Retail Photo Sales Assistant - Merlin Visitor Attractions
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Position Overview & Specifications
Guest Experience is centre of everything we do, and we're looking for lively, outgoing, and enthusiastic people to work within our attractions, capturing memories and having fun doing so!
We've have positions available for immediate start!
These roles would suit anyone looking for Part-time seasonal hours (flexing up during holidays), and those looking for up to full-time work all year round. Please note, due to the seasonal nature of these recruitments, time off during school holiday periods is restricted.
Job Position: Retail Sales Assistant in Merlin Entertainments Attractions (Souvenir Photography Department)
What you’ll get in return:
- A vibrant atmosphere, and a chance to work within some of the UK’s best tourist attractions.
- Excellent in-house training and exciting progression opportunities.
- A range of great benefits, competitions, and prizes are to be won.
- No two days are the same!
Company Overview:
- Events Photo Team is an attraction-based photography company - we currently operate 30+ sites within some of the UK’s biggest and best attractions; including many run by Merlin Entertainments (the second-largest tourism company in the world!).
What were looking for:
- Outgoing & fun personality to help us make memories for our guests!
- Natural "people person" with a warm and vibrant approach.
- Confident performer, willing to go the extra mile to delivery the best experience possible
- No photography or sales experience is necessary, we will teach you all the skills needed! Although were always on the lookout for keen photographers with an eye for image quality.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 4-40 per week
Salary: £8.00-£10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Application question(s):
- Can you flex-up working hrs based around seasonal events and school holidays?
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/06/2023
Reference ID: BPL22#FEB
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Photo Sales Assistant - Merlin Visitor Attractions roles across Events Photo Team's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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