Merlin Entertainments - Corporate

What you'll bring to the team Senior Programme Manager Transformation B2 Arbor London 12 month FTC Proposed Start Date: 29th June 2026 To bring every family closer together through play. Merlin is entering an ambitious phase of business transformation, driving sustainable growth through significant advances in technology capability. Reporting to the Chief Transformation Officer, the Senior Programme Manager for Operating Model Evolution will play a critical role in driving the structured delivery of agile operating model transformation. This role will oversee the implementation of change, working closely with executive and senior stakeholders to ensure benefits are realised and initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic goals. If you're excited by working at scale, navigating complexity, and delivering meaningful impact, read on. What you'll be doing: Strategic Leadership & Vision Define and lead the delivery strategy for operating model evolution (including agile delivery), ensuring alignment with transformation priorities and business objectives Support the development of an Operating Model blueprint, ensuring all incremental changes and launches align to a clear long-term vision Lead organisational change management initiatives to successfully embed operating model changes across the business Drive continuous improvement across delivery practices, methodologies, and tools to enhance effectiveness and scalability Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management Drive alignment across teams and initiatives to ensure cohesive delivery of priorities and outcomes Work in close partnership with cross-functional teams to execute operating model changes seamlessly Engage and influence key stakeholders to maintain alignment, mitigate risks, and unblock delivery Delivery Excellence Define and maintain effective delivery frameworks, governance, and quality standards Champion agile ways of working to improve speed, flexibility, and outcomes Oversee and mitigate risks and dependencies across the programme Ensure all initiatives meet security, privacy, and regulatory obligations Business Impact & Metrics Establish and monitor KPIs to assess and enhance delivery performance Optimise delivery efficiency and cost effectiveness at scale Report on progress, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders and executive leadership Qualifications & Experience Extensive experience leading Operating Model transformation in complex, tech-enabled environments. Strong background working with operational teams in multi-site organisations. Expert knowledge of agile and scaled agile frameworks. Sector experience in entertainment, hospitality, or consumer-facing digital businesses preferred. Proven ability to influence and manage executive stakeholders in complex environments. Pay Range Competitive

Merlin Entertainments - Corporate is looking for a Data Scientist to join their team in London, offering a hybrid working model. The role involves analyzing data, building predictive models, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should be proficient in Python, R, or SQL and have experience with data science methodologies. Benefits include annual Merlin Passes, a generous holiday package of 33 days, a company bonus, and ongoing training opportunities.

What you'll bring to the team Data Scientist Location: London/Hybrid Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent - Salaried Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights? We have an exciting opportunity for aData Scientistto develop your skills and contribute to impactful data-driven solutions within a fast-paced environment. You'll work closely with the Senior Data Scientist to analyse data, build predictive models, and support business decision-making. Using statistical techniques and machine learning tools, you'll uncover trends, refine models, and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive operational efficiency and performance. Key responsibilities: Conducting exploratory data analysis to identify patterns and insights Developing and optimising machine learning models to support business objectives Pre-processing and cleaning data to ensure accuracy and usability Working with teams across the business to translate data into meaningful solutions Presenting findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Staying up to date with the latest advancements in data science and applying new techniques to improve outcomes Qualifications & Experience Experience in data analysis, statistical modelling, or data science roles. Hands-on experience working with machine learning algorithms and applying data science methodologies to solve business problems. Proven ability to perform data cleaning, transformation, and feature engineering tasks to prepare data for analysis and modelling. Experience in handling large datasets and ensuring data quality is essential to this role. Proficient in Python, R, or SQL, with experience in machine learning frameworks. Familiarity with cloud platforms, big data technologies, and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is desirable. Demonstrated ability to translate complex data insights into actionable recommendations for business stakeholders. Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and work effectively with cross-functional teams are essential. Benefits 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 our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year's service 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) 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 If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible. Pay Range Competitive

Merlin Entertainments - Corporate is seeking a detail-oriented Web Content Executive to join their SEO & GEO team. This role involves building and publishing high volumes of web pages to support global SEO strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, digital tool proficiency, and excellent time management skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, 28 days holiday, Merlin Annual Passes, and ongoing development opportunities.

What you'll bring to the team Technical Services & Engineering Academy - Operations & Governance Lead Location: Arbor, London. Flexibility to be based at any UK office. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent, salaried We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Operations and Governance Lead to play a key role in shaping and scaling our global Technical Services & Engineering Academy. Acting as the operational backbone of the Academy, you'll take ownership of how it runs day-to-day-bringing structure, consistency, and clarity to a complex, global environment. You'll translate strategy into practical delivery, ensuring programmes are rolled out effectively across regions, while driving continuous improvement. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where you'll work closely with global stakeholders, lead key workstreams end-to-end, and bring together people, processes, and systems to improve engineering capability at scale. Qualifications & Experience We're looking for someone who thrives in a structured, fast-moving environment and can bring clarity and control to complexity. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Highly reliable, with strong time management and the ability to meet deadlines Tech-savvy, confident working with systems, data, and digital tools A proactive self-starter who takes ownership and drives work forward Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and regions Ability to think operationally and bring structure to processes and ways of working Experience working in global, technical, or complex environments is beneficial 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

Merlin Entertainments - Corporate is seeking an Operations & Governance Lead to shape their global Technical Services & Engineering Academy. This role requires overseeing daily operations, ensuring effective programme rollout, and driving improvements in engineering capability. The ideal candidate is organised, proactive, and tech-savvy, with strong communication skills to work across teams globally. The position is based in Arbor, London, and includes competitive benefits like annual passes, bonuses, and discounts.

Merlin Entertainments - Corporate in London is looking for a Cloud & Server Engineer to manage and optimise their cloud and hybrid environments. This role is crucial in ensuring the performance, security, and scalability of core platform services. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in computer science and extensive experience with Microsoft Azure. The position offers a hybrid working model along with numerous benefits, including Merlin Annual Passes and 33 days of holiday.

What you'll bring to the team Cloud & Server Engineer Location: London/Hybrid Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent - Salaried The Cloud & Server Platform Engineer oversees the operation, optimisation, and governance of the organisation's cloud, hybrid, and on prem environments. Working closely with the Solution Architecture team and other technology functions, they design and deliver infrastructure solutions that meet both business and technical requirements. This role is accountable for ensuring the performance, security, and scalability of core platform services that support data, applications, and integration workloads. The Engineer ensures platforms, including Azure and other relevant cloud providers, remain aligned with organisational objectives. Collaborating with IT, engineering, and security teams to maintain reliable and efficient operations. Azure Platform Engineering & DevOps Design, build and evolve scalable Azure infrastructure (compute, networking, storage, identity, PaaS/serverless) Define and maintain platform architectures, standards and design patterns Implement Azure governance (Landing Zones, Policies, Cost Management) ensuring compliance and cost control Establish monitoring, observability, backup and disaster recovery frameworks DevOps & Automation Build and manage CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions) Deliver Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Develop automation tooling (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python) for provisioning, configuration and scaling Drive containerisation and modern workload adoption (Docker, AKS) Continuously improve automation, reliability and operational efficiency Standards, Governance & Support Define platform policies, guardrails and operational standards Own runbooks, SOPs and knowledge documentation Act as L3 escalation for complex platform issues and lead root cause analysis Drive capacity planning, cost optimisation and self service capability Solution Engineering & Collaboration Partner with architects and product teams to deliver fit for purpose Azure solutions Ensure alignment with Well Architected Framework and business requirements Support integration across cloud and on prem systems Work with vendors and Microsoft on strategic and complex issues Security & Compliance Embed security best practice (RBAC, DevSecOps, Key Vault, policy as code) Ensure compliance with internal standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, GDPR) Support risk management and remediation of vulnerabilities Communication & Reporting Report on platform health, performance and cost optimisation Communicate platform changes, roadmaps and architecture decisions Provide clear documentation and knowledge transfer to operational teams Qualifications & Experience Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of hands on experience with Microsoft Azure, including IaaS, PaaS, networking, identity (Entra ID), and governance services. 2+ years of experience with DevOps tooling and practices, including CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM), and version control (Git). 2+ years' experience in infrastructure design, platform engineering, or architecture. Strong proficiency with automation and scripting- PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or Bash. Solid understanding of containerisation (Docker) and familiarity with orchestration platforms (Azure Kubernetes Service). Deep understanding of cloud architecture, deployment patterns, and management best practices, including the Azure Well Architected Framework. Experienced in defining standards, governance frameworks, and reference architectures for cloud platform consumption. Strong knowledge of networking concepts, storage configurations, virtualisation technologies, and disaster recovery/backup design for hybrid environments. Experience with Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Artifacts) or equivalent platforms. Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM), including Entra ID, RBAC, PIM. Strong understanding of security, compliance requirements, and IT governance frameworks (ITIL, COBIT, or similar). Preferred Experience with multi cloud environments or hybrid cloud integration. Familiarity with GitOps, policy as code (e.g. Azure Policy, OPA), and secrets management (Azure Key Vault). Experience implementing DevSecOps practices - automated scanning, compliance as code, and shift left security. Experience designing monitoring and observability frameworks (rather than just consuming them). Certifications- any of the following are highly valued: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate ITIL Foundation or Practitioner CISSP or similar security certification Benefits '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 our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year's service 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) 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

What you'll bring to the team Senior Data Engineer Location: London/Hybrid Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent - Salaried The Senior Data Engineer will sit at the core of this journey, acting as the driving force behind the data function. This is a hands on role focused on modernising and reshaping our existing estate. One day you may be working through legacy code, the next developing contemporary Python/Spark solutions. A collaborative mindset is essential, as you'll partner closely not only with data colleagues but also with the broader Engineering community to define and uphold global standards. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for Supplier engineers. Responsibilities Pipeline Engineering Refactor fragile batch jobs into robust, observable pipelines using Databricks, Azure, and GCP. Build the specific "Data Products" defined by the Modeller and Architecture functions. Wider Engineering Collaboration Act as the internal authority for flex engineers supplied by our Delivery Partners Actively participate in the wider Engineering community forums. Contribute to and adopt the cross discipline engineering framework, ensuring our data pipelines adhere to global standards for security, performance, and code quality. Operational Support Resolve critical data incidents quickly to ensure business continuity. When fixing a bug, implement a permanent fix or rigorously document why a temporary patch was applied. Optimise query performance and pipeline efficiency to keep cloud compute costs down. Collaboration & Mentorship Work closely with the Business Analysts embedded in the business to ensure the data you land is actually useful to them. Pair program with and mentor team members on engineering best practices (Note: This role has no line management responsibilities). Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree, or relevant qualifications, in Data Science, Computer Science or a related field. Significant experience (typically 5 years) in a (data) engineering role. Tech Stack: Strong SQL and Python skills are essential. Platform Experience: Hands on experience with Databricks, Azure, and GCP/BigQuery. Legacy to Modern: Experience working in a mixed environment, supporting legacy systems while building modern cloud infrastructure. Skills and Competencies DevOps Mindset: You write tests for your code. You hate manual processes and automate everything you can. Pragmatic Problem Solving: You focus on delivering working solutions rather than overengineering. Communication: Communicates openly with stakeholders and doesn't hide behind a ticket system. Benefits '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 our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year's service 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) 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 If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible. Pay Range Competitive

Merlin Entertainments - Corporate is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to modernize their data function in a hybrid role based in Greater London. The position involves developing robust data pipelines and collaborating closely with engineers and analysts to enhance data usability. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Data Science or Computer Science, over 5 years of experience, and strong skills in SQL, Python, as well as hands-on experience with Databricks and Azure. The company offers competitive pay and extensive benefits including holiday allowances and discounts.

Merlin Entertainments - Corporate is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead the transformation of its operating model in London. This role is pivotal in driving significant changes using agile frameworks while ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing operating model transformations, extensive experience in technology-enabled environments, and strong stakeholder management skills. A competitive salary is offered in a dynamic and impactful role.