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

Every year our villages fall under a captivating spell and transform into an enchanting Winter Wonderland. With twinkling lights, glittering decorations and Santa’s Woodland Workshop, the forest comes alive with the anticipation of Christmas.

SANTA’S ELVES / SEASONAL CHARACTERS | £12.37 per hour

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.

The role is as diverse as it is magical, our Elves / Seasonal Characters play a key role in delivering lots of seasonal activities, so you could be meeting and greeting in Santa’s Woodland Workshop, entertaining our guests with elfish antics in the Winter Wonderland village or supporting events such as Santa’s Greetings, Brunch with Santa and much more.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) Check. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest (CA10 2DW) as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey

HOURS OF WORK

Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 24th December 2025

We have various full and part-time contracts available with a variety of shift patterns. Flexibility will be required as our village is open 365 days of the year, so you may need to be able to work some evenings and weekends on a rota basis.

Various shift patterns and hours available across 7 days of the week

Shifts fall between 8am-8pm, Roles available 34 hours to 150 hours per 4 week period. 

Shift lengths range from 5hrs through to 10 hrs at weekends.

(Some contracts may be available until the end of February to support our Winter Forest Lights experience)

ABOUT YOU

We're seeking individuals who love the festive season and can bring that joy and enthusiasm to our guests.

Essential requirements:

• Ability to perform under pressure 
• Naturally outgoing and enthusiastic with a friendly and approachable attitude 
• Naturally cheerful 
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and build a rapport with both children and adults 
• Enthusiasm for the Christmas / Seasonal spirit 

Desirable requirements:

• Previous experience in amateur dramatics or acting 
• Previous experience working as an Elf would be an advantage 

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 4th August 2025

Interviews to be held: Ongoing

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

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