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Squire's Garden Centres; West Horsley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Squire's Garden Centres in West Horsley is seeking a festive Father Christmas to support our grotto during the Christmas season. You will welcome visitors with warmth and help create magical moments for children and families.

Shifts are weekends from 21 November to 24 December 2026, with additional days as required, including a charity launch event. Basic disclosure is compulsory; duties include posing, interacting with children, and spreading holiday cheer.

Qualifications

• Patient and child-friendly demeanor is essential.
• Good communication and a friendly presence for visitors.
• Basic disclosure check is compulsory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient and good with children

Enthusiastic and jolly person

Willing to enter into the Christmas sp

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: 21 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

Tuesday 1st and Monday 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