Merlin Entertainments

Accommodation Supervisor (6 month FTC)

Merlin Entertainments  •  Onsite  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Accommodation Supervisor

Location: Alton Towers Resort

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 6 month contract

At Alton Towers Resort, our accommodation is a vital part of creating unforgettable guest experiences. We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Accommodation Supervisor to help lead our frontline teams and ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of our accommodation offering.

In this role, you’ll act as a central point of coordination, monitoring operational performance, triaging guest and team requests, and ensuring issues are resolved quickly and effectively. You’ll lead by example, coaching teams across front office, housekeeping and retail outlets, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and guest service.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment and takes pride in delivering operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, Coach and Inspire
  • Lead and support frontline teams to deliver exceptional guest service.
  • Conduct regular training sessions and performance reviews to support development and high performance.
  • Maintain strong guest engagement and ensure service standards are consistently met.
  • Act as the first point of escalation for guest complaints, refunds and operational disruptions.

Operational Oversight

  • Monitor digital systems (such as ALICE, where in place) to manage guest and staff requests, housekeeping updates and escalated issues.
  • Ensure on-the-day operational excellence, driving improvements in guest experience and business scorecard performance.
  • Oversee cleanliness, presentation and safety standards across front office, housekeeping and commercial units.
  • Act as the central point of contact for room status updates in Opera where digital systems are not in place.

Qualifications & Experience

Skills & Experience

  • Strong operational awareness within accommodation or hospitality environments.
  • Excellent communication skills across face-to-face, phone, email and digital platforms.
  • Confident problem-solver with the ability to prioritise and make sound decisions under pressure.
  • High attention to detail with strong reporting and record-keeping skills.
  • Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work unsociable hours and occasional night shifts.
  • A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across departments.

Why Join Us?

Working at Alton Towers Resort means being part of something truly magical. You’ll help create memorable stays for our guests while developing your leadership skills within one of the UK’s most iconic resorts—supported by a team that cares, collaborates and celebrates success together.

Ready to take the next step in your hospitality leadership career? Apply now and help us create extraordinary experiences.

Benefits

Benefits

  • A competitive annual salary
  • Access to Merlin benefits page with discounts on over 1000 fashion and electronic retailers, restaurants, and travel
  • 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
  • 40% discount on Lego
  • Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family, and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

Pay Range

GBP £28,500.00/Yr.

Merlin Entertainments

About Merlin Entertainments

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Merlin Entertainments is the global leader in branded entertainment destinations. We create and deliver memorable, immersive brand experiences for over 60 million guests every year.

Merlin Entertainments has over 140 attractions worldwide, ranging from indoor attractions such as SEA LIFE and Madame Tussauds to iconic theme parks like LEGOLAND and Alton Towers Resort.

Working for Merlin Entertainments is unlike a job anywhere else. You could be counting penguins, protecting the sea, crafting the perfect celebrity eyebrows or making a child’s day magical. Not all of us have jobs in attractions, but we are all involved in fascinating work. Sound like fun? Join us, and be part of creating amazing memories for millions of people around the world.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Poole, GB
Year Founded
1999
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