Animation Host

Haven; Royal Oak; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team perks and park discounts

Dining discounts up to 50%

20% off Haven Holidays

Job summary

Haven is seeking an Animation Host to join its Entertainment Team in the United Kingdom. The role is full-time/seasonal and paid fortnightly under PAYE, with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour before deductions. The contract ends in November 2026 and start dates vary by role.

Responsibilities include delivering daytime and evening events, performing in interactive shows, and supporting PR activities. Candidates should be energetic, confident with guests, and able to work six days a week, including

Qualifications

• Keen interest in entertainments and a passion to develop skills within the industry.
• Confidence engaging with guests of all ages is essential.
• Basic dancing, presenting and animation skills are desirable.
• Cast members work 6 days per week, including evenings and weekends.
• Due to UK law, candidates must have right to work in the UK (18+).
• Enhanced DBS check required prior to starting work.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of daytime and evening events.
• Perform as an Actor in Haven's interactive shows and events.
• Act as costume animator/actor in various Haven events.
• Perform as actor/puppeteer in puppet shows.
• Carry out light entertainment duties including meet and greets and guest interaction.
• Assist with photoshoots and PR exercises when needed.
• Support owner/charity events as required.

Skills

Dance

Presenting

Animation

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 Nov 2026.
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!

We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.