Animation Host

Haven; Rochester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% off on-park dining

20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in

Free access to Haven facilities

Savings at national brands

Job summary

Haven is seeking an Animation Host to join the Entertainment Team. The role involves performing in Haven's theatrical productions and animated events, delivering daytime and evening programmes, and engaging with guests in a lively, fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have a passion for entertainment, confidence with guests of all ages, and basic dancing/presentation/animation skills. The position requires working six days a week, including evenings and weekends, with DBS and right-to-work

Qualifications

• Interest in entertainments and a passion to develop skills in the industry.
• Confidence and ability to engage with guests of all ages is essential.
• Basic dancing, presenting and animation skills are desirable.
• Cast members work 6 days per week with evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of daytime and evening events.
• Perform as an Actor in Haven's interactive shows.
• Act as a costume animator/actor in Haven's events.
• Perform as actor/puppeteer in puppet shows.
• Light entertainment duties including meet & greets and guest interaction.
• Deliver photoshoots and PR exercises if required.
• Support owner/charity events.

Skills

Entertainment interest

Guest engagement

Confidence

Dancing basics

Presenting

Animation skills

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)

Winter Animation Host Contract dates from Monday 16th November 2026 until Saturday 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.

Working hours are approximately 39 hours per week.

• 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.

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!