Santa's Elves / Seasonal Characters (fixed-term)

Center Parcs UK & Ireland; Warminster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes

Discounts on breaks

Bonus scheme

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

Center Parcs UK & Ireland's Longleat Forest is seeking festive hosts to create magical experiences for guests during the Christmas season. You will welcome families, deliver cheerful entertainment and help run Santa's Woodland Workshop and Winter Wonderland, bringing smiles to children and their adults.

This part-time role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays with a guaranteed minimum hours over a 4-week cycle.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage guests in Santa's Woodland Workshop and Winter Wonderland
• Deliver cheerful entertainment and elfish antics to delight children and families
• Support in seasonal events including Santa's Greetings and Brunch with Santa
• Maintain a joyful atmosphere and uphold the spirit of Christmas

Job description

Create festive magic for every guest

Join the magic of Christmas and help create unforgettable festive experiences! You'll play a key role in spreading Christmas cheer, delivering exceptional customer service and making every guest smile through magical seasonal activities.

Longleat Forest | £12.87 per hour

What You'll Be Doing

• Welcome and engage guests in Santa's Woodland Workshop and Winter Wonderland
• Deliver cheerful entertainment and elfish antics to delight children and families
• Support in seasonal events including Santa's Greetings and Brunch with Santa
• Maintain a joyful atmosphere and uphold the spirit of Christmas

What's In It For You

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 24th December 2026

• Part-time contracts
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum amount of hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays

About You

• Performs well under pressure with a cheerful, enthusiastic and approachable attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Able to build rapport with children and adults
• Enthusiasm for the Christmas / seasonal spirit

Note: You'll need to complete a DBS check before starting (we'll help with that).

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.

We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging.We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.

Working here

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Closing date:

19th October 2026

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.