Creative Strategist

3 months ago

London, United Kingdom Merlin Magic Making Full time

**Creative Strategist - 6 month Fixed-Term Contract**

**London**

We are trailblazers that redefined our industry. But the times are changing and we need talented team members to unleash the Merlin Magic, by casting our spell far and wide. Come be a part of conjuring up new worlds of escape and adventure Come be a part of the Merlin Entertainments Team

We’re a place that makes magic. Magic that gives millions of people fun, thrills and memorable experiences. We’re the thinkers, dreamers, doers and achievers whose job it is to create and deliver world-class new attractions, hotels and major investment projects, as well as manage the extensive real estate assets of one of the most exciting companies in the world. Welcome to Merlin Magic Making (MMM), the creative heart of Merlin Entertainments.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey where you can unleash your creativity and strategic thinking? We are seeking a talented and dynamic **Creative Strategist** to join our team at Merlin Magic Making. Based at our office in County Hall, London, this is a 6-month fixed-term contract; with a strong possibility of extension, offering you the chance to make a lasting impact on our projects and our company.

**About the Role...**

Reporting to the Global Creative Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the creative strategy for our key initiatives. Your main objectives will be to synthesise the possibilities and opportunities our brand or attraction holds, and effectively articulate them for the Creative team. By developing informed and inspiring creative briefs, you will open up new and innovative creative territories for exploration.

Additionally, your role will involve providing rich consumer insights to drive innovative solutions to business problems. You will communicate the strategy within the context of our business and brand, guiding and challenging the creative development process to ensure experiences and attractions are on brief and meet project delivery demands. Your ability to sell the strategy, backed by confidence and conviction, will be instrumental in the success of our projects.

You will also play a vital role in guiding teams across the business through the strategic process and ensuring realistic KPIs are included in briefs and reviewed in post-project evaluations.

At Merlin Magic Making, we value innovation, collaboration, and passion. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking projects that captivate and inspire millions of people around the world.

**About You...**
- Experience working as a creative strategist within a creative agency or organisation.
- Understanding of brand and creative concepts.
- Ability to lead creative briefings and ideation sessions, pushing the team to deliver exceptional creative output.
- Ability to work at a fast pace on multiple competing projects.
- Working knowledge of Mac or PC and relevant systems for data and media requirements.

Your practical and systematic approach to project work, combined with your proactive attitude and intense curiosity about the world, people, brands, and business, will be invaluable in driving our creative endeavours. Clear communication skills, adaptability to different working styles, and the ability to sell your strategy with confidence and conviction are key traits we are seeking.

**The Benefits**

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 can quickly become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 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.

**Everyone Matters at Merlin.**

At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

**Returning to work**

We have an active Return to Work programme, which offers training, mentoring and more, to support with the transition back into working life. So, if you’ve been on a career break for any reason we can support you.

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