Animation Host

Haven Leisure Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work environment

Comprehensive training

Career development opportunities

Fully funded qualifications

Team perks (discounts & more)

Job summary

Haven Leisure Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Animation Host to join our Entertainment Team on a full-time seasonal PAYE contract. The role pays £12.71 per hour and ends 2 January 2027, with fortnightly pay and 39 hours per week.

You will perform in Haven's productions and events, engage guests, and support daytime and evening events. Applicants must be 18+, provide right to work, and complete an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Interest in entertainments and willingness to develop skills within the industry.
• Confidence to engage 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.
• Working hours are approximately 39 hours per week.
• Eligible to work in the UK (18+) with right to work documents.
• Enhanced DBS check required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of daytime and evening events.
• Perform as an Actor in Haven's interactive shows and events.
• Perform as a costume animator/actor in Haven's events.
• Perform as actor/puppeteer in puppet-style productions.
• Light entertainment duties including tech, meet & greetings, guest interaction.

Skills

Dancing

Presenting

Animation skills

Guest interaction

Public speaking

Job description

Position: Animation Host

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

Pay Rates: £12.71 per hour (prior to accommodation,taxand 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 ifyou’repassionate about performing and ready to showcaseyour talent,we’dlove 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 berequiredto deliver photoshoots & PR exercises. Additionally,Allroles berequiredto support in the delivery of Owner/charity events.

Requirements

Whilst we will provide the training and supportrequiredto 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,presentingand animation skills are desirable.
• Our cast membersare required towork 6 days per week - Hours will include evenings and weekends.
• Working hours are approximately 39 hours per week.
• Successful candidates willbe requiredto provide ‘right to work’ documents to confirm they are 18+ and can legally work in the UK.
• Additionally, successful candidates willbe requiredto undergo, and satisfactorily complete, an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work.

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

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!

For support or adjustments during the application, contact us at: [e-mail]