Santa (fixed-term)

Center Parcs


Date: 5 hours ago
City: Bedford
Salary: £14.04 per hour
Contract type: Contractor

Santa (fixed-term)

Woburn Forest | £14.04 per hour

Create festive magic for every guest

Step into the red suit and bring Christmas magic to life as Santa, creating joyful and memorable experiences for children and families. From storytelling to festive greetings, you'll embody the spirit of the season across a variety of enchanting settings.

What you'll be doing

  • Engage warmly with children and families with festive cheer
  • Work across the Woodland Workshop, Brunch with Santa and Santa's Greetings
  • Maintain a cheerful and magical presence while responding to children's questions
  • Ensure every visit is memorable, with smiles, photos and festive joy

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 24 December 2026

  • Part-time
  • You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 30 - 90 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
  • These shifts will fall between 8:30am and 8:30pm across 7 days, including weekends

About you

  • Naturally cheerful and able to engage with children and adults
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport across all age groups
  • Able to portray Santa authentically with energy and professionalism
  • Outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic with a passion 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.

Sound like your kind of job?

Apply online today - interviews are ongoing

Working here

Check your route before applying - Woburn Forest (MK45 2HZ), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey

Closing date: 27 July 2026

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


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.

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