Entertainer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are on the look out for some world class entertainers to join our team!
Are you creative, comfortable in front of a crowd and hold a passion for entertaining? Our Entertainment team are the heart and soul of any party and we need more like minded people to join the team.
As a part of the events and entertainment team you'll be taking part in and creating in store performances, greeting our customers and making sure that the magic of Hamleys is brought to life in store everyday.
Further information:
*** For a full job description, please contact recruitment@hamleys.co.uk.
****You must be able to prove that you have current right to work in the UK; it is not usual practice for Hamleys to sponsor oversea candidates to work in the UK.
For this position, we require the team to wear costumes, including our mascot Hamley Bear suit, greet our guests, run activities with the kids, bring high vibe energy and demonstrate our toys, creating an exciting and fun filled atmosphere in store for everyone!
For this position, we require the team to wear costumes and perform in character, including our Hamley Bear mascot suit, greet our guests, run activities with the kids, bring high vibe energy and demonstrate our toys, creating an exciting and fun filled atmosphere in store for everyone!
TweetCandidate 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: Toy & Hobby Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Entertainer roles across Hamleys'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 Toy & Hobby Stores.
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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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