British Garden Centres
Santa’s Elves
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Job Location:
Hayes Garden Centre, Ambleside LA22 0DW, UK
Location: Hayes
Contract type: Temporary
Hours: Part Time
Hours: Various Hours Per Week 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.
We are looking for a warm and enthusiastic personality with the ability to laugh and sing and dance all the way until Christmas.
The excitement of Christmas is magical for all children. It’s a wonderful and captivating time of year and at the heart of the experience is Santa and his trusted Elves.
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We are calling out to those who love the spirit of Christmas to wear the special costume and deliver the magic of Christmas to our customers of all ages.
As an Elf you will be responsible for creating memorable visits by preparing and helping children to meet Santa within one of our magical grottos.
From the moment you step into the role you will have fun spreading the magic of Christmas. Asking children about their Christmas list, you’ll have the confidence to spread happiness and fulfil the imagination of children of all ages.
Becoming one of Santa’s Elves is a truly magical task. It’s not just about helping children feel at ease with the wonderful experience of seeing Santa, it’s about keeping the spirit of Christmas alive which means good will, fantastic customer service and always looking for an opportunity to make people smile.
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Fully flexible must be able to work Weekends.
Elf Requirements
- To bring a warm welcome and friendly face to all visitors of the grotto.
- You will have superb customer service skills.
- Acting or entertainment skills would also be advantageous.
- You will be responsible for handling money.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Checking bookings for Santa.
- Working as part of a team to ensure the Christmas magic is kept alive.
To Apply
Please email your CV to:
Luke Patterson Garden Centre Manager
lpatterson@britishgardencentres.com
Application closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.
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