Father Christmas

Chessington World of Adventures Resort; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK family entertainment venue is seeking an individual to portray Father Christmas this winter. Responsibilities include engaging with families and children while bringing holiday magic to life. Applicants must be 18 or older. Flexible hours are available between November and December, with a competitive hourly salary and various perks including discounts and a Merlin Magic Pass.

Benefits

Competitive hourly salary

Merlin Magic Pass

40% discount online off LEGO

25% discount in on-site shops and restaurants

Access to discounts on over 1000 retailers

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years and over.
• No experience required.
• Successful applicants will undergo a DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Portray Father Christmas at the resort during the Christmas season.
• Engage with families and children, maintaining the character's magic.

Skills

Ability to sustain the magic of the character

Calm, gentle, friendly demeanor

Confident talking to guests

Hard working, strong team player

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NE

Advert closing date: 1st September 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of quality applications. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

Are you ho-ho-hoping for a role this winter? Then look no further as we are recruiting for the jolliest role there is!

Can you bring the magic of Christmas to life for families and children of all ages? Then step into the boots of the man in red himself at Chessington World of Adventures Resort! Do you think you have what it takes to portray this iconic figure?

We are casting for males to join our Entertainments Team as Father Christmas!

Father Christmas is a busy man! We require him to be available when the contract starts in November with rehearsals and training.

Following this the Grottos will be open on the following dates for a range of times between 9am –6:30pm.

• November 21st, 22nd ,23rd, 29th ,30th.
• December: 6th ,7th, 13th – 24th

Qualifications & Experience

You will need:

• The ability to sustain the magic and wonderment of the character
• Calm, gentle, friendly demeaner
• Confident talking to guests (particularly children)
• Hard working, strong team player

Applicants must be 18 years and over. No experience required

Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) Check. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence.

Benefits

• A competitive hourly salary
• Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world
• 40% discount online off LEGO
• 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
• Access to Merlin benefits page with discounts on over 1000 fashion and electronic retailers, restaurants and travel
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Plus, many more…

Pay Range

GBP £18.90/Hr.