Seasonal Animation Host: Live Shows & Events

Haven; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 4,822,000 - 5,373,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off on-park dining

Haven Holidays discounts 20%

Free access to Haven facilities

Job summary

Haven in Ayr, Scotland, is seeking an Animation Host for a seasonal, full-time PAYE contract, paying £12.71 per hour. The contract runs from 16 November 2026 to 2 January 2027, with duties across Haven’s entertainment team including theatre productions and interactive events.

You’ll engage guests, perform in shows, and support on daytime and evening events. Candidates should enjoy entertainments, be confident with guests of all ages, and have basic dancing/presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a keen interest in entertainments and a passion to develop their skills within the industry.
• Confidence and the ability to engage with guests of all ages is essential.
• Basic dancing, presenting and animation skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting in the delivery of daytime & evening events.
• Performing as an Actor within Haven’s interactive adventure show; ‘Dinosaur Explorers’.
• Performing as a costume animator/actor within Haven’s ‘Seaside Squad’ events.
• Performing as an actor/puppeteer within Haven’s ‘Avenue Q-style’ puppet show.
• Light entertainment duties including tech, meet & greets and guest interaction.
• All roles may be required to deliver photoshoots & PR exercises; support in owner/charity events.

Skills

Guest interaction

Confidence

Dancing basics

Presenting

Job description

Haven in Ayr, Scotland, is seeking an Animation Host for a seasonal, full-time PAYE contract, paying £12.71 per hour. The contract runs from 16 November 2026 to 2 January 2027, with duties across Haven’s entertainment team including theatre productions and interactive events.

You’ll engage guests, perform in shows, and support on daytime and evening events. Candidates should enjoy entertainments, be confident with guests of all ages, and have basic dancing/presentation skills.