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Squire's Garden Centres; Thames Ditton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Squire's Garden Centres is seeking a seasonal Father Christmas for the Grotto. The campaign runs from 18 November 2026 until 24 December 2026, with a rota that includes Saturdays (21 Nov–19 Dec, 07:45–16:30) and Sundays (22 Nov–20 Dec, 08:45–16:30). Additional days may be required for charity events and other December shifts.

Primary duties include embodying Father Christmas and warmly welcoming all grotto visitors, with a focus on patient, cheerful interaction with children and families.

Qualifications

• Patient and good with children.
• Enthusiastic and jolly personality.
• Willing to enter into the Christmas spirit.
• Basic disclosure check is compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Play the role of Father Christmas.
• Ensure all visitors to our Grotto are given a warm and friendly welcome.

Skills

Patient with children

Enthusiastic and jolly

Christmas spirit

Job description

Your primary responsibility will be to provide professional support to our customers.

Working closely with the Garden Centre Manager to help the business to succeed.

Seasonal: 18 November 2026 until 24 December 2026

Rota: Every Saturday 21 November - 19 December 07:45-16:30

Every Sunday 22 November - 20 December 08:45-16:30

Plus additional days required:

Wednesday 18 November for charity launch event, hours to be discussed at interview

Monday 1st and 7th December 08:30-12:30

Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd 07:45-16:30 with Thursday 24th December hours to be discussed at interview

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To play the role of Father Christmas
• Ensuring all visitors to our Grotto are given a warm and friendly welcome

To be successful in this role, we are looking for people:

• Patient and good with children
• Enthusiastic and jolly person
• Willing to enter into the Christmas spirit

Basic disclosure check is compulsory