Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NE Here at Chessington World of Adventures we are recruiting for a Senior Rides Manager to join our Rides & Attractions team on a fixed term basis until 30 th November 2025. In this role you will lead all aspects of the frontline operation within the Rides and Attractions team through effective and motivational leadership whilst ensuring all expected safety, operational and guest service standards are achieved. You will have direct line management responsibility for the Rides & Attractions Area Managers and the Operations Admin role and indirectly a team of up to 200 who report into them. Your motivational management style will develop an engaged workforce and lead them to achieve against targeted operational and guest KPIs. With Health & Safety your number 1 priority, you will ensure strict compliance with all relevant Health and Safety Legislation and internal Ride Safety Compliance requirements, following all industry standards, guidelines, and recommendations. A key focus will be the maximization of ride availability and ride throughputs via continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring the team are delivering daily to the highest possible service standards thus reducing queue times. Qualifications & Experience A strong people manager, who knows how to get the best out of a large diverse seasonal workforce. An experienced Operator, with a proven track record for delivering operational efficiencies and performance improvements. A demonstrable track record of talent management with a commitment to effectively engaging and developing talent You will need to be passionate about delivering excellence and with a real desire to deliver to the highest possible standards in both safety and customer service. Experience of driving a strong Health & Safety culture within your team, ensuring that H&S is maintained as the number one priority. Looking to progress your career within Merlin and this could be the opportunity for you to really get your teeth stuck in and shine. Benefits A competitive annual salary of £36,750 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Enjoy the Ride Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a years service Company bonus Private pension scheme 40% discount online off LEGO 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants Ongoing training and development opportunities Plus, many more ADZN1_UKTJ