Christmas Cast Member

Fiskars; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

World of Wedgwood in Staffordshire is seeking festive cast members to help deliver magical Christmas events. You will perform in short scenes, guide guests around the site, and work closely with other cast members to ensure a seamless and memorable Santa experience.

We are looking for individuals with enthusiasm for Christmas, the ability to stay in character, and excellent guest interaction. Previous theatre experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided for the busy festive

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre or performance is welcome but not required.
• Ability to stay in character and interact with guests.
• Positive attitude and good teamwork during busy festive periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering Christmas events to run smoothly.
• Perform in short scenes and immersive character work around the site.
• Lead families to Santa and support other cast members to ensure a high-quality guest experience.
• Maintain Santa story continuity and stay in character at all times.

Skills

Enthusiasm for Christmas

Character performance

Guest interaction

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Christmas is a very important time of year here at World of Wedgwood, with a series of festive events catering for families and tourists to deliver, and a long-standing tradition of excellence, quality and heritage to uphold. We are passionate about ensuring that each year we top what we have achieved before, meaning we are focused on meeting, and indeed exceeding the high standards our guests have come to expect.

Situated in the beautiful countryside of Barlaston, Staffordshire, we bring magic to life for all of our guests (children and grown-ups alike!) throughout the festive period. Our events include Breakfast with Santa and Storytime with Santa, plus a range of festive events geared towards adults. Cast members make Christmas at World of Wedgwood come alive. They are integral in creating the magic that families are excited to see and experience.

Our vision is to offer guests a Christmas experience like no other. If you would like to play a part in delivering this, read on below.

What you will be doing:

• Assisting in the delivery of our Christmas events so they run smoothly and efficiently.
• Performing in short scenes, immersive character work around the site, improvising with other characters, taking families to see Santa and other cast member duties.
• Helping the Wedgwood Interactors to ensure a seamless end to end guest experience. Every aspect of our experiences must be delivered to a high and efficient standard to promote a positive experience with World of Wedgwood.
• Maintaining the traditional Santa story at all times, ensuring you are only seen by guests in character and not in any other capacity.

Other roles & duties:

• Help to maintain the standards of our Christmas themed areas to ensure they always looks magical and authentic.
• Work with the Wedgwood Interactors to ensure Santa’s Grotto is stocked each night with presents for the next day.
• Genuine enthusiasm for Christmas, staying in character according to the Santa Claus story.