Director Work, Jobs in Walton On Thames, Eng (with Salaries)

HEAD OF PARK OPERATIONS
Merlin Entertainments —Chessington
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Employee discount
8d
HR Director
Accent Catering Services Ltd —Staines-upon-Thames
- £95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Associate Director, Global Donor Experience & Engagement
Compassion in World Farming —Godalming
- £65,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Driving
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Head of Virology (ID4520)
Animal and Plant Health Agency —New Haw
- £73,165 - £81,535 a year
- Overtime
- Doctoral degree
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Global Director Technology Procurement
CHEP —Addlestone
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Management
- English
Director, Statistical Programming
CSL Behring —Maidenhead
- £239,000 - £308,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Maintenance
- English
Head of People
Glenholme Specialist Healthcare —Windsor
- £60,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- IT
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
13d
Creative Director
Wayfair —London
- £98,165 - £125,099 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- AI
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
12d
Creative Director
Ragged Edge —London
- From £90,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Life insurance
Director of Key Accounts
APCOA PARKING (UK) LTD —Uxbridge
- £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Business Director
St Helen's School —Northwood
- £90,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
8d
Head of Learning and Development
Head Office —London
- £70,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Head of Application Management
Veterinary Medicines Directorate —New Haw
- £62,000 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
2d
Director, Strategic Sourcing
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Horsham
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
8d
Director, Logistics
Mattel —Slough
- £112,000 - £133,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Associate Director of Estates and Facilities
Brunel University —London
- Up to £87,715 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
- University
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
Group Business Director
Haymarket Media Group —London
- Up to £95,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Business development
- Leadership
- Flexible schedule
Director – HVACR Global Product Strategy
Johnson Controls —Sunbury
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
Director, Principal Giving
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet —London
- £120,000 - £140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Creative Director
Artsy —London
- £110,000 - £130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme

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HEAD OF PARK OPERATIONS

Merlin Entertainments -
Chessington

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Hospitality
Continuous improvement
Leadership
Financial acumen
Communication skills

Full job description

What you'll bring to the team

Head of Park Operations

Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NE

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, salaried

We are recruiting for a Head of Park Operations to lead the day-to-day operation of our Theme Park, ensuring we deliver safe, efficient and unforgettable guest experiences while achieving ambitious operational and commercial objectives.

Reporting to the Resort Operations and Experience Director, you will provide strategic leadership across guest-facing operations, including rides, admissions, guest services and queue management.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a balance of operational excellence, commercial awareness and people leadership. You will be responsible for driving performance across guest satisfaction, ride availability, throughput, revenue generation and team engagement, while championing a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Working collaboratively across the resort, you will lead and develop a high-performing management team, influence operational strategy, support the delivery of new attractions and experiences, and ensure our park remains at the forefront of industry best practice. You will also play a key role in incident management and operational readiness, providing senior leadership during critical situations when required.

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Qualifications & Experience

Significant leadership experience within high-volume, guest-facing operations such as theme parks, visitor attractions, leisure or hospitality environments.
Proven experience leading large, multi-functional teams, including senior leaders and frontline colleagues.
Strong operational management expertise with a focus on safety, guest experience and operational excellence.
Experience delivering safety compliance within a regulated environment.
Demonstrated success in improving guest satisfaction, operational performance and commercial results.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience driving revenue growth and operational efficiency.
Excellent leadership, coaching and team development skills.
Ability to use operational, guest and financial data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across a wide range of teams and partners.
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term planning and day-to-day operational delivery.
Degree or relevant professional qualification is desirable.

Benefits

A competitive annual salary
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
Company bonus
Private pension scheme
40% discount online off LEGO
25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Plus, many more…

Pay Range

Competitive

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.

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director jobs in walton on thames, eng

HEAD OF PARK OPERATIONS

HR Director

Associate Director, Global Donor Experience & Engagement

Head of Virology (ID4520)

Global Director Technology Procurement

Director, Statistical Programming

Head of People

Creative Director

Creative Director

Director of Key Accounts

Business Director

Head of Learning and Development

Head of Application Management

Director, Strategic Sourcing

Director, Logistics

Associate Director of Estates and Facilities

Group Business Director

Director – HVACR Global Product Strategy

Director, Principal Giving

Creative Director

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