Merlin Entertainments

Admission & Retail Assistant

Location (Country-County-City) UK-Cornwall-Gweek
Job ID
2026-12821
Employment Type
Guaranteed Hours (MGH)
Offer/Contract Type
Fixed End Date/Seasonal
Location Name
Cornish Seal Sanctuary - Gweek

What you'll bring to the team

 

Love seals and puffins? Make them your co-workers!

We’re hiring Admissions and Retail Assistants at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, where the wildlife is as curious as our guests!

 

You need to have flexible availability for work from a starting time of between 9am and 10am to a closing time of between 4pm and 8pm (no split shifts) 5 days a week including weekends and bank holidays.

 

As an Admissions and Retail Assistant, you’ll:

  • Be the first point of contact for guests, offering a warm welcome and providing information about their visit.
  • Assist with admissions, ensuring the correct ticket type is processed and maximizing visitor spends.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the admissions and retail areas.
  • Help stock retail displays and assist with sales, promoting SEA LIFE-related products.
  • Handle guest queries, ensuring all interactions are positive and professional.

These seasonal, part-time roles offer flexible hours, making them ideal for weekends, school holidays, or anyone looking for a fun and dynamic job in Cornwall.

 

 

Qualifications & Experience

Experience

  • Experience in fast-paced customer-facing roles with a friendly, can-do attitude.
  • Ready at all times to take a flying jump from Admissions to Retail!
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with visitors of all ages.
  • Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and peak holiday periods.
  • A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and contributing to a fun, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Benefits

  • 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
  • 40% off LEGO online
  • Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
  • Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets

Ready to dive in? Apply today and become part of a team that’s making waves in marine conservation!

 

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

 

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Pay Range

GBP £12.71/Hr.

SEA LIFE Trust Message

SEA LIFE Trust Message:Merlin Entertainments provides HR services for the SEA LIFE Trust and as part of this,all employees adhere to all Merlin Entertainments policies. Please be aware that you may receive correspondence from Merlin Entertainments regarding SEA LIFE Trust vacancies.

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