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Lewes Garden Centre, Newhaven Rd, Kingston, Lewes BN7 3NE, UK
Location: Lewes
Hours: Temporary
- Part Time-12 Hours Per Week
- Fully flexible
- Including Weekends
About Us
British Garden Centres is the UK’s largest family owned garden centre group, with 80 centres nationwide. Founded by the Stubbs family, the business has grown rapidly through significant expansion and acquisitions, evolving from its first site at Woodthorpe Garden Centre into a national brand.
This is an exciting time of year we provide a legendary Christmas experience where we run a wonderful meet with Santa, which will be as magical as ever this year.
We are looking for a warm, Jolly, and charismatic individual to embody the spirit of Santa Claus. You will support the magical experience for children and families being the guest of honour during our breakfast & tea with Santa.
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Your role will involve:
- Greeting families
- Listening to children’s wishes
- Posing for photos
- Eating provided breakfast with the families
- Maintaining the iconic Santa image throughout all interaction.
Having experience in drama or playing Santa is desirable.
Santa Requirements
- A warm enthusiastic personality
- The ability to laugh in a jolly way - HO HO HO
- Exceptional communication skills
- Outstanding customer service
- Have stage presence and showmanship.
- Attention to detail.
Greet children and adults courteously, creating a magical and memorable visit.
Listen patiently to Christmas wishes, ask what they want, and maintain an authentic, warm persona.
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Hand out seasonal presents and work alongside helper elves.
Maintain an open and friendly posture for family photo opportunities.
Naturally cheerful, kind, gentle, and enthusiastic about the Christmas spirit.
Ability to sit for long periods, interact dynamically, and remain upbeat during peak holiday hours.
Formal acting or customer care experience is helpful.
Bonus points if you look like the man himself!
What We Offer
Benefits include free car parking.
Rate of pay negotiable depending on experience.
To Apply
Please email your CV to:
Susie McCarthy, Restaurant manager
Email: smccarthy@britishgardencentres.com
Applications close Thursday 13th August 2026
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.
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