Photography & Retail Assistants - The Shard
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Position Overview & Specifications
Photography & Retail Assistants at The Shard - £9.50 per hour
We are Magic Memories! We have spent the past 20 years working with the most popular and iconic leisure partners, creating personalized products and experiences to make our guests' journey memorable. We operate in 200+ attractions across 9 countries around the world.
We are looking for new and talented people to join our amazing, fun and dynamic team at the tallest skyscraper in the UK, The View From The Shard.
Start Date: Available from 26th March
Job Types Available: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Schedule: 6 to 8 Hour shifts, Mon-Sun (High Season), Wed-Sun (Low Season)
What are we looking for:
- Creative & enthusiastic individual, with an ambition to learn & develop photography skills as well as a retail sales assistant.
- Dependable and self-motivated, with a friendly personality and a "can do" attitude.
- Great customer service skills and awesome communication, with basic PC and camera skills being a glorious advantage.
The role:
- Assist and photograph our customers to capture their memories throughout their experience.
- Deliver A-MAZING customer service.
- Promote and sell a wide range of photography products ensuring that our guests are taking away their favourite souvenirs of the day.
- Capture private proposals booked at the venue.
Am I qualified?
- YES - no experience is necessary, as long this is a skill you want to learn and succeed.
- Valid passport and entitled to work in UK.
- Flexible availability, to work weekends, half terms and bank holidays.
What do I need to do?
Click apply, sit back and relax - we will send you a link to complete a quiz.
What can I expect in return?
- A fun, supportive and unique working environment.
- Clear career progression - we have lots of great examples of this.
- A referral programme that pays £50 per person.
- Free consultation and guidance to support your success at work and at home, with added access for your family too.
- The View From The Shard complimentary staff tickets (3 months employee reward)
Equal Employment Opportunity
Magic Memories are dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran’s status, or any other factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable law.
Join us at the tallest building in Britain. Life with us - it really is kind of magic!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Travel Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Photography & Retail Assistants - The Shard roles across Magic Memories's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Travel Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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