Job description
Scarefest Performers- £11 per hour
Get on track for a summer of ride-iculous fun! Are you a fan of theme parks? Do you know your Wickerman from Nemesis? Then keep reading to hear about an opportunity where FUN is in the job description!
Who we are
We’re guessing you’ve probably heard of us… but what you don’t know is what the Alton Towers Resort family lifestyle is about. We provide laughter, smiles, shrieks and screams every day. We delight families, we terrify grown men, and we excite the adrenaline junkies that venture to our abode. There may be a lot of us, but everyone matters at Alton Towers Resort and here new colleagues quickly become old friends. We encourage each other, we provide new opportunities to learn and develop, and we celebrate our successes with one of the best after-season parties you’ll ever attend!
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for Scarefest Performers- £11 per hour to join us at the Alton Towers Resort, the UK's only attraction that specialises in making Britain happy!
In this role you'll have the opportunity to join our outstanding cast to perform in our award-winning Scare Product. We have a wide range of Entertainment on offer here at the Resort, characters are as demanding as they are fulfilling, and we are looking for versatile and resilient performers who are ready to rise to the challenge:
Spine Tingling Scare Actors- Diverse actors that an bring to life spooky character led roles
- Fun Costume Animators to entertain our families
- Talented and stylised Dancers
Ask yourself these questions:
Do you thrive on performing within live theatrical attractions?
Do you like working in a fast-paced environment?
Are you comfortable interacting with thousands of guests every day?
If you answered yes to these questions then you could be in with a chance of joining the team.
Please attach your performance CV. Please be aware that some roles may require you to be over the age of 18.
Auditions are scheduled on selected dates between July and September and once screened candidates will be invited to attend. We hold separate auditions for Dancers/Animators and Actors. You are welcome to attend an audition for both disciplines.
Rehearsals will begin mid-September and Candidates will need to be available for the below performance dates:
6th, 7th, 8th October
13th – 31st October (Inclusive)
Competitive Rates of Pay.
We have a limited amount of sourced accommodation available.
Please bring a Valid Passport OR Birth Certificate and National Insurance Number for proof of Identification to auditions.
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions and for further information
The Perks of the job
Number one - We’re a fun, friendly and unique environment in which you are guaranteed to meet like-minded people and have fun! Benefits include:
- 28 days holiday
- fantastic progression and development opportunities
- Merlin Magic Pass which gives you, your friends and family free admission to all our attractions worldwide- Worth over £1000!
- Access to exclusive employee events and monthly incentives
- 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
- 40% discount on LEGO.
- Life Assurance
- Pension
- Accessible employee transport links
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 [email protected] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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