Merlin Entertainments

Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer (CPO)

Merlin Entertainments  •  London, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer (CPO)

Location: London, Arbor

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, salaried

We’re looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to partner with our Chief People Officer (CPO) and support the People Leadership Team. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a fast-paced, global organisation, where you’ll act as a trusted right hand, ensuring seamless coordination of priorities, communications, and operations.

This is not a traditional EA role. You’ll bring a modern, tech-forward approach, leveraging AI tools, digital platforms, and data insights to enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and elevate the overall effectiveness of the People function.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a complex and ever changing diary, travel, and priorities
  • Acting as a gatekeeper and key liaison across internal and external stakeholders
  • Preparing high quality presentations, reports, and board materials
  • Supporting meetings end-to-end, including coordination, materials, and follow-ups
  • Partnering with the wider People Leadership Team to drive efficiency and collaboration
  • Using AI and digital tools to analyse information, summarise insights, and streamline workflows

Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, global environment
  • Experience coordinating complex international travel and working with senior stakeholders, including Board-level exposure
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 (especially PowerPoint and Teams)
  • Comfortable using AI tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT) to enhance productivity and insight generation
  • Confident creating polished, high-impact presentations from scratch
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
  • High levels of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgement

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

About Merlin Entertainments

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The greatest place in the world to work and play 💜

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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