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Admissions Assistant

Salary Range
£7 - £10
£1 - £1 / mo

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Chertsey, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Admissions Assistant


THORPE PARK Resort, Staines Road
Chertsey, SURREY, KT16 8PN
United Kingdom


Admissions Assistant (Full Time/ Part Time during the week)

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 Full Time, fully flexible or Part Time during the week hours. Unfortunately we have no more weekend only availability at this time, however this can change so please keep an eye out for future openings!

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?

Our awesome Admissions department are the first team to welcome our guests onto the Resort each day, therefore are expected to be role models on delivering exceptional guest interactions

  • Operating till systems
  • Selling tickets and Annual Passes
  • Directing Cars in the Car Park
  • Helping guests at the Turnstiles and entrance hall


Within Fastrack and VIP:

  • Selling Fastrack tickets and Packages
  • Looking after our extra special VIP Guests
  • Hosting VIP Events and experiences

You will not only be responsible for providing our guests with a fantastic experience here at Thorpe Park Resort but also to make them aware of the wide range of additional products available to them.

Working in this team is a unique experience where you are recruited to drive sales and hit targets for products such as hotel stays and other promotional activities.


An ideal candidate would be able to:


  • Confidently process all ticket types and annual passes
  • Assist with the control of stock in the department to aim to reduce wastage and stock loss
  • Have excellent customer service skills
  • Be enthusiastic
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Interested in working as part of a wider team to drive high standards and first class guest experience.


Location: Thorpe Park Resort, KT16 8PN

Hours: Full Time, fully flexible

Pay: £7.10 - £9.50

Pay Rates will be increased in April 2023 due to National Minimum Wage review

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.


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 HumanResources@thorpe-park.co.uk and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Admissions Assistant roles across THORPE PARK Resort's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Culture & Entertainment.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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