Admissions Host

Warner Bros. Discovery; Abbots Langley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.45 per hour

28 days holiday pro‑rata

On-site gym access

Access to HBO Max & Screeners App

Staff discounts on tickets, retail, F&

Staff events

Free on-site staff parking

Complimentary staff shuttle

On-site Studio Café

Pension scheme & medical cash plan

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking an Admissions Host for the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. You will greet visitors, act as an ambassador, and ensure they have a fun, engaging experience.

The role involves standing for long periods, working outdoors in all weather, and coordinating with the bookings and ticketing processes. Weekend shifts and onsite work are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in visitor-focused, customer service or retail environments.
• Ability to engage with the general public confidently.
• Professional telephone manner and good listening skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with visitors to maximise enjoyment of the Studio Tour.
• Resolve issues and escalate where needed, collecting visitor feedback.
• Manage cloakrooms, information desks, car parking and phone systems.
• Follow procedures and complete administration and paperwork.
• Understand Galaxy ticketing system, handle cash and tills at day end.
• Occasionally attend training sessions outside normal hours.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Telephone manners

Written communication

Job description

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!

Your New Role...

Are you a Harry Potter fan? If so, you'll love working at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London (WBSTL) - The Making of Harry Potter.

As an Admissions Host, part of the Visitor Experience team, you'll be an ambassador for the Tour, presenting a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable experience, greeting excited muggles before they embark on their magical journey. It's basically your job to make sure they have fun!

What's in it for you...

• £13.45 per hour
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata)
• GymPass or free access to our on-site gym
• Exclusive access to HBO Max and our Screeners App, with our exciting Warner Bros., HBO and Discovery content
• Staff discounts on Studio Tour tickets, retail, food and beverage
• Access to Friends and Family events
• Free on-site staff car parking
• Complimentary staff shuttle bus between Watford Junction and our Studio Tour
• On-site staff Studio Café
• Option to join our pension scheme and medical cash plan

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Proactively engage with and assist our visitors to help them maximise their enjoyment of the Studio Tour experience.
• Resolve any issues that may arise during your duties - escalating where appropriate and effectively collect visitor feedback.
• Day to day responsibilities will include managing cloakrooms, information desks, car parking and phone systems.
• Follow appropriate procedures and associated administration and paperwork.
• Gain a working understanding of the Bookings process and display confidence and accuracy on Galaxy ticketing system, cash-handling and cashing up tills at the end of the day.
• You will be required to stand for up to 4 hours at a time, perform light lifting and work outdoors in all weather. Occasionally you will be required to attend communication sessions and training sessions outside of your core working hours.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Able to contribute positively and enjoy working effectively as part of a team.
• Experience of working in a visitor-focused, customer service or retail environment, demonstrating influencing and listening skills.
• Enjoy working confidently with the general public.
• Adapt to new situations within a visitor focused environment.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Ability to absorb written communications and transfer information on to visitors.
• Understanding of the Harry Potter film series and wider Wizarding World.
• Previous experience of working with till systems desirable.
• Knowledge of a foreign language is desirable.

Working Pattern...

• Contracts range from 24 to 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 which you will be notified in advance.
• Onsite 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 Skydance

Skydance 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 Details

We 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 informa