Center Parcs UK & Ireland
Santa's Elves / Seasonal Characters
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Longleat Forest | £12.87 per hour
Create festive magic for every guest
Join the magic of Christmas and help create unforgettable festive experiences! You'll play a key role in spreading Christmas cheer, delivering exceptional customer service and making every guest smile through magical seasonal activities.
What You'll Be Doing
- Welcome and engage guests in Santa's Woodland Workshop and Winter Wonderland
- Deliver cheerful entertainment and elfish antics to delight children and families
- Support in seasonal events including Santa's Greetings and Brunch with Santa
- Maintain a joyful atmosphere and uphold the spirit of Christmas
What's In It For You
- Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
- Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
- Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
- A supportive, friendly team
- Career development and in-role training
Your working hours
We are offering a number of annualised contracts for this role, whereby you'll be required to work a minimum amount of hours per year across our peak holiday periods, including Easter and the Summer holidays Shifts will fall between 8:30am and 8pm This role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays
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(Some contracts may be available until the end of February to support our Winter Forest Lights experience)
About You
- Performs well under pressure with a cheerful, enthusiastic and approachable attitude
- Strong communication skills
- Able to build rapport with children and adults
- Enthusiasm for the Christmas / seasonal spirit
Note: You'll need to complete a DBS check before starting (we'll help with that).
Our values
Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.
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Closing date: 20th July 2026
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.
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