Santa

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 | £13.63 per hour

The trepidation and excitement of Christmas is magical for all children. It’s a wonderful time of the year and at the heart of their experience is Santa. Every year he sees thousands of children and each time they leave with smiles on their faces.

From the moment you step into the red suit you’ll be totally focused on the job at hand, regaling stories from the North Pole and asking children about their Christmas list. Whatever question they ask, you’ll ensure that the magic is sprinkled, and the anticipation of Christmas Eve heightened.

Santa is required to work in a variety of areas so you could be greeting families in the Wonderland Workshop, engaging with children and their families at the table in our restaurant during the popular Brunch with Santa activity or as you make your way around the village in your sleigh during the Santa’s Greetings event.

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 fixed-term, 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 weekends on a rota basis.

About You

Your confident, kind and jolly nature will be backed by the ability to say “Ho, Ho, Ho” with plenty of enthusiasm. You will also need to be able to engage and build a rapport with people of all ages.

As part of our festive offering at Center Parcs the role of Santa Claus holds a special place in creating magical and memorable experiences for families and children. We are looking for candidates who can portray Santa authentically, in line with traditional depictions that are widely recognised and cherished. It is therefore essential that candidates who are successful in their application for the role of Santa Claus are able to portray the character authentically, in line with traditional depictions to ensure child audience acceptance and adoption of a traditional story.

Essential requirements:

• Naturally cheerful and ability to engage with children
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with both children and adults
• Ability to play the role of Santa with a high degree of energy and professionalism
• Naturally outgoing and enthusiastic with a friendly and approachable attitude
• Enthusiasm for the Christmas / Seasonal spirit
• Excellent communication and ability to build rapport with both children and adults
  
  

Desirable requirements:

• Knowledge of sign language would be an advantage
• Experience of working within the customer care industry
• Previous experience in playing the role of Santa
  
  

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: 17th November 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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