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About the Role

We’re looking for a Global Planning Director to lead strategic planning and alignment across Merlin’s diverse portfolio of world-class attractions and brands. This role plays a critical part in shaping how our Growth function plans, prioritises and delivers impact across regions, brands and channels, acting as the central connector between global Centres of Excellence and go-to-market teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global go-to-market calendar, ensuring synergy across brands, regions and specialisms
• Own the annual and multi-year go-to-market planning process, integrating global trends, insights and customer feedback
• Align go-to-market strategies with Merlin’s wider business objectives and growth ambitions
• Act as the central hub for regional and local go-to-market teams, driving alignment and sharing best practice
• Partner closely with commercial, operations, digital and insights teams to optimise go-to-market motion and delivery
• Coordinate global activity across key seasons, campaigns and product launches, ensuring timely, high-quality execution
• Own the planning and trading rhythm, leading weekly, monthly and quarterly reviews
• Track changes to plans and actions, ensuring visibility through digital tools and clarity for senior stakeholders
• Monitor KPIs, challenge assumptions and recommend strategic course-corrections where needed

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior marketing or planning leadership role within a global or multi-regional organisation
• Strong strategic planning and programme management capability
• Deep understanding of brand, digital marketing and campaign analytics
• Experience leading complex stakeholder groups across cultures and geographies
• A data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insight into action
• Background in entertainment, tourism, hospitality or adjacent sectors
• Degree-level education (or equivalent) in business, analytics or a related field preferred

Skills

• Ability to lead global planning cycles, from annual calendars to multi-year roadmaps
• Strong influencing skills at executive and senior stakeholder level
• Collaborative leadership style that brings global and regional teams together
• Commercial acumen, connecting plans to revenue growth and ROI
• Curious, innovative thinker who keeps pace with evolving planning tools and methodologies
• Proven people leader who develops capability and builds high-performing teams

Location

• London

Work Type

• 8 Month FTC

Experience Level

• Senior marketing or planning leadership role

Education Level

• Degree-level education (or equivalent) in business, analytics or a related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

• GBP £70,000.00/Yr.-GBP £70,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Discretionary company bonus
• 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
• A Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide
• An Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions
• 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
• 40% discount on LEGO

About the Company

• Our purpose: Bring joy, create connections, and make memories.
• Our vision: To be the global leader in branded entertainment destinations and the greatest place to work and play.