Team Member 6'0" - 6'4"
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Position Overview & Specifications
Team Member 6'0" - 6'4"
Riverside Building; County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd
London, GREATER LONDON, SE1 7PB
United Kingdom
Do you measure up?
We’re looking for people between the height of 6’0” – 6’4” to be the star of the show and play Shrek himself!
What you need
- A real flair for improvisation as interacting with our diverse range of guests is a big part of the role
- A flexible approach to the hours you work
- Naturally bring a positive, upbeat and team spirited personality
- To be comfortable wearing a costume whilst interacting with guests
- Due to the limits of the character costumes, your height must be within the following height range: 6’1" to 6'4"
This exciting role will involve elite visitor interaction, so improvisational skills are a must! You will also be required to act as a buddy for our onsite characters, as well as displaying a great sense of humour at the meet and greet points.
This is a 6-month contract, and we have various contracts available. Due to the 7 day nature of the business shifts will include weekends, bank holidays and peak holiday seasons.
To be considered, please attach your CV - including your height clearly detailed.
What's in it for you, you ask?
Alongside a Shrek-ceptional working environment you’ll also receive:
- Fortnightly pay at £10.65 per hour
- 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
- 40% off LEGO online
- Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
- Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world
- Hotel stay discounts
- O2 discount
- Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets
Everyone Matters at Merlin.
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.
If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at Midway.Recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz 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 Team Member 6'0" - 6'4" roles across Merlin Entertainments Group'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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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