Based
- Collaboration spaces
- Cycle to work scheme
- Modern office
- Private booths
Salary Based
- Annual bonus
- Enhanced pension match/contribution
Travel & Leisure
- Theme park discounts
Work Environment
- Employee recognition scheme
- In house training
Work Week
- Open to part time work for some rolesPopular
- Open to part-time employeesPopular
Other
- Charity donation scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discounts – 40% LEGO Discount
- Volunteer days
Merlin's careers
Curatorial Dive Supervisor - SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
People Administrator - Part Time / Fixed Term
Health & Safety Director
Facilities Technician
Accommodation Manager (Fixed Term)
Admissions Manager
Attraction Manager
Actor
Admissions Supervisor
London Eye - Ride Host
Wardrobe Assistant
Guest Services Host - Seasonal Casual
LEGOLAND CA Frontline Host
Maintenance Technician Lead
Commercial Allocator and Stock Coordinator
Head of Hotels (Hotel General Manager)
Engineering Apprentice
LEGOLAND CA Night Auditor PT
Face Painter
Accommodation Front Line Lead
Scarefest Attraction Host
Guest Experience Host- Food & Beverage
Admissions Host - Part-Time
Guest Experience Host - Operations
Executive Assistant
Park Ranger - Public Safety
Merchandiser
Cash Office Supervisor
Aquarist
Guest Experience Shift Lead
Facilities Host
Guest Experience Host
Retail Supervisor
Events Operations Manager
Executive Administrative Assistant
Bubble Planet: Guest Experience Host
Father Christmas
Zonal Operations Manager
Actor (Male and Female Characters)
Guest Experience Team Leader
Aquarist
Guest Experience Lead: Bubble Planet
Admin Assistant
Accommodation Lead
Seasonal Guest Experience Host- Operations (Ends 10/4/2026)
Seasonal Guest Experience Host- Commercial (Ends 10/4/2026)
Seasonal Guest Experience Host- Admissions (End date 10/4/2026)
General Manager - Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
Accountant - Global Record to Report
Employee Relations Lead
Guest Experience Host - Part Time
LEGOLAND Discovery Center- Seasonal Ride Operator + Playmaker
Retail Host PEPPA PIG World of Play + SEA LIFE
Assistant Accountant - Global R2R
Marketing Executive (Fixed-Term)
Water Park and Water Quality Technician
LEGO Assistant Master Model Builder - Part Time
Overnight Security Supervisor
Logistics Host
Guest Experience Host
Guest Experience Host (Street Team)
Guest Experience Host (Operations) - Part- Time
Social Media Executive
VIP Experience Host
Guest Experience Host
Part-Time Custodian
Retail Host
Admissions Shift Lead
Master Model Builder
People Operations Coordinator
Guest Experience Shift Lead
Retail Guest Experience Host- Sea Life Arizona
Guest Experience Host - Casual
Guest Experience Shift Lead (Fun Attractions Role!)
Part Time Facilities Tech
Front of House Lead - Nights
Office Administrator
LEGOLAND CA Hotel Front Desk Host- Part Time
Weekend Costume Character (Mascot)
Lead Technician
Senior Project Manager LEGOLAND California
Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Senior Global Partnership Account Manager
Performance Marketing Manager Global Gateway APAC & NA
Senior Marketing Manager - NA Gateway
Retail Supervisor LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas
Bubble Planet Guest Experience Host
Contact Centre Experience Executive
Facilities Technician
Cafe Supervisor - Legoland Discovery Center Westchester
Bubble Planet Guest Experience Host
Retail Team Leader
Hotel Housekeeping - Linen Porter
Admissions Guest Experience Host
Retail Host
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