Animation Host

Haven; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the OneGreat Team at Haven as an Animation Host, where you'll deliver and support engaging events. This full-time, seasonal role involves performing as a costume animator, interacting with guests, and participating in various entertainment activities. Enjoy benefits like accommodation, discounts, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Free use of Leisure Facilities including swimming pool

Up to 50% Discount off food on Park

20% Discount for family & friends across Haven & WarnerLeisure Hotels

Training and development opportunities

Live on accommodation

Qualifications

• Keen interest in entertainments and willingness to develop skills.
• Confidence to engage and interact with guests of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and delivering daytime & evening events.
• Performing as a costume animator/actor.
• Puppeteering in puppet shows and handling light entertainment duties.

Skills

Basic dancing skills

Presenting skills

Animation skills

Job description

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Animation Host, East Riding of Yorkshire

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Haven

Location:

East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

Job Description:

Animation Host

Come and join our OneGreat Team here at Far Grange Haven as an Animation Host!

What will I be doing?

• Supporting in the delivery of daytime & evening events.
• Performing as a costume animator/actor in our ‘Seaside Squad’ events.
• Puppeteering in ‘With Ned & Polly’; an Avenue Q style puppet show.
• Swing/cover within our in-house productions (selected parks only).
• Light entertainment duties - tech, meet & greets and guest interaction.
• May be required to assist with additional owners and charity events.
• May be required for rehearsals, photoshoots, filming or PR exercises.

What’s In It For You?

• Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool.
• Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops.
• Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena.
• Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers.
• 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & WarnerLeisure Hotels.
• Reward & Recognition Schemes.
• Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications.
• Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied).
• Live on accommodation.

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

Experience and Qualifications:

• Have a keen interest in entertainments and a passion to develop their skills within the industry.
• Have confidence and the ability to engage and interact with guests of all ages.
• Have basic dancing, presenting and animation skills.

*Successful candidates will be required to provide ‘right to work’ documents to confirm they are 18+ and can legally work in the UK.

Who are we?

We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 team members and 39 seaside locations, with our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.

What’s it like to work with us?

We value our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we focus on a Breath of Fresh Air culture, supporting and valuing every team member, with openness and transparency allowing everyone to be their authentic selves.

This opportunity requires a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check before starting work.

This is a full-time, seasonal, fortnightly-paid, PAYE contract. The contract ends Nov 2024. Cast members work 6 variable days/evenings per week, approximately 39 hours per week. Shared accommodation will be provided if required.

We would love to hear from you!