Retail Associate

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world. They inform, engage, and transport audiences to new worlds. The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like soundstage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more. Whether it’s hosting an unforgettable studio tour, creating an optimal workspace, or equipping talent to tell the best stories, these teams lay the foundation for the memorable experiences we provide.ㅤYour New Role...At Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter, we pride ourselves in being renowned for our world class customer service and best in class products. Who we are looking for are naturally friendly, enthusiastic and all-round positive individuals who want to be proud of their work. So, what makes a fantastic Retail Associate? You see a queue at the till? You jump on to reduce the customers waiting time. We’ve run out of Gryffindor Jumpers? You take the initiative and replenish them yourself. It’s about being positive, finding solutions, and having the confidence to do what’s right for our customers.What’s in it for you?£13.45 per hour25 days holiday (pro-rata)GymPass or free access to our on-site gymExclusive access to Paramount+, HBO Max and our Screeners App, with our exciting Warner Bros., HBO and Discovery contentStaff discounts on Studio Tour tickets, retail, food and beverageAccess to Friends and Family eventsFree on-site staff car parkingComplimentary staff shuttle bus between Watford Junction and our Studio TourOn-site staff Studio CaféOption to join our pension scheme and medical cash planYour Role Accountabilities…Proactively engage with and assist our customers.Operate our tills in an efficient manner.Help to ensure products are available to customers at all times.Ensure our sales targets are achieved by fully maximising all sales opportunities.This role requires that you be able to lift, carry and move boxes. It is also a role in a very busy Tour where there is lots of visual and audio stimuli.Qualifications & Experience…Effective, confident communication, engaging proactively with visitors and colleagues.Experience working in a fast-paced environment.The ability to keep calm under pressure.The initiative to identify jobs that need completed.An ability to work at pace whilst maintaining great customer service.Working Pattern…We have multiple intake dates across the year which would require you to complete 2 weeks full time training (Monday-Friday), before starting your contracted hours.Contracts are for 32 or 40 hours per week, and you will be required to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday).Your normal hours of work are between 7am and 10pm. Occasionally working hours could run until 1am for events, for which you will be notified in advance.Availability required to work late nights, events and to support stock replenishment.Department Overview... Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is the only place in the world to showcase the authentic sets, props and behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter films at the location where they were made. It has attracted over 14 million visitors since opening in 2012, features retail stores with merchandise celebrating the Harry Potter film series and has received over 40,000+ reviews on TripAdvisor with 96% rating the experience as ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’. Since launching, additions to the Studio Tour include Platform 9 ¾ featuring the original Hogwarts Express, the Forbidden Forest and Gringotts Wizarding Bank. In December 2018, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden acquired the Platform 9 ¾ group which sells Wizarding World merchandise, souvenirs, and collectibles.#T&ROnsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, Skydance / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.About SkydanceSkydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.Some Important DetailsWe embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.