Santa&;s Elves​/Seasonal Characters

Position: Santa's Elves / Seasonal Characters (fixed-term)
Location: Newark on Trent

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

Sherwood Forest | £12.87 per hour

Create festive magic for every guest

Join the magic of Christmas and help create unforgettable festive experiences! You'll play a key role in spreading Christmas cheer, delivering exceptional customer service and making every guest smile through magical seasonal activities.

What you'll be doing

Welcome and engage guests in Santa's Woodland Workshop and Winter Wonderland

Deliver cheerful entertainment and elfish antics to delight children and families

Support in seasonal events including Santa's Greetings and Brunch with Santa

Maintain a joyful atmosphere and uphold the spirit of Christmas

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 24th December 2026

Various part-time contracts available, midweek availability is essential

You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum amount of hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements

This role includes weekends

About you

Performs well under pressure with a cheerful, enthusiastic and approachable attitude

Strong communication skills

Able to build rapport with children and adults

Enthusiasm 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 :
We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Sound like your kind of job?

Apply online today - interviews will be held on 22nd July 2026

Working here

Check your route before applying - Sherwood Forest (NG22 9DN
), isn't easily reached by public transport:

Closing date: 8th September 2026

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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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.

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