Animation Host

Haven; Cockenzie and Port Seton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-park dining discounts

Haven Holidays discounts

Facility access

Job summary

Haven invites applications for an Animation Host to join our Entertainment Team in Scotland. You will perform in interactive shows, help deliver daytime and evening events, and bring energy to guests across Haven’s productions.

The role requires six days per week, including evenings and weekends, with DBS checks and right-to-work in the UK. Training and staff perks are provided, along with accommodation considerations where applicable.

Qualifications

• Interest in entertainments and developing skills within the industry.
• Confidence and ability to engage with guests of all ages.
• Basic dancing, presenting and animation skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daytime and evening events.
• Perform as an Actor in Haven’s interactive shows.
• Perform as a costume animator/actor in Haven’s events.
• Perform as an actor/puppeteer in Haven’s puppet show.
• Light entertainment duties including meet and greets and guest interaction.
• Support in photoshoots and PR exercises.
• Deliver owner/charity events as needed.

Skills

Engaging guests

Confidence

Dancing basics

Job description

Position: Animation Host

Type: Full Time/Seasonal, fortnightly-paid, PAYE contract

Pay Rates: £12.71 per hour (prior to accommodation, tax and national insurance deductions)

Start dates vary depending on role - The contract ends 2nd January 2027.

Join our One Great Team here at Haven as an Animation Host!

Are you passionate about entertainment and eager to build your skills in a fun, fast-paced environment?

We are looking for enthusiastic Animation Hosts to join our Entertainment Team. Whether it be performing in Haven's industry-leading theatrical productions or bringing-to-life innovative events and experiences. Haven provides a professional collaborative platform for individuals to excel within the industry, so if you’re passionate about performing and ready to showcase your talent, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting in the delivery of daytime & evening events.
• Performing as an Actor within Haven’s interactive adventure show; ‘Dinosaur Explorers’.
• Performing as a costume animator/actor within Haven’s ‘Seaside Squad’ events.
• Performing as an actor/puppeteer within Haven’s ‘Avenue Q-style’ puppet show.
• Light entertainment duties including tech, meet & greets and guest interaction.
• All roles may also be required to deliver photoshoots & PR exercises.

Additionally, All roles be required to support in the delivery of Owner/charity events.

Requirements

Whilst we will provide the training and support required to ensure you are great at what you do

• Candidates should have a keen interest in entertainments and a passion to develop their skills within the industry.
• Confidence and the ability to engage with guests of all ages is essential.
• Basic dancing, presenting and animation skills are desirable.
• Our cast members are required to work 6 days per week - Hours will include evenings and weekends.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide ‘right to work’ documents to confirm they are 18+ and can legally work in the UK.
• Additionally, successful candidates will be required to undergo, and satisfactorily complete, an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work.

Working hours are approximately 39 hours per week.

What We Offer

• An inclusive, supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.
• Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings at national brands and retailers, and so much more!