Merlin Entertainments

Senior Planning Manager (Go-to-Market Operations)

Merlin Entertainments  •  London, GB (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Senior Planning Manager (Go-to-Market Operations)

Location: London, Arbor

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed term, 6 month contract

We’re looking for a highly organised and delivery focused Senior Planning Manager to act as the operational backbone of our UK go-to-market function. In this role, you will drive the translation of strategy into structured, high-quality execution, working closely with the Head of Planning to ensure all campaigns, initiatives, and workstreams are clearly defined, coordinated, and delivered on time.

You will bring clarity, control, and momentum to a fast-paced environment by owning end-to-end visibility of all in-flight activity, coordinating plans and milestones, and embedding strong operating rhythms across teams. This includes establishing planning cycles and governance frameworks, tracking progress, and proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and blockers to keep delivery on track.

You will play a key role in aligning cross-functional teams across Marketing, Commercial, CRM, Product, and regions, driving accountability and transparency, and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across all initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven experience in project management, marketing operations, or go-to-market execution roles within complex organisations.
  • Strong experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive on-time delivery in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
  • Experience working within marketing, commercial, or digital functions is preferred.
  • Familiarity with planning and workflow tools (e.g., project management platforms, campaign trackers).

Benefits

  • A competitive annual salary
  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • 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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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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