Seasonal Santa — Warm, Inclusive Grotto Host

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Retail Trust support

Dobbies Academy

Job summary

Join Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd as Santa this festive season. Bring Christmas magic to families, greet visitors, pose for photos, and hand out gifts with warmth and charm.

You’ll host Santa's Breakfasts and be the cheerful ambassador at Santa Paws, delivering an inclusive grotto experience with training and support from fellow Santas and Elves. Essential requirements include a basic DBS, right to work in the UK, and attendance at a short induction before the grotto opens.

Qualifications

• DBS required and evidenced before start
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to attend induction/training before grotto opens

Responsibilities

• Greeting children and families, listening to wish lists, posing for photos, and handing out gifts with warmth and festive spirit
• Hosting Santa's Breakfasts for families, creating laughter and storytelling moments
• Acting as festive ambassador at Santa Paws with smiles for all ages and pets
• Adapting the grotto experience to visitor needs with support from fellow Santas and Elves

Job description

Join Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd as Santa this festive season. Bring Christmas magic to families, greet visitors, pose for photos, and hand out gifts with warmth and charm.

You’ll host Santa's Breakfasts and be the cheerful ambassador at Santa Paws, delivering an inclusive grotto experience with training and support from fellow Santas and Elves. Essential requirements include a basic DBS, right to work in the UK, and attendance at a short induction before the grotto opens.