Retail Host
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Position Overview & Specifications
Retail Host
THORPE PARK Resort, Staines Road
Chertsey, SURREY, KT16 8PN
United Kingdom
Join our team of THRILLMAKERS at the UK’s Favourite theme Park THORPE PARK Resort and in return you will get:
- 20 FREE tickets to any Merlin attractions worldwide
- 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
- Opportunities to develop and have a longer term career in Merlin
- Free bus from Staines station to the Resort for all employees
- 40% discount online off LEGO, and much more!
We are recruiting for Weekday Part Time Positions.
No previous experience required, Just enthusiasm and eagerness to learn!
Show us you’ re guest obsessed by being positive and helpful to ensure our guests have an awesome day.
What will I do?
Welcome guests into the stores
Work on and serving our guests at the tills
Stock and Merchandise the shops
Keep shops clean, tidy and safe throughout the day
The Retail team sell an exciting range of products across our many themed stores at Thorpe Park Resort. If you’ve got a welcoming personality and passion to drive sales then Retail may be the department for you!
Details:
Location: Thorpe Park Resort, KT16 8PN
Hours: Full Time, 5 days per week
Pay: £7.53 - £10.42
As part of the Merlin Entertainments family, we’re also aligned with Charities including The SEA LIFE Trust and Merlin’s Magic Wand Children’s Charity. This means your hard work goes towards supporting marine conservation projects like the Beluga Whale Sanctuary in Iceland and providing days out for children going through hardship. You can find out more here!
If successful through the application process, you will be invited for an interview. If you have any questions or if you require any assistance at the event, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at HumanResources@thorpe-park.co.uk and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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: Culture & Entertainment
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Host roles across THORPE PARK Resort'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 Culture & Entertainment.
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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