Enchanting Santa: Interactive Grotto Host & Performer

Longleat Enterprises Ltd; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday inclusive of bank

Free entry to Longleat and Cheddar

Discretionary bonus scheme

Job summary

Longleat Enterprises Ltd at Cheddar Gorge & Caves is seeking an enthusiastic Santa to bring the Christmas magic to life for families this festive season. You’ll perform in character, engage children, and deliver a warm, interactive guest experience inside the grotto near Gough’s Cave, with a costume provided.

This fixed-term role runs from mid November to 24 December 2026, mainly weekends with midweek hours during Christmas week.

Qualifications

• Have an outgoing, enthusiastic and approachable personality.
• Undertake a DBS check due to the nature of this role.
• Have strong team-working skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Deliver the guest experience in line with all Safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a guest-focused, interactive experience to children and families.
• Confidently perform in character, responding warmly and appropriately to questions and comments.
• Include light movement, physical expression, and gentle dancing to bring the magic to life.
• Follow a tight daily schedule, keeping to session timings throughout the day.
• Maintain a smart and festive appearance appropriate to the role (costume provided).
• Support the Assistant Operations Manager with grotto setup, present preparation, and daily operations.
• Be flexible in supporting the Attractions team in other roles, including outdoor work in all weathers.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies and safe working practices.
• Complete required safeguarding training, and act in line with company safeguarding procedures.

Job description

Longleat Enterprises Ltd at Cheddar Gorge & Caves is seeking an enthusiastic Santa to bring the Christmas magic to life for families this festive season. You’ll perform in character, engage children, and deliver a warm, interactive guest experience inside the grotto near Gough’s Cave, with a costume provided.

This fixed-term role runs from mid November to 24 December 2026, mainly weekends with midweek hours during Christmas week.