Is this the dream role for all you budding adrenaline junkies?

The UK’s favourite amusement park - Blackpool Pleasure Beach - is recruiting, and it’s the ultimate dream role for young adrenaline enthusiasts.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is looking to appoint a new Junior Board of Directors to assist with the running of the acclaimed park. 

Successful applicants will be tasked with assisting with the development of new merchandise, marketing of the park and customer engagement strategies.

Bosses are looking for new Board members to join the existing team, all of whom must be aged between 11 – 15 years old and combine a real passion for fun and adventure with a good head for business.  

Selected candidates will be appointed for an initial two years and, on completion of a successful review, have the opportunity to remain on the Board until graduation at the age of 16.

The role, whilst packed full of fun, is of significant importance to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, with the Junior Board of Directors providing a much-valued, perspective on the park; essential when developing strategies with families in mind.

It also serves to provide a valuable opportunity to children, providing them with a first taste of professional life and helping them develop essential skills for the future. 

Just as with Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s Board of Directors, the Junior Board will be expected to demonstrate good time-keeping, deliver tasks to a high standard and work well together as a team. 

Speaking on the announcement, Managing Director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach Amanda Thompson OBE, said: “This is such an exciting opportunity for youngsters from across the UK, providing them with fun, thrilling and completely unique work experience.

"In the past, our junior directors have helped with some major decisions, even aiding in the creative thinking ahead of the launch of our new £16.25 million rollercoaster, ICON.”

Children interested in applying for one of the positions are invited to tell bosses at Blackpool Pleasure Beach why they believe they are right for the job.  

Applications can be submitted in any form - written, video, photographic, or audio at: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/juniorboard with bosses looking for candidates that demonstrate real passion and creativity.

Applications close on Friday, October 12, when they will be reviewed by a tough recruitment panel including Managing Director Amanda.

Successful candidates will be selected to go through to the next round in October, with shortlisted applicants invited to attend an action-packed open day at the park when they will be put through their paces with a series of real business challenges and activities.

In 2018, the Junior Board played a key role in choosing the merchandise for Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s new £16.25 million rollercoaster – ICON, and developing its marketing strategy.

For more information on Blackpool Pleasure Beach and the Junior Board programme, please visit: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

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