Roles & Responsibilities:
In this role you will be responsible for leading the strategic, operational and creative delivery for the Entertainments & Events department.
Reporting to the Operations Director, you will develop the Resort Entertainment package ensuring it is in keeping with market trends and the offering is fresh and current. You will manage the quality, service and guest delivery of the Resort’s varied Entertainment Experiences, ensuring it is in-line with and consistent with the strategic direction established by the Senior Leadership Team at the Resort, as well as being a key member of the Extended Leadership Team.
You will manage the Technical, Costume, Creative and Operational areas of the department, coaching direct reports to drive standards and deliver outstanding entertainment. You will also work alongside the Operations Director to create and hold responsibility of the annual budget for the Resort’s Entertainment, ensuring all expenditure is in line with key strategic objectives, while working to grow the Resort’s EBITDA positioning.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years Entertainment management experience within theatre, theme parks or holiday parks.
• Have strong financial acumen and be able to demonstrate a robust understanding of P&L and the impact that close cost control has on underlying EBITDA
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a people manager
• Experience in project delivery, in particular, seasonal events e.g. Halloween, Christmas is desirable
• Understanding and experience of theme park operation is desirable

Benefits:

• A competitive annual salary
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
• Company bonus
• Private pension scheme
• 40% discount online off LEGO
• 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Plus, many more…

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