Christmas Host: Welcomer, Elf & Magicmaker

Mary Rush Care Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Escapade Group is looking for warm, friendly Christmas Hosts to help bring Santa’s Secret Village to life at Hobbledown Heath. You’ll welcome families, guide guests, and support multiple festive areas including the grotto and toyshop, adapting as needed throughout busy days.

No acting experience is required; enthusiasm and a can-do attitude matter most. Training and weekend shifts help you join a magical seasonal team.

Qualifications

• Experience in visitor attractions or customer service helps.
• We can teach you how the event works.
• Attitude matters more than previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming families and helping them find their way around
• Checking where guests need to be and keeping the experience flowing
• Managing queues without making it feel like queue management
• Helping distribute gifts and supporting the toyshop
• Assisting around the grotto and other festive areas
• Stepping into an elf or festive character when needed
• Chatting with children and families and helping build the excitement
• Spotting guests who may need a little extra help
• Supporting families discreetly when things don’t quite go to plan
• Jumping into different areas during shifts
• Helping the wider team when busy

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Cheerful under pressure

Job description

The Escapade Group is looking for warm, friendly Christmas Hosts to help bring Santa’s Secret Village to life at Hobbledown Heath. You’ll welcome families, guide guests, and support multiple festive areas including the grotto and toyshop, adapting as needed throughout busy days.

No acting experience is required; enthusiasm and a can-do attitude matter most. Training and weekend shifts help you join a magical seasonal team.