Santa’s Elves

British Garden Centres; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 1,200 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

British Garden Centres in Hornsea is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Elf to help create memorable visits by helping children meet Santa in our festive grotto. The role is temporary and part-time with weekend shifts; flexible hours across the season.

You will greet visitors, provide superb customer service, and may use acting or entertainment skills. You’ll handle bookings and money, work as part of a team to keep the Christmas magic alive, and stay cheerful under pressure.

Qualifications

• Superb customer service skills.
• Acting or entertainment skills advantageous.
• Handling money and bookings.
• Ability to work under pressure and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm welcome to grotto visitors.
• Assist children meeting Santa and manage bookings.
• Handle cash and maintain accuracy.
• Work as part of a team to keep the Christmas magic alive.

Skills

Warm customer service

Entertainment skills

Teamwork

Money handling

Weekend availability

Job description

Location: Hornsea

Contract type: Temporary

Hours: Part Time

Hours: Various Hours Per Week Including Weekends

About Us

British Garden Centres is the UK's largest family owned garden centre group, with 80 centres nationwide. Founded by the Stubbs family, the business has grown rapidly through significant expansion and acquisitions, evolving from its first site at Woodthorpe Garden Centre into a national brand.

We are looking for a warm and enthusiastic personality with the ability to laugh and sing and dance all the way until Christmas.

The excitement of Christmas is magical for all children. It's a wonderful and captivating time of year and at the heart of the experience is Santa and his trusted Elves.

We are calling out to those who love the spirit of Christmas to wear the special costume and deliver the magic of Christmas to our customers of all ages.

As an Elf you will be responsible for creating memorable visits by preparing and helping children to meet Santa within one of our magical grottos.

From the moment you step into the role you will have fun spreading the magic of Christmas. and asking children about their Christmas list, you'll have the confidence to spread happiness and fulfil the imagination of children of all ages.

Becoming one of Santa's Elves is a truly magical task. It's not just about helping children feel at ease with the wonderful experience of seeing Santa, it's about keeping the spirit of Christmas alive which means good will, fantastic customer service and always looking for an opportunity to make people smile.

Fully flexible must be able to work Weekends.

Elf Requirements:

• To bring a warm welcome and friendly face to all visitors of the grotto.
• You will have superb customer service skills.
• Acting or entertainment skills would also be advantageous.
• You will be responsible for handling money.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Checking bookings for Santa
• Working as part of a team to ensure the Christmas magic is kept alive.

Application closing date, Thursday 29th October 2026