Charismatic Santa Host for Festive Experiences

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Store discounts

Wagestream access

Retail Trust support

Dobbies Academy

Employee wellbeing platform

Job summary

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd seeks a festive Santa for the Christmas season at our grotto. You will greet families, listen to wish lists, pose for photos, and hand out gifts with warmth and charm. You’ll also host Santa’s Breakfasts and Santa Paws events, creating magical memories for children and their families.

Join a welcoming team with training and DBS assistance, with rights to work in the UK and an induction before opening. Seasonal, on-site roles from November to December.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening and storytelling abilities, with patience and warmth for all visitors.
• A calm, cheerful presence that engages families and children.
• Punctuality and reliability for every shift.

Responsibilities

• Greet families, listen to Christmas wish lists, take photos, and hand out gifts with warmth and festive spirit.
• Host Santa's Breakfasts, creating a memorable morning for kids and parents.
• Act as festive ambassador at Santa Paws events, including four-legged friends.
• Provide an inclusive grotto experience with training and support from fellow Santas and Elves.

Skills

Excellent listening

Storytelling

Patience

Warmth

Punctuality

Job description

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd seeks a festive Santa for the Christmas season at our grotto. You will greet families, listen to wish lists, pose for photos, and hand out gifts with warmth and charm. You’ll also host Santa’s Breakfasts and Santa Paws events, creating magical memories for children and their families.

Join a welcoming team with training and DBS assistance, with rights to work in the UK and an induction before opening. Seasonal, on-site roles from November to December.