Move over Cowell, there’s a new talent contest in town with a pretty spectacular career at stake and it’s seen thousands of the Great British public sign themselves up in a bid to get paid to play for a living.
The new LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham has received in excess of 5,000 applications for the coveted role of Master Model Builder since the job window opened three weeks ago. With just four days now remaining for perspective applicants to apply, bosses have confirmed the selection process will culminate in a live public audition later this month, channelling the gruelling heats from popular televised talent shows.
The top 50 brick builders will be invited to battle it out in a ‘Brickfactor Challenge’ on Saturday 24th March in what is being dubbed as the Hunger Games of LEGO geniuses. Thousands of LEGO bricks will aid multiple building challenges, which have been designed to whittle the contestants down to just one Master Builder.
The role, which has been reported as the nation’s dream job, is one of just 22 positions across the world and will be located at a custom-built studio next to the attraction’s Creative Workshop and will boast an endless supply of LEGO bricks.
The Discovery Centre hopes to crown a passionate and creative LEGO fanatic for the role which will see them construct structure attractions, curate exhibitions and mentor children and families in the creation of their own model masterpieces.
Amy Langham, General Manager at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre said: “The Master Model Builder role is such a privileged position to hold and the number of applications that we have received has come as no surprise. Given this role hankers creativity and excitement, giving someone the opportunity to win the job from a series of live challenges couldn’t be more fitting!”
The position initially opened on Friday 9th February and within 24 hours had received over 1,500 applications, the demand of which caused major technology issues for the site.
So far, the attraction reports that applications have been received from parties on the other side of the world including New Zealand, Australia and California. The dream job status has seemingly attracted the attention from all walks of life too, with bosses confirming reports staff currently in post at the royal household to distinguished barristers have put their credentials forward for consideration.
The Discovery Centre is set to become the "ultimate indoor Lego playground" with more than two million bricks, iconic buildings and landmarks built from scratch, Lego-themed areas, an interactive laser ride and a 4D cinema.
Applications for the role will remain open until Friday 16th March 2018. Further information on the job criteria can be found at www.birmingham.legolanddiscoverycentre.co.uk
