Performance Team Leader

Merlin; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Merlin Magic Pass

25% discount

40% off LEGO online

Enjoy the Ride Pass

Employee discount site

Volunteer days

Job summary

Merlin Entertainments' Edinburgh Dungeon is seeking a Performance Team Leader to help run the Performance Department, delivering high theatrical standards and unforgettable experiences for guests. You will coach cast, oversee makeup, costumes, props, and support recruitment, auditions, onboarding, and ongoing coaching.

In the Performance Manager's absence you’ll be the point of contact to keep shows running smoothly on and off stage.

Qualifications

• Previous team leader, supervisory or duty management experience.
• Experience performing in front of live audiences or in theatre/visitor attractions.
• Ability to coach, support and develop performers to high standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritise tasks and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the efficient operational and artistic running of the Performance Department, upholding high theatrical standards.
• Coach performers on technique, character development, costume, make-up and props to ensure quality shows.
• Support recruitment, auditions, onboarding, and ongoing coaching within the department.
• Coordinate departmental meetings and provide ongoing feedback to ensure cast performance is at its best.
• Act as key point of contact for the department in the absence of the Performance Manager to keep shows running smoothly on and off stage.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching performers

Communication

Live performance

Guest experience

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

OI PEASANTS. YES, YOU.

THE EDINBURGH DUNGEON IS RECRUITING…

Fancy a starring role as a Performance Team Leader here at Edinburgh Dungeon, orchestrating outrageous behaviour, questionable decisions and a truly inhospitable atmosphere? Excellent. You sound unwell enough already.

Reporting to the Performance Manager, you'll help lead the efficient operational and artistic running of the Performance Department, ensuring exceptionally high theatrical standards and delivering the uniquely horrible (yet unforgettable) experiences our guests have come to expect.

You'll lead by example as part of our cast, supporting performers to bring our shows to life every day. From coaching performance techniques and character development to costume presentation, make-up and prop use, you'll help maintain the high standards that keep our guests screaming for more.

You'll also support the recruitment and audition process, help onboard and develop new performers, coordinate departmental meetings and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to ensure every member of the cast is performing at their best. In the absence of the Performance Manager, you'll act as a key point of contact for the department, helping to keep the show running smoothly both on and off stage.

This is a full-time permanent role, working any 5 days from 7, including a fair share of weekends and bank holidays as required.

Does this sound like it could be you? The cell doors are open and ready to welcome you...

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous Team Leader, supervisory or duty management experience (desirable)
• Experience performing in front of live audiences or working within a theatre, entertainment, visitor attraction or similar environment
• The ability to coach, support and develop performers to achieve high standards
• The ability to self-manage, prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience building positive working relationships with colleagues and guests
• Confidence making day-to-day decisions and resolving issues effectively
• A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences
• An understanding of live performance and the confidence to lead by example on stage

Benefits

• Monthly bonus based on guest satisfaction
• Merlin Magic Pass: Free access to all our attractions worldwide for you, your friends, and family.
• 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants.
• 40% off LEGO online.
• Enjoy the Ride Pass: Giving you and 5 others a Merlin Annual Pass (Gold edition).
• Access to an exclusive employee discount website and much more
• X2 volunteer days per year

If you have any questions or require assistance due to a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

Competitive