Enchanting Father Christmas: Create Magical Moments

Mary Rush Care Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Escapade Group is seeking a brilliant Father Christmas for Santa’s Secret Village at Hobbledown Heath in Feltham. You will be at the heart of festive moments, welcoming hundreds of children and their families, both in the grotto and around the experience.

We value warmth, patience, adaptability, and the ability to stay in character, improvising with confidence while listening to a child’s wish list. Availability across weekends and the busy December period is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in acting, pantomime, immersive theatre, role-play, children’s entertainment or character performance would be great.
• Experience working with children and families would translate well.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming children and families into the grotto.
• Chatting naturally and warmly with every child.
• Listening to wish lists and making each interaction personal.
• Staying in character throughout every session.
• Taking part in photo opportunities and walkabout moments.
• Improvising when children ask unexpected questions.
• Working with elves and hosts for seamless handovers.
• Helping nervous or shy children feel comfortable.
• Maintaining warmth and energy for all families.

Skills

Acting/Performance

Pantomime

Immersive theatre

Children’s entertainment

Job description

The Escapade Group is seeking a brilliant Father Christmas for Santa’s Secret Village at Hobbledown Heath in Feltham. You will be at the heart of festive moments, welcoming hundreds of children and their families, both in the grotto and around the experience.

We value warmth, patience, adaptability, and the ability to stay in character, improvising with confidence while listening to a child’s wish list. Availability across weekends and the busy December period is essential.