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Merlin Entertainments • Surrey-Chessington, KT9 2NE, UK

Experience & Events Team Leader

Employment type:  Contract
Salary:  £12 per hour
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE

Contract type: Fixed term until 15th November 2026

Here at Chessington World of Adventures we are recruiting for a Experience & Events Team Leader to join our team!

As the Experience & Events Team Leader, you will lead and inspire a team of E&E Hosts to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets while maintaining exceptional VIP standards. You will oversee recruitment, induction, and ongoing training to ensure strong team performance and appropriate staffing levels.

Acting as a competent VIP Duty Manager, you will support smooth day-to-day operations and provide hands-on assistance across experiences where required, ensuring outstanding customer service at all times.

You will also assist with new product development and implementation, while ensuring all administrative responsibilities are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

All we need you to come with is the right positive attitude, enjoy working as part of a team and in a fast-paced environment, and be able to deliver a jaw dropping experience to our Guests!

Due to the nature of this role candidates must be aged 18 and over.

A full UK driving licence is essential for the role.

Benefits

  • A competitive hourly salary
  • Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world
  • 40% discount online off LEGO
  • 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
  • Access to Merlin benefits page with discounts on over 1000 fashion and electronic retailers, restaurants and travel
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Plus, many more…

Pay Range

GBP £12.58/Hr.

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

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