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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
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.
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.
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
2024
Inclusion In (Silver)
2023Awards & Achievements
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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
Canada
Denmark
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
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
Learning & Development
- Further education support
- Lunch and learns
Office Based
- Cycle to work scheme
Salary Based
- Annual bonus
- Enhanced pension match/contribution
Travel & Leisure
- Theme park discounts
Work Environment
- In house training
Work Week
- Open to part time work for some rolesPopular
Other
- Charity donation scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discounts – 40% LEGO Discount
Merlin's careers
Entertainment Performer
Seasonal Guest Experience Host- Retail/Food & Beverage
Electrician
Rides Maintenance Manager
Personal Assistant (VP/SVP)
Receptionist - Hotel
Facilities Technician Generalist
Guest Experience Host (Street Team)
Landscape Specialist (Gardener)
Retail & Bar Host
Housekeeping Room Attendant
First Aid Lead
Hotel Public Area Cleaner Evenings
Maintenance Technician Lead
Guest Experience Host
Cleaner
Costume Lead
Ride Host
Guest Experience Host - Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas
Park Medic - (Part Time)
Marketing Manager Gateway NA
Addetto/a all'accoglienza - Gardaland
Entertainment Technician 3 (Seasonal)
Talent Acquisition Co-Ordinator
Admissions Platform Systems Analyst
Lead SDET
Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
Actor
Senior Planning Manager (Go-to-Market Operations)
Head of Ecommerce Planning UK (Fixed Term)
Commercial Manager
Custodian
Guest Experience Manager
Admissions Host
Finance Assistant - Cash Accounting
CRM Audience Specialist US
Resource Associate (Fixed Term)
Finance Business Partner - Technical Services
First Aid Responder
Cafe Supervisor - Legoland Discovery Center Westchester
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Guest Experience Supervisor
Retail Supervisor
Hotel Facilities Maintenance Technician
Madame Tussauds Education Host
Guest Experience Host
Retail Lead
Accountant - R2R
Senior Ride Operator & Trainer
Waterpark Zonal Operations Manager ( 6 months secondment)
LEGOLAND CA Frontline Host PT
Electrical Controls Technician (Part-Time)
Food and Beverage Guest Experience Supervisor
Rides Technician
Head of Hotel Operations
General Manager
VIP & Birthdays Host
Contact Centre Team Leader
Interim Communications Manager– Loyalty & Membership Products
Guest Experience Host and Costume Character - Casual
Character Host
Retail Attendant - Casual
Retail Host
Waste Management Technician- Part Time
Senior Park Operations Manager
Resort Quality Associate
UK Short Breaks Team Leader
2D/3D Visual Artist
Guest Experience Host- LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Admissions Host
Retail Host
Retail Host PEPPA PIG World of Play + SEA LIFE
Multi-Skilled Engineer
Assistant Master Model Builder
Guest Experience Host - Casual
LEGOLAND CA Hotel Front Desk Host- Full Time
Data Governance Manager
Retail Supervisor
P2P Associate
Senior Accountant - Global Record To Report
LEGOLAND CA Day Security Guard PT
Facilities Technician
Seasonal Guest Experience Host- Admissions/ Operations
Guest Experience Host
Guest Experience Host
Displays Supervisor
Landscape Specialist
Guest Experience Lead
Seasonal Guest Experience Host- Retail/Food & Beverage
Contact Centre Advisor – Feedback
Maintenance Team Lead
Custodian - LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Education Host
Engineering Stores Operative
Learning and Development Manager
Guest Experience Host
Commercial Manager, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
Technical Manager Legoland Discovery Center
Commercial Manager Legoland Discovery Cente
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