Job Description

UK Volume Recruitment Executive

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Location (Country-County-City) UK-Hampshire-Basingstoke
Job Locations UK-Hampshire-Basingstoke
ID
2025-10196
Employment Type
Full-Time
Offer/Contract Type
No End Date
Location Name
The Merlin Hub Basingstoke

What you'll bring to the team

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Purpose of the Role

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As a

UK Volume Recruitment Executive

, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that Merlin's world-class guest experience is powered by the right people -- at the right time. You'll manage large-scale recruitment campaigns across the UK, filling hourly, seasonal, and entry-level roles that bring the magic of Merlin to life every day.
This role combines operational excellence, creative sourcing, and relationship-building to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Core Responsibilities

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1. Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Strategy

Partner with department leaders to forecast and align on large-scale staffing needs. Execute creative, targeted sourcing campaigns via job boards, social media, and community partnerships. Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for seasonal and hourly roles.

2. Candidate Screening & Selection

Conduct large-volume screening, interviews, and assessments. Facilitate engaging group interviews and digital hiring campaigns (video or virtual). Match candidates to roles based on skills, interests, and availability.

3. Candidate Experience & Engagement

Maintain proactive communication throughout the candidate journey. Resolve questions or challenges quickly and thoughtfully. Create engagement strategies to minimize drop-off and boost retention pre-hire.

4. Data Management & Recruitment Technology

Use the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage candidate records and progress. Maintain accuracy and compliance in all documentation. Leverage automation and digital tools to improve speed, reporting, and communication.

5. Recruitment Performance & Onboarding Support

Track and report on recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, conversion, source effectiveness). Work closely with HR and Operations to ensure seamless onboarding. Adapt sourcing and process strategies based on data insights and business trends.

Key Partnerships

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Who

Purpose

Hiring Managers

Align on staffing needs, coordinate interviews, ensure timely hires.

People Team

Support onboarding, compliance, and workforce alignment.

Community Partners

Build diverse local talent pipelines.

Candidates

Deliver an engaging, transparent, and positive recruitment experience.

Recruitment Marketing Partners

Strengthen sourcing strategy and employer branding.

Qualifications & Experience

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Experience & Skills

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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Strong background in

high-volume recruitment

. Proven success managing

large candidate pipelines

. Exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills. Tech-savvy with ATS and recruitment automation tools. Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines in fast-paced settings.

Living The Merlin Way

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Value

How You Bring It to Life

We Care

Create a positive, inclusive candidate experience and champion safety & wellbeing.

Own Your Craft

Hone your recruitment skills, stay curious, and share best practices.

Drive & Discover

Innovate sourcing methods and take ownership of results.

Go Together

Collaborate across teams and celebrate collective success.

Enjoy the Ride

Infuse fun, energy, and positivity into every interaction.

Success Looks Like

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High-volume roles filled

on time and within target metrics

. Strong candidate satisfaction and engagement scores. Effective partnerships with hiring managers and community organizations. Consistent, data-driven improvements to the recruitment process.

Benefits

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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, 20 days' holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.

Pay Range

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Compensation between GBP 24,309.50/Yr.-GBP 26,500.00/Yr.