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Merlin Entertainments • Orlando, 32819, US

Executive Assistant

Employment type:  Part time
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

The Executive Assistant (EA) provides high-level administrative and operational support to senior leaders within the North America Hub. This role is critical to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, effective executive support, and a consistent employee experience across onboarding, engagement, and Hub coordination. The EA acts as a trusted partner to leaders, enabling them to focus on strategic and people-focused priorities by managing logistics, communications, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Leadership Support

  • Provide proactive administrative support to senior leaders, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and expense processing.
  • Prepare agendas, meeting materials, presentations, and follow-up actions; track deliverables and deadlines.
  • Act as a central point of contact for executive communications, prioritizing requests and ensuring timely responses.
  • Support confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.

Onboarding & Pre-Onboarding Coordination

  • Coordinate day-one readiness for new hires, including induction planning and new hire communications.
  • Partner with IT, Facilities, and business teams to ensure equipment ordering, system access, and workspace setup are completed on time.
  • Manage workspace planning and approvals, including desk assignments and office logistics.
  • Support day-one orientation activities, tours, introductions, and work authorization coordination as needed.

Hub Operations & Coordination

  • Support the operational rhythm of the North America Hub by coordinating meetings, communications, and shared resources.
  • Assist with tracking key Hub initiatives, timelines, and action items to ensure follow-through.
  • Maintain organized records, documents, and trackers related to Hub activities and leadership priorities.
  • Serve as a liaison between executives, Hub teams, and cross-functional partners.

    Culture, Wellbeing & Engagement Support

    • Support culture and engagement initiatives, including team events, recognition activities, and wellbeing efforts.
    • Assist with planning and logistics for team meetings, town halls, and Hub-wide events.
    • Help ensure a consistent and welcoming employee experience across the Hub.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of experience supporting senior leaders in an Executive Assistant or similar role.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools; comfort working across systems and platforms.
  • Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Benefits

Benefits of Merlin Entertainments

  • Excellent health care options (medical, dental, and vision that encourage preventative care).
  • Outstanding Paid Time Off (PTO) that allows for adventure, rest, relaxation, or recuperation.
  • Merlin Magic Pass for friends and family to enjoy the parks & attractions
  • Recognition Programs and Rewards
  • 401(k) program with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement programs
  • Numerous learning and advancement opportunities

Pay Range

Competitive

Company benefits

Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Charity donation scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts – 40% LEGO Discount
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Eye Care Support
Family health insurance
Health insurance
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Further education support
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Merlin Entertainments

Company employees:

22,000

Gender diversity (m:f:n-b):

0:52:48

Hiring in countries

Australia

Canada

Denmark

Germany

Portugal

United Kingdom

United States

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