Strategy Associate

What you'll bring to the team:

A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.

Due to continuing growth and development of Merlin’s attractions and brands on a global scale, we are looking for a Strategy Associate to join our Group Technology department on a permanent basis. The role will be based at our London office, with a hybrid element for those looking for more flexibility.

Responsibilities:

Analysis and Insights:

• Assist in analysing market trends, competitive dynamics, and consumer insights.
• Collaborate to synthesize data and develop actionable recommendations.

Business Case Support:

• Aid in developing business cases and financial models for strategic initiatives.
• Help analyse key drivers, risks, and financial metrics for investment decisions.

Project Assistance:

• Support senior team members in planning and managing strategic projects.
• Conduct research and gather data to meet project objectives.

Change Management Support:

• Assist in driving organizational change through cross-functional collaboration.
• Facilitate communication and feedback to build consensus on strategic initiatives.

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to enhancing strategic frameworks and tools.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to promote excellence.

Industry Research:

• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Monitor competitors and market dynamics to identify strategic opportunities and threats.

Presentation Development:

• Create visually compelling presentations to communicate strategic insights.
• Collaborate to ensure cohesive and impactful presentations.
• Maintain consistency in messaging and design, incorporating feedback for improvement.
• Stay updated on best practices in presentation design and storytelling.

• Recent graduate in business, finance, economics, or related field.
• Exposure to strategic planning, business analysis, or project management preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from data.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel; knowledge of statistical software is a plus.
• Passion for the entertainment industry and a proactive mindset towards contributing to strategic initiatives.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
• Experience within a consultancy firm is advantageous but not essential

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 28/33 days’ holiday including bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots 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 Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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