Recruitment at Adventure Island, Sealife Adventure and Stockvale Catering
Extrovert. Outgoing. Lively. Enthusiastic. Full of energy. These are just some of the traits we’re looking for in our staff.
Does this sound like you? Well, if you’re over 16 years old, you’ve officially left secondary education, and you’re ready for a new challenge at the No.1 Fun Job in Southend-on-Sea, it’s time to explore the job vacancies here at Adventure Island, Sealife Adventure and Catering.
Our main recruitment drive takes place all year round. We recommend applying as early as you can, because the process can get competitive!
Please note: We do not have a GCSE requirement to work with us.
Apply online using the form below.
Job Application Form
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Working with us: an overview
Our mission is “To make our guests the happiest they have ever been within the safest possible environment, to ensure their regular return and recommendation to others!” That can only happen through our incredibly enthusiastic staff, who are committed to deliver fun, laughter, joy, happiness and magic all day long. They are schooled in the exquisite art of entertainment! And put through their paces when it comes to the serious business of health & safety, where every team member is coached and assessed on a daily basis.
The perks
You’ll do well to find a team as happy as ours! We do everything we can to provide our staff with lifelong memories and experiences during their time with us – not to mention plenty of opportunities for growth and progression, along with those all-important bonuses.
Flexible hours
Fitting work around college or university? Bringing up a young family? Either way, we’ll help you put together a schedule that complements your lifestyle
Out of work events
From sports days to football tournaments, arcade competitions to nights out on the town, we’ll give you plenty of chances to have fun and develop strong bonds with your colleagues.
Staff discounts
As an Adventure Island employee, you automatically get 50% off meals in Stockvale’s top restaurants. You can enjoy massive discounts on wristbands and attraction admission fees, too.
The Stars League
Our very own reward system – which takes every role of department into consideration, including our back office and catering divisions – rewards the top 175 members with bonuses of up to £250. Our hardest-working employees can also bag the prize for Top Host of the Overall Season, which is £250, and there are plenty of incentives for those who are looking to progress into leadership positions. We celebrate the year’s achievements at the end of the season at the Stockvale Star Awards, which is a great (and free!) opportunity to get dressed up and enjoy an evening with your work family!
What we need from you
If you’d like to join our outstanding company-wide team – whether as a ride host, cashier, arcade supervisor or something else entirely – we’d love to hear from you.
It’s important to mention that you will be in a customer-facing role. Regardless of the department you join, you will be responsible for delivering fun, laughter, joy, happiness, and pure magic to the public. Our customers’ experience really is in your hands, and that’s why we’ll expect you to:
- Welcome guests with warmth, positivity and friendliness – and deliver the same experience when they leave
- Pro-actively interact with customers wherever possible
- Display positive body language, showing energy and enthusiasm at all times
- Communicate with customers using appropriate, primarily park related, small-talk
- Communicate with customers with an enthusiastic, energetic, positive, friendly and warm tone of voice
- Energise our customers at every opportunity
- Keep queues to a minimum by working efficiently
- Work safely at all times to ensure customers are confident with our health and safety procedures
- Develop a broad knowledge of the park, so you can answer any customer enquires
- Clean rides and workstations where necessary
- We operate a zero drug and alcohol policy, and complete regular testing
Current vacancies
Please see below for a list of the jobs that are currently available at Adventure Island. If you would like to apply for a particular role, please mention this in your application.
Shift times vary. Please note that applicants over the age of 18 could be required to work 12 hour shifts.
If we ask you to come along for an interview, you will need to bring a passport and/or a full birth certificate and National Insurance number letter or card. For help obtaining your National Insurance details, click here.
Adventure Island
With a wide variety of rides in our park, you could learn to operate them all and should be able to adapt to each customer appropriately, making their experience memorable and magical, whilst keeping it safe at all times.
Photos staff are responsible for capturing and framing the memories of all the children and adults enjoying the rides and managing the sales of photo items.
Our Cashiers are responsible for the sales of our wristbands, tickets and annual passes, amongst being the first point of information for all guests.
The rangers play a key part in keeping our park clean and ready for all guests. As well as this, they are responsible for all the guests needs, so park knowledge is key.
Working within our security team covers a wide variety of responsibilities, such as resolving issues and dealing with first aids. It is essential you have good communication skills, and are able to work within a team environment.
From becoming a character to hosting the shows, an Entertainment host provides fun, joy, laughter, happiness, and magic to our guest’s day.
Working within the Catering department, you will be offering excellent customer service as well as fast, fresh, and delicious food, whether it be on till or in the restaurant.
Our Arcades team are at the front of our family entertainment centres! You will be selling game cards and helping the customers with the varied machines from video to redemption machines.
Our Maintenance team are crucial to the running of our park. From checking and maintaining the rides to building new rides and facilities.
Sealife Adventure
Working within our security team covers a wide variety of responsibilities, such as resolving issues and dealing with first aids. It is essential you have good communication skills, and are able to work within a team environment.
Our Admissions Team are responsible for the sales of our wristbands, tickets and annual passes, amongst being the first point of information for all guests.
Our incredible Aquarist Team hold talks and feeds throughout the day to provide information about our incredible animals of the centre.
Working within the Catering department, you will be offering excellent customer service as well as fast, fresh, and delicious food, whether it be on till or in restaurant.
Stockvale Restaurants
Working front of house you will be the face the customer sees, offering excellent customer service whether it be serving them at the till, taking their food and drink to them, or cleaning their tables.
Working back of house you will be the person cooking the delicious food to the high standard that ensures the customer enjoys their meal.
As a Feelgoods singer you will be working either front or back of house within Feelgoods but you also get to perform to the entire restaurant and make the customers experience even more enjoyable.
Pay Rates
£6.00
16-17 YEARS OLD
£8.41
18–20 YEARS OLD
£11.43
21–22 YEARS OLD
£11.71
23+ YEARS OLD
Rates above include holiday pay per hour of 12.07%.
Providing equal opportunities is at the top of our agenda
In 2020, the Stockvale Group was honoured to be presented with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. We were awarded this for Promoting Opportunity (through Social Mobility).
This translates into actively giving everybody equal and every opportunity to succeed within the company and providing scope and opportunity for promotion and growth.
Stories from our staff
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Hello all! I'm Tommy from Rides Overs West. I originally started my journey at Stockvale all the way back in 2015 as a Ride Host on the ever-wonderful Ramba Zamba on West Overs before the split into A and B under the leadership of Jake Lewis and Arron Matthewman.
Over my numerous years working at Stockvale I have worked across both the Rides department and Security, where I came top of the department in 2016! Having worked here for many years I have countless fond memories and stories to tell. I've met some of the best people here and have made friends of life too. It is no exaggeration when we refer to one another as a family.
Along my journey to become an Acting Team Leader I have been driven, inspired and pushed by many a people, from my first two team leaders in Jake L and Arron who have taught me a great deal. Upon my return last summer, I was told straight away I had the capabilities to be one of the top hosts at the company by Mr Jack Stockwell who showed me nothing but support, drive and inspired me into finishing 4th in the summer league.
I'd also like to say a huge thank you to all my managers and performance leaders who have helped me throughout as well as all my now fellow TLs who have backed me and helped me immensely. And lastly a huge shout out to my fellow Westies who have been fantastic, now let's get us on that stage again! Here's to the start of an exciting new chapter and thank you for reading!
Much love - Tommy T
Over my numerous years working at Stockvale I have worked across both the Rides department and Security, where I came top of the department in 2016! Having worked here for many years I have countless fond memories and stories to tell. I've met some of the best people here and have made friends of life too. It is no exaggeration when we refer to one another as a family.
Along my journey to become an Acting Team Leader I have been driven, inspired and pushed by many a people, from my first two team leaders in Jake L and Arron who have taught me a great deal. Upon my return last summer, I was told straight away I had the capabilities to be one of the top hosts at the company by Mr Jack Stockwell who showed me nothing but support, drive and inspired me into finishing 4th in the summer league.
I'd also like to say a huge thank you to all my managers and performance leaders who have helped me throughout as well as all my now fellow TLs who have backed me and helped me immensely. And lastly a huge shout out to my fellow Westies who have been fantastic, now let's get us on that stage again! Here's to the start of an exciting new chapter and thank you for reading!
Much love - Tommy T
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The past 10 years working for Stockvale has taught me a lot and it has also gone by so quick (they do say time flies when you’re having fun!)
I joined when I was 17 years old and started my journey as a ride host, I have since been part of the rides leadership team, the performance leader team and my current Treasury team.
Each role has taught me something different and played a big part of my journey and the team members along the way have been fantastic to work with and to lead. From my first ever team of east unders, you were all amazing, to my current team, you are also amazing and so hard working.
Working at Stockvale has been a big part of my life, I have met my wonderful partner Jake and best friend Elysia who have both supported and guided me along the way. I have made other lifelong friends and have years’ worth of memories.
When I started in 2011 I was only planning to stay a summer or 2 so I didn’t think that 10 years later I would be getting promoted to the full manager of the Treasury team.
I wasn’t keen on joining this department when it was first offered to me as it was something so different to what I was used to but I am so glad that I took that step and gave it ago, if I had any advice it would be don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone, you never know where it might take you.
Zoe
Treasury Manager
I joined when I was 17 years old and started my journey as a ride host, I have since been part of the rides leadership team, the performance leader team and my current Treasury team.
Each role has taught me something different and played a big part of my journey and the team members along the way have been fantastic to work with and to lead. From my first ever team of east unders, you were all amazing, to my current team, you are also amazing and so hard working.
Working at Stockvale has been a big part of my life, I have met my wonderful partner Jake and best friend Elysia who have both supported and guided me along the way. I have made other lifelong friends and have years’ worth of memories.
When I started in 2011 I was only planning to stay a summer or 2 so I didn’t think that 10 years later I would be getting promoted to the full manager of the Treasury team.
I wasn’t keen on joining this department when it was first offered to me as it was something so different to what I was used to but I am so glad that I took that step and gave it ago, if I had any advice it would be don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone, you never know where it might take you.
Zoe
Treasury Manager
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Well hello hello hello everyone.
My journey started all the way back in 2018 when I was thrown into the wonderful department of Rides East Unders. I waltzed in on my first day, was trained on the incredible Jumpin’ Jolly Rogers and my life completed changed. I instantly fell in love with being a ride host and with the incredible team that came along with it. Not long after I grew a bit older and found myself in the Rides East Overs department, which allowed me to finish off my training for all the rides on the East Side.
Most recently I did get the opportunity to broaden my horizons in the customer services team, with the lovely Larissa and Jacob. Thank you for helping me settle in, and welcoming me so warmly! You guys definitely made walking into a strange new environment so much easier.
It wouldn’t seem right talking about my journey without a special shout-out to the lights of my life, Matthew Mundy and Miss Isabelle Williams. You guys have helped me more than you could imagine during my 3 years at the Stockvale company! You guys make the rainy days seem the brightest, and it has been the biggest privilege to grow with you guys. So thank you both for being my reason to keep going, my rocks, and helping me stay positive.
I would also like to say a huge thank you to Mr Ellis Turffery for being the absolutely incredible human being that he is, leading me all these years. You have been a true inspiration for not only me but the entire east family! As well as the beautiful Georgia Poulton for pushing me to be the best Unders host I could be all those years ago. Without that guidance who knows if I would still be in the position I am now.
I guess that’s everything from me, I cannot wait to see what this new journey holds!
Just remember East is beast
Sophie xxx
My journey started all the way back in 2018 when I was thrown into the wonderful department of Rides East Unders. I waltzed in on my first day, was trained on the incredible Jumpin’ Jolly Rogers and my life completed changed. I instantly fell in love with being a ride host and with the incredible team that came along with it. Not long after I grew a bit older and found myself in the Rides East Overs department, which allowed me to finish off my training for all the rides on the East Side.
Most recently I did get the opportunity to broaden my horizons in the customer services team, with the lovely Larissa and Jacob. Thank you for helping me settle in, and welcoming me so warmly! You guys definitely made walking into a strange new environment so much easier.
It wouldn’t seem right talking about my journey without a special shout-out to the lights of my life, Matthew Mundy and Miss Isabelle Williams. You guys have helped me more than you could imagine during my 3 years at the Stockvale company! You guys make the rainy days seem the brightest, and it has been the biggest privilege to grow with you guys. So thank you both for being my reason to keep going, my rocks, and helping me stay positive.
I would also like to say a huge thank you to Mr Ellis Turffery for being the absolutely incredible human being that he is, leading me all these years. You have been a true inspiration for not only me but the entire east family! As well as the beautiful Georgia Poulton for pushing me to be the best Unders host I could be all those years ago. Without that guidance who knows if I would still be in the position I am now.
I guess that’s everything from me, I cannot wait to see what this new journey holds!
Just remember East is beast
Sophie xxx
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A long long time ago....7 and a half years to be precise I started my journey with Stockvale. I had recently moved cities and got the chance to work in Feelgoods, back of house, for the Christmas period. Skipping a bit forward turns out I was pretty good at it and enjoyed it way more than I ever thought I would. Something that was meant to be a temporary to get me by while I settle I'm the new city turned into a big part of my life.
By May I got promoted to team leader in the kitchen, which gave me more motivation and I realised I can achieve much more. With the support of great leaders and a fantastic team in the same year I went on to winning my 1st award as leaders leader. And from then with a lot of hard work, while still in Feelgoods I became supervisor and learnt all aspects of Feelgoods, including front of house, which helped to get to assistant manager and then acting manager and eventually went on to winning hosts manager award at Star Awards.
2 years ago I got offered a chance to move to Sands as the manager at the time was leaving. As sad as I was to be leaving the Feelgoods family and my work husband Lee, I couldn't say no to the opportunity of being able to learn more, take on a challenge and grow....and well something worked as I won another 2 awards as Manager's Leader and Most open to change in the 1st year there. Not only have I worked with the two restaurants I have bounced around a bit learning other catering outlets, how they run and other aspects of the catering department, spending most of our pandemic time in the Britannia this year.
I'll be very honest it's not always been the easiest road, but I do love what I do, I love the people I work with and the family I have gained, the opportunities. As a full manager now I can't wait to grow and learn even more and help my team grow to be the best that we can.
Obviously a massive thank you to James Gibbs and Courtney Bushell for being supportive and always giving me opportunities.
By May I got promoted to team leader in the kitchen, which gave me more motivation and I realised I can achieve much more. With the support of great leaders and a fantastic team in the same year I went on to winning my 1st award as leaders leader. And from then with a lot of hard work, while still in Feelgoods I became supervisor and learnt all aspects of Feelgoods, including front of house, which helped to get to assistant manager and then acting manager and eventually went on to winning hosts manager award at Star Awards.
2 years ago I got offered a chance to move to Sands as the manager at the time was leaving. As sad as I was to be leaving the Feelgoods family and my work husband Lee, I couldn't say no to the opportunity of being able to learn more, take on a challenge and grow....and well something worked as I won another 2 awards as Manager's Leader and Most open to change in the 1st year there. Not only have I worked with the two restaurants I have bounced around a bit learning other catering outlets, how they run and other aspects of the catering department, spending most of our pandemic time in the Britannia this year.
I'll be very honest it's not always been the easiest road, but I do love what I do, I love the people I work with and the family I have gained, the opportunities. As a full manager now I can't wait to grow and learn even more and help my team grow to be the best that we can.
Obviously a massive thank you to James Gibbs and Courtney Bushell for being supportive and always giving me opportunities.
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Well, where do I start!
I've been a part of the Adventure Island family since 2015 ( I can hear a certain some one calling me a boomer now😂), going straight into Cashiers with the wonderful Margaret as my leader. I instantly fell in love with it and made some friends I'll cherish forever!
I decided I wanted to join the leadership team in 2016, I was so determined! As most of you know it took me a few, well 10 attempts to become an acting leader. But I understood every time I had more learning to do, picked myself up and tried even harder. Well a year later I finally did it!
I became a full team leader in 2018 and got my own team! The west cashiers! The cashiers is honestly like my second home but I love it! All of the guys I've seen come and go over the years have motivated me so much to become a better leader. Wouldn't be here without all of you!
I'm now very excited and thankful to be stepping into a new role, acting supervisor! I am incredibly eager to learn some new things!
I would like to personally thank a few people so bear with 😂
Lucy, Holly, George, Noah, Lee, Shannon, Lottie, Josh, Joe, Hollie and Nathan - you guys have helped me so much over the years and have truly inspired me! Don't know where I'd be without you!
Jacob, you have no idea how much you inspired me when you ran Cashiers. Your coaching is one of the many reasons I was so determined to become a leader.
Melissa and Elysia, your support, help and coaching has been phenomenal! You two have no idea how much you inspire me! Thank you for everything! I cannot wait to see what you teach me next!
Jake L, Jake R and James, thank you for always believing in me and pushing me to achieve. You have all helped me through some tough, busy days and I am so thankful for the coaching and feedback you give.
I'd also like to thank my team. Every single West cashier has inspired me and helped me get to where I am today! From welcoming you into the family to seeing you blossom into confident, funny, wonderful people! You all have helped me learn, grow and get to where I am today. I love you all and I can't thank you enough!
I cannot wait to see where this new role takes me!
Kayleigh
I've been a part of the Adventure Island family since 2015 ( I can hear a certain some one calling me a boomer now😂), going straight into Cashiers with the wonderful Margaret as my leader. I instantly fell in love with it and made some friends I'll cherish forever!
I decided I wanted to join the leadership team in 2016, I was so determined! As most of you know it took me a few, well 10 attempts to become an acting leader. But I understood every time I had more learning to do, picked myself up and tried even harder. Well a year later I finally did it!
I became a full team leader in 2018 and got my own team! The west cashiers! The cashiers is honestly like my second home but I love it! All of the guys I've seen come and go over the years have motivated me so much to become a better leader. Wouldn't be here without all of you!
I'm now very excited and thankful to be stepping into a new role, acting supervisor! I am incredibly eager to learn some new things!
I would like to personally thank a few people so bear with 😂
Lucy, Holly, George, Noah, Lee, Shannon, Lottie, Josh, Joe, Hollie and Nathan - you guys have helped me so much over the years and have truly inspired me! Don't know where I'd be without you!
Jacob, you have no idea how much you inspired me when you ran Cashiers. Your coaching is one of the many reasons I was so determined to become a leader.
Melissa and Elysia, your support, help and coaching has been phenomenal! You two have no idea how much you inspire me! Thank you for everything! I cannot wait to see what you teach me next!
Jake L, Jake R and James, thank you for always believing in me and pushing me to achieve. You have all helped me through some tough, busy days and I am so thankful for the coaching and feedback you give.
I'd also like to thank my team. Every single West cashier has inspired me and helped me get to where I am today! From welcoming you into the family to seeing you blossom into confident, funny, wonderful people! You all have helped me learn, grow and get to where I am today. I love you all and I can't thank you enough!
I cannot wait to see where this new role takes me!
Kayleigh
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I started at Adventure Island in June 2019 after I finished my GCSEs. I started of working in Diningsaurs where I first started to learn how to use the till. Then after about a month I moved to the Hotdog Bar where I developed these skills more and learnt how to cook. Then at the start of 2020 I moved to the Foodbar which I have worked at since and have absolutely loved it and have now been promoted to Acting Team Leader!
I want to thank James Gibbs, Courtney, Damian, Kai and all the other Managers and Leaders who have helped me progress to this role!
I want to thank James Gibbs, Courtney, Damian, Kai and all the other Managers and Leaders who have helped me progress to this role!
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I started working at Adventure Island all the way back in September 2016 while studying for my A levels. I started as a Photos host and was promoted to the Photos Team Leader back in March 2017 after a lot of hard work and determination.
I started studying for my degree in Social Science in 2018 but have remained with the company during this time, working school and bank holidays! Over the past few years, I have also learn to lead the cashier departments, have taken the Adventure Golf and Ambassadors under my wing and have recently learnt the Treasury role!
I have gained so many valuable skills during my time working for Stockvale and what only started as a weekend job, has become a huge part of my life. I have made life-long friends and I’ve grown in confidence. I can’t thank all my managers enough for all the opportunities they have given me and thank you to all my friends within the leadership team who have made every moment a memorable one!
I was delight when I was informed I was being promoted to Acting Supervisor! I can’t wait to see what the future has in store❤️🎡🎢
Kind regards,
Kayla xxx
I started studying for my degree in Social Science in 2018 but have remained with the company during this time, working school and bank holidays! Over the past few years, I have also learn to lead the cashier departments, have taken the Adventure Golf and Ambassadors under my wing and have recently learnt the Treasury role!
I have gained so many valuable skills during my time working for Stockvale and what only started as a weekend job, has become a huge part of my life. I have made life-long friends and I’ve grown in confidence. I can’t thank all my managers enough for all the opportunities they have given me and thank you to all my friends within the leadership team who have made every moment a memorable one!
I was delight when I was informed I was being promoted to Acting Supervisor! I can’t wait to see what the future has in store❤️🎡🎢
Kind regards,
Kayla xxx
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I started as a till person in Jungle Jive in 2003 after being given the job from Andrew Renton. With the help of James Gibbs I was promoted to the supervisor of the Jungle Jive. After two years I was then promoted to an assistant manager of the jungle jive with more responsibility in the catering department. I come out of the jungle jive a couple of years later and started helping run all of the catering outlets and got made a manager. I have been helping James Gibbs in the running of the ever growing catering department and have now been made head of Catering.
The entire catering leadership team is like a big family and are all willing to help each other with everything and work well together.
I have completed and passed the professional certificate in management, food hygiene courses, personal alcohol courses and many other courses which has helped me progress within the company.
I would like to thank James Gibbs and all of the catering leaders for helping me to become the Head of Catering.
The entire catering leadership team is like a big family and are all willing to help each other with everything and work well together.
I have completed and passed the professional certificate in management, food hygiene courses, personal alcohol courses and many other courses which has helped me progress within the company.
I would like to thank James Gibbs and all of the catering leaders for helping me to become the Head of Catering.
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Hi Everyone!
Firstly I just want to say how grateful I am at being promoted to Acting Performance Leader. It’s a role I’ve always wanted to do whilst working at the Stockvale Group and very excited to get started!
My journey with the company began in 2014 when I returned home from university for the summer. I applied thinking it would be just a summer job, and how wrong I was. I fell in love with the work and the people who really feel like a family! I started as a Ride Host on East Overs, and under the leadership of Elysia, Andrew, Arron, Zoe and Charlotte, I quickly dominated the Stars Leagues, and won the Autumn Season of that year.
At the opening of the next season in 2015 I was promoted into the role of Acting Rides Team Leader on the East, learning East Unders, before very quickly being made a full Team Leader of East Overs. When Adventure Inside opened I was trained on all the Inside Rides, and continued to work throughout the year including Adventure Wonderland and working Inside during the weekdays on my days off from University.
In 2016, I learnt all the West Unders Rides and moved over to the West to become the Unders Team Leader which included Hollie and Lottie! In the summer of 2016 I trained alongside Arron to become the Park Rangers Leader before my departure from Stockvale in August 2016 to become a Freelance Stage Manager on Musicals and Plays.
With the COVID-19 pandemic currently closing theatres, I contacted James in July about returning to the Stockvale Group and without hesitation was offered a position as a Ride Host on West Overs A. Interesting fact, my first day back to Adventure Island this year was the exact same day I started in 2014! 20th July! I cannot even begin to describe how grateful I am at the opportunity of returning to such a wonderful company and joining such a wonderful team! West As I adore you all.
I am thrilled to be joining Melissa, Kennedy, Ciaran, Lizzie, Connor, Emily and Lee in the Performance Leaders department and cannot wait to see everyone making our guests the happiest they have ever been, in the safest possible environment to ensure their regular return and recommendation to others!
Now go out there and HAVE FUN!
Firstly I just want to say how grateful I am at being promoted to Acting Performance Leader. It’s a role I’ve always wanted to do whilst working at the Stockvale Group and very excited to get started!
My journey with the company began in 2014 when I returned home from university for the summer. I applied thinking it would be just a summer job, and how wrong I was. I fell in love with the work and the people who really feel like a family! I started as a Ride Host on East Overs, and under the leadership of Elysia, Andrew, Arron, Zoe and Charlotte, I quickly dominated the Stars Leagues, and won the Autumn Season of that year.
At the opening of the next season in 2015 I was promoted into the role of Acting Rides Team Leader on the East, learning East Unders, before very quickly being made a full Team Leader of East Overs. When Adventure Inside opened I was trained on all the Inside Rides, and continued to work throughout the year including Adventure Wonderland and working Inside during the weekdays on my days off from University.
In 2016, I learnt all the West Unders Rides and moved over to the West to become the Unders Team Leader which included Hollie and Lottie! In the summer of 2016 I trained alongside Arron to become the Park Rangers Leader before my departure from Stockvale in August 2016 to become a Freelance Stage Manager on Musicals and Plays.
With the COVID-19 pandemic currently closing theatres, I contacted James in July about returning to the Stockvale Group and without hesitation was offered a position as a Ride Host on West Overs A. Interesting fact, my first day back to Adventure Island this year was the exact same day I started in 2014! 20th July! I cannot even begin to describe how grateful I am at the opportunity of returning to such a wonderful company and joining such a wonderful team! West As I adore you all.
I am thrilled to be joining Melissa, Kennedy, Ciaran, Lizzie, Connor, Emily and Lee in the Performance Leaders department and cannot wait to see everyone making our guests the happiest they have ever been, in the safest possible environment to ensure their regular return and recommendation to others!
Now go out there and HAVE FUN!
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I have been with Stockvale for a huge 12 years making me the longest serving Feelgoods member. Aside from this I have been on quite the journey and really do know everything about all things Stockvale. When i was just 16, I began working at our Sealife Adventure as a Catering host. I was a quick learner and soon was promoted to Supervisor this was down to my hard work and enthusiasm.
When Feelgoods was built in 2011/12, I jumped at the chance to be Front of House Supervisor! I’ve never looked back. Over the years i learnt every aspect of Feelgoods... except the singing...I leave that to the professionals! Through embracing the Stockvale Culture, Vision, Mission and my dedication to the company I been promoted to Assistant Manager, Acting Manager and now progressed to a full Catering Manager.
Not only have I enjoyed my time in Feelgoods, I have recently spent time assisting the other Adventure Island Catering outlets as well, this has been fun working along side different people and enjoying new challenges!
My Stockvale journey doesn’t just stop there through Stars Awards I have received multiple awards for Best Leaders Manager, Best Host Manager, The new Idea generator and crowned the Catering King. I’ve also been nominated for other various categories as well through this I feel I am a hugely valued member of our team and continue to inspire and motivate others to be the best they can be. For me my proudest moment is when I see hosts I’ve helped nurture become some of the best Leaders across Catering!
A special thanks goes out to Courtney, James, Lucy and Marc all playing a massive part mentoring me through the years which has helped get me to where I am today!
Thanks,
Lee
My Stockvale journey doesn’t just stop there through Stars Awards I have received multiple awards for Best Leaders Manager, Best Host Manager, The new Idea generator and crowned the Catering King. I’ve also been nominated for other various categories as well through this I feel I am a hugely valued member of our team and continue to inspire and motivate others to be the best they can be. For me my proudest moment is when I see hosts I’ve helped nurture become some of the best Leaders across Catering!
A special thanks goes out to Courtney, James, Lucy and Marc all playing a massive part mentoring me through the years which has helped get me to where I am today!
Thanks,
Lee
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Firstly I would like to thank all the support I have had over the years.
From being a young Teenager on the Dune Buggies and Archelon to now being one of the people in charge of the park is beyond me.
Over the last 6/7 years I have learnt so much from my fellow managers. A Special shout to Jake Redfearn, Elysia Clack, Jake Lewis, Melissa Aylott & James Miller for the constant support and guidance.
Secondly I would like to thank my Supervisors and leaders I have been with for years now that continue to inspire me to work even harder: Nathan, Georgia, Isabelle, Jack Stockwell, Matt, Millie, Lee, Bobby and many more.
Thank you to everyone who I have worked with over the years, your work ethic and motivation is like no other. I look forward to being in my new role and very excited for the future years to come.
Ellis
Over the last 6/7 years I have learnt so much from my fellow managers. A Special shout to Jake Redfearn, Elysia Clack, Jake Lewis, Melissa Aylott & James Miller for the constant support and guidance.
Secondly I would like to thank my Supervisors and leaders I have been with for years now that continue to inspire me to work even harder: Nathan, Georgia, Isabelle, Jack Stockwell, Matt, Millie, Lee, Bobby and many more.
Thank you to everyone who I have worked with over the years, your work ethic and motivation is like no other. I look forward to being in my new role and very excited for the future years to come.
Ellis
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I started in the summer of 2018, In a very different Arcades department. The past few years I've seen Arcades (now Funtopia) completely evolve, with a new team and leadership; it's definitely been a ride!
Over the years i've developed a strong interest in the technical side of the machines, learning how they work and repairing them. This put me more in a background role, but my thanks go out to Marc and Molly, whose steadfast support and sheer determination has brought me this great opportunity as Arcades first Floor Technician!
Aidan
Over the years i've developed a strong interest in the technical side of the machines, learning how they work and repairing them. This put me more in a background role, but my thanks go out to Marc and Molly, whose steadfast support and sheer determination has brought me this great opportunity as Arcades first Floor Technician!
Aidan
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Hi, my name’s Abby, and I’ve recently been promoted to Team Leader at Sealife Adventure. I started working for Stockvale back in September 2020, and was lucky to be promoted to Acting Team Leader in June 2021. After working for Sealife Adventure for such a short period of time before my promotion, I was eager to learn a plethora of skills and really take on the responsibilities of the building and the team. Over the last year I have had the joy of working with the animal husbandry team, retail team and talks team, and have loved every moment of it! I love to see people progress in what they do, and this promotion will give me the best opportunity to work hard with my team, and hopefully allow us to come 1st at the next annual Stars Awards!! My team are the best team I could ask for, and I am definitely the luckiest leader to be a part of the team. I have so many people to thank for helping me get to where I am today, but special thanks goes out to the Sealife leadership team – Hollie, Trin, Liv, Tommy, Jon and Hannah, and of course Jake R I wouldn’t be where I am today without your wise words of wisdom! I am delighted to be promoted to full Team Leader now and am excited to see what future adventures lie ahead with the company.
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I first started my journey at Adventure Island when I finished school in 2020. I was excited to start the next chapter and that was to go out to work, make lots of new friends and to gain experience. I was first put into the Rides West Unders department and instantly I fell in love of being a rides host.
During my first season I adapted and become a consistent 90s and 100s scoring host in which I also was chosen to cross train on another department throughout this time. After my first season of working I placed in the top 10 with an average of 98+%. On the back of this my leaders Bobby and Emily really pushed me to work harder and allowed me to work at the best of my ability, allowing me to place 3rd in the next following season.
Since these achievements I’ve always pushed myself to work harder and to go out of my way approaching other leaders for help so that they can give me advice and a better understanding/ feel of what a team leader is.
I would just like to say how grateful I am for everyone and every leader who has helped along my journey and have supported me and pushed me every step of the way, as I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support I’ve had. I also want to thank Bobby and Emily for being incredible leaders teaching and coaching me because I wouldn’t have been able to be the host I am today without them.
Kelsey
During my first season I adapted and become a consistent 90s and 100s scoring host in which I also was chosen to cross train on another department throughout this time. After my first season of working I placed in the top 10 with an average of 98+%. On the back of this my leaders Bobby and Emily really pushed me to work harder and allowed me to work at the best of my ability, allowing me to place 3rd in the next following season.
Since these achievements I’ve always pushed myself to work harder and to go out of my way approaching other leaders for help so that they can give me advice and a better understanding/ feel of what a team leader is.
I would just like to say how grateful I am for everyone and every leader who has helped along my journey and have supported me and pushed me every step of the way, as I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support I’ve had. I also want to thank Bobby and Emily for being incredible leaders teaching and coaching me because I wouldn’t have been able to be the host I am today without them.
Kelsey
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Hi, I’m Tyler and I have recently been promoted to Acting Team Leader.
I am coming up to my 1 year Adventure-versary, working at Adventure Island, this July. Despite having only been part of the team for a year , I have been connected with the adventure family for 18 years of my life, coming down at least once a year and so I have watched by as Adventure Island and I grew and changed. Ever since I was young, I knew that I wanted to work at Adventure Island as my first job and upon achieving this, I already felt so aligned with the company vision and mission.
Being an entertainer at heart, I wanted nothing more than to provide the best experience possible to as many people as I could and truly try to make their day, and I have been attempting to do this in various ways since I started.
Firstly, I would like to thank my first Team Leader Lottie as well as my trainer: TL Joe. You both started me off in the right direction, set a high bar of expectations for me and supported me from the very start; if it wasn’t for you both I would not be where I am now. I would also like to thank TL Shannon who I have spent the most time with recently. You have been a great help for me to continue striving to find new ways to entertain customers and go beyond what I was already capable of, and also helping me to be prepared for leadership and believe in myself that I could do it. TL Josh, the same goes for you. I spent a great deal of time with you as my leader - before the most recent lockdown especially. It was really refreshing and eye-opening to see a host transition to a leader for the first time and you were the first sign to me that I could potentially be capable of the same, and that pushed me to be more determined to achieve that goal.
Second to last, I would love to give a massive credit to the family that has been formed consisting of the East, West and Inside cashiers all together. Thanks to this dynamic, everyone collectively has kept me going through thick and thin and played a role into my improvement as a host and as a person. And our competitive natures just made me want to do even better. The familial bond we have made allows for a truly authentic and fun experience for us and customers alike - which is what made me fall in love with the job in the first place. Honestly Thank You. You guys mean the world to me and I can’t wait to lead you. You’re such an amazing team.
Of course there are many more people that I would like to thank for just being there, and helping me to believe in myself and develop real confidence, but I would like to give specific gratitude to the managers - especially James, Melissa and Elysia. Ever since my first day, you all made me feel so welcome and i felt so lucky to be part of what was more than just a work place, and was a family. Since day 1 you all supported me and inspired me to keep striving to do better each time I saw you. I am so grateful for the opportunity you have all given me. I can’t wait to show you that you have made the right decision. And I can’t wait to start my leadership journey with the all of the amazing cashiers.
Tyler
I am coming up to my 1 year Adventure-versary, working at Adventure Island, this July. Despite having only been part of the team for a year , I have been connected with the adventure family for 18 years of my life, coming down at least once a year and so I have watched by as Adventure Island and I grew and changed. Ever since I was young, I knew that I wanted to work at Adventure Island as my first job and upon achieving this, I already felt so aligned with the company vision and mission.
Being an entertainer at heart, I wanted nothing more than to provide the best experience possible to as many people as I could and truly try to make their day, and I have been attempting to do this in various ways since I started.
Firstly, I would like to thank my first Team Leader Lottie as well as my trainer: TL Joe. You both started me off in the right direction, set a high bar of expectations for me and supported me from the very start; if it wasn’t for you both I would not be where I am now. I would also like to thank TL Shannon who I have spent the most time with recently. You have been a great help for me to continue striving to find new ways to entertain customers and go beyond what I was already capable of, and also helping me to be prepared for leadership and believe in myself that I could do it. TL Josh, the same goes for you. I spent a great deal of time with you as my leader - before the most recent lockdown especially. It was really refreshing and eye-opening to see a host transition to a leader for the first time and you were the first sign to me that I could potentially be capable of the same, and that pushed me to be more determined to achieve that goal.
Second to last, I would love to give a massive credit to the family that has been formed consisting of the East, West and Inside cashiers all together. Thanks to this dynamic, everyone collectively has kept me going through thick and thin and played a role into my improvement as a host and as a person. And our competitive natures just made me want to do even better. The familial bond we have made allows for a truly authentic and fun experience for us and customers alike - which is what made me fall in love with the job in the first place. Honestly Thank You. You guys mean the world to me and I can’t wait to lead you. You’re such an amazing team.
Of course there are many more people that I would like to thank for just being there, and helping me to believe in myself and develop real confidence, but I would like to give specific gratitude to the managers - especially James, Melissa and Elysia. Ever since my first day, you all made me feel so welcome and i felt so lucky to be part of what was more than just a work place, and was a family. Since day 1 you all supported me and inspired me to keep striving to do better each time I saw you. I am so grateful for the opportunity you have all given me. I can’t wait to show you that you have made the right decision. And I can’t wait to start my leadership journey with the all of the amazing cashiers.
Tyler
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I started working at Adventure Island at the age of 17, just as a part time role whilst at 6th form. My first role was making hot dogs and slush puppies at the mobile karts by Rage.
Following my first season I wanted to progress into a leadership role and worked closely with an amazing group or team leaders and senior managers to progress further as I always wanted to lead a team. After a season of being a team leader and working hard to improve I got promoted to Catering Supervisor at the Three Shells.
Shortly after it clicked that I wanted to stay within the company as there were great opportunities for progression and further learning. After another year I was promoted to Assistant Manager of the Three Shells.
Sadly two years ago I suffered a freak accident involving my hand playing football and even with the amazing support of the catering team and senior management, my physical and mental health deteriorated. I then left the company to pursue different avenues that were easier to manage since this accident.
After two years I had worked on myself to learn how to deal with the challenges my injury faced me and came back to Adventure Island as a Catering team leader.
Since coming back I've been working hard again to improve and to progress again and I have recently been promoted up to acting Assistant Manager. I would just like to thank my amazing team and catering managers for all the support they have provided me since coming back and I'm now looking forward to a long and bright career within the Stockvale Group.
It's genuinely a joy to be working in the company again, I have never worked for a company who genuinely cares about the well being and support of their staff and the inclusively the company provides.
Kind regards,
Christopher
Following my first season I wanted to progress into a leadership role and worked closely with an amazing group or team leaders and senior managers to progress further as I always wanted to lead a team. After a season of being a team leader and working hard to improve I got promoted to Catering Supervisor at the Three Shells.
Shortly after it clicked that I wanted to stay within the company as there were great opportunities for progression and further learning. After another year I was promoted to Assistant Manager of the Three Shells.
Sadly two years ago I suffered a freak accident involving my hand playing football and even with the amazing support of the catering team and senior management, my physical and mental health deteriorated. I then left the company to pursue different avenues that were easier to manage since this accident.
After two years I had worked on myself to learn how to deal with the challenges my injury faced me and came back to Adventure Island as a Catering team leader.
Since coming back I've been working hard again to improve and to progress again and I have recently been promoted up to acting Assistant Manager. I would just like to thank my amazing team and catering managers for all the support they have provided me since coming back and I'm now looking forward to a long and bright career within the Stockvale Group.
It's genuinely a joy to be working in the company again, I have never worked for a company who genuinely cares about the well being and support of their staff and the inclusively the company provides.
Kind regards,
Christopher
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I won't give you all the life story as I’m pretty sure most of you have heard it by now (started shy, got good, won the league as well as many other awards, got promoted, wasn’t that good for the first year and then…. )
This is where we start, my first year as the full Team leader of the West Under’s which consisted of a clean sweep of the stars league with the team winning each PL League from each season. This year made me as a leader and was where I learnt so much that I now apply to my leadership!
I honestly am so grateful for being offered this next step as well as being offered such an opportunity to progress within the company so thank you all!
I’d like to thank the management team , for helping me so so much along the way, whether it is perfecting the light house re slip or just improving my time management, you guys have always been there for me so thank you all!
I would like to thank the current leadership team and everyone around me! You guys all inspire me so much and allow me to have that drive to better myself and improve my leadership in any way shape or possible so thank you guys! You are all fantastic!
But my biggest thank you has to go to my current team and my team of last year! Without you guys I would have never been offered this opportunity! I honestly cannot thank you all enough for how hard you work and how much you give to the team and your jobs! Your work ethic is unmatched guys and I genuinely couldn’t have a better team to lead and help propel myself forward so thank you guys! And it makes me so proud that all your hard work has not gone unnoticed with some of you now stiving to be leaders or even being one now yourself! I love you all!
I honestly cannot thank everyone enough for your support and offering me this new step within my path and I hope I don’t let you down!
Thank you all
Bobby
This is where we start, my first year as the full Team leader of the West Under’s which consisted of a clean sweep of the stars league with the team winning each PL League from each season. This year made me as a leader and was where I learnt so much that I now apply to my leadership!
I honestly am so grateful for being offered this next step as well as being offered such an opportunity to progress within the company so thank you all!
I’d like to thank the management team , for helping me so so much along the way, whether it is perfecting the light house re slip or just improving my time management, you guys have always been there for me so thank you all!
I would like to thank the current leadership team and everyone around me! You guys all inspire me so much and allow me to have that drive to better myself and improve my leadership in any way shape or possible so thank you guys! You are all fantastic!
But my biggest thank you has to go to my current team and my team of last year! Without you guys I would have never been offered this opportunity! I honestly cannot thank you all enough for how hard you work and how much you give to the team and your jobs! Your work ethic is unmatched guys and I genuinely couldn’t have a better team to lead and help propel myself forward so thank you guys! And it makes me so proud that all your hard work has not gone unnoticed with some of you now stiving to be leaders or even being one now yourself! I love you all!
I honestly cannot thank everyone enough for your support and offering me this new step within my path and I hope I don’t let you down!
Thank you all
Bobby
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I first started working at adventure island in 2020 a month after I Turnt 16. I remember the day of my interview they told me that I will be working in “the eatery” i remember thinking “oh god I’ve been put in catering.” However for this year of being in the food bar it’s been such a fun Journey. I have met some of the best people that I could possibly ever meet.
At the start of summer 2021 my team leaders and mangers kept taking to me about applying to become a team-leader, I never thought I was ready at first but then I just took my chance and applied. It took a few weeks before I got my interview but In that time I was trying to smash out my scores with 90+ leading me to an average score of 91%.
I would like to thank James Gibbs, Courtney Bushall, Damian Parzelski, Eden Yexley and many more for helping me achieve this new role.
Keeley x
I would like to thank James Gibbs, Courtney Bushall, Damian Parzelski, Eden Yexley and many more for helping me achieve this new role.
Keeley x
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Hi, I’m Liv and I’ve recently been promoted to acting team leader at Sealife Adventure & WILD!
I started working with Stockvale in August 2020 at adventure island as a cashier. Fast forward to August 2021 and I was asked to come down and train as part of the Sealife retail and admissions team. I was lucky enough to be promoted and I’m looking forward to the new adventure as Acting Team leader!
I started working with Stockvale in August 2020 at adventure island as a cashier. Fast forward to August 2021 and I was asked to come down and train as part of the Sealife retail and admissions team. I was lucky enough to be promoted and I’m looking forward to the new adventure as Acting Team leader!
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I joined adventure island in the summer of 2020,it was a couple of weeks after my sixteenth birthday ,I was placed in the green and i immediately loved it , I always enjoyed the thought of being a team leader but it was just something I never thought I could of achieved, after a couple months my leaders started telling me I would be great for the position, it took me until the end of august this summer to apply for the position, I am so great full for being given the opportunity to be able to teach myself new things and grow within the company, but I honestly cannot explain how amazing the staff here are ! In the year or so of working here I have made friends for life , they are literally like my second family, I am so grateful for all of my mangers and supervised who supported me through all of this and got me where I am today and I want to give a special Thank you to grace and Kai, Matt , and Hayley , Courtney and James !
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