Christmas Elf

Fenwick Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading department store in Kingston upon Thames seeks Christmas Elves to provide a magical experience for customers during the festive period. The role involves engaging with children and maintaining a welcoming environment in the Grotto. Candidates should be enthusiastic and can bring unique talents to enhance the experience. Flexible hours from November to Christmas Eve.

Benefits

25% Colleague Discount

28 days annual leave pro rata

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Qualifications

• Warm and welcoming personality essential.
• Courageous, innovative and goal-orientated.
• Ability to enchant visitors.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Grotto, ensuring a special experience for customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and order at the beginning and end of shifts.
• Engage with children and surprise visitors.

Skills

Enthusiasm for the role

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Affinity with the Fenwick brand

Education

Performing Arts / Theatre background

Job description

About the Opportunity

Do you have what it takes to join our team as one of our Christmas Elves? We are looking for people who love all things Christmas, working with children and will help ensure our customers experience our famous hospitality when visiting us over the festive period!

As a Fenwick Christmas Elf, you will work with us from November through to Christmas Eve and get the chance to surprise and delight our customers all over the store but you will spend most of your time working within our Grotto, enchanting our visitors and making sure everything is spick and span at the beginning and end of each shift and ensuring that you are making every moment special for our customers.

You will be invited to one of our Get to know Fenwick experience days to gain a valuable insight into the role and our business. A theatrical interest is beneficial, as are any additional special talents to bring a smile to small faces, such as dancing, juggling and general silliness.

About the Candidate

We look for warm and welcoming people, who are adaptable, courageous, innovative, and goal-orientated to join us on this journey. As well as these key characteristics, this role also requires some specific skills and experience to succeed‿

• Enthusiasm for a role within our business - Essential

• A Performing Arts / Theatre background (working or studying) - Desirable

• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• An affinity with the Fenwick brand

Benefits

• 25% Colleague Discount (across most areas - available after first week of service!)

• 28 days annual leave pro rata WeCare a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more

About Fenwick

Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores in the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations, and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.

Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.

Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!