❄️ Santa ❄️

Our Spectacular Christmas Grotto is visited by large numbers of children and their parents every year to absorb the magic and enchantment of Christmas, fulfilling their dream of meeting our very own Santa.  
 
The successful candidates should ideally be able to demonstrate some expertise of operating in a busy entertainment environment; a knowledge which is likely to have been acquired within the hospitality industry.  
 
Training is provided to ensure you feel fully equipped and ready to take on this prestigious role on the Village. 
 
Our perfect match will possess the following essential attributes: 

• A warm and enthusiastic personality  
• The ability to laugh in a jolly way – Ho Ho Ho! 
• Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal skills 
• Outstanding customer service 
• Resilience and ability to work effectively in a busy environment. 
• Pro-active with excellent follow through on tasks 
• Good time management and organisational skills 
• Attention to detail  
• Excellent personal presentation 
• Have stage presence and showmanship  
• Able to establish and maintain a character through role play  

This post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  
 
Availability: 
We have multiple temporary positions from 1st October 2025 until 1st January 2026, offering a minimum of 16 hours over 1 month, varied hours each week. Shifts will vary from 4 hours to 8 hours in duration and will be between the start time of 9.30am and an end time of 9pm.   
 
Full flexibility to work weekdays and weekends is essential. 
 
Please note – You will not be expected to work Christmas Day.  
 
Salary: 
£15 per hour. 
 
Employee Benefits: 
Our dedicated employees benefit from a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits*, including: 

• Complimentary Health Club Membership (following a qualifying period) and discounted Membership for partners 
• Complimentary Annual Health Check 
• Free annual Aqua Thermal Journey 
• Four Health Club family day passes per year for friends and family  
• 35% discount at all Ribby Hall Village eateries 
• 35% discount off The Spa’s Aqua Thermal Journey and Treatments 
• Staff Card Loyalty Points 
• Preferential rates for self-catering accommodation 
• 10% discount on Ribby Hall Village Nursery costs  
• Access to a variety of health and wellbeing schemes, including Medicash membership 
• Personal uniform 
• Automatic enrolment pension scheme  
• Cycle to Work scheme  
• Employee long service rewards 
• Reward and recognition scheme 
• Employee Referral Programme  
• Annual Employee Celebration 
• Based in over 130 acres of beautiful countryside 
  *subject to terms and conditions 

Closing date for applications:  1st October 2025 
 
This position may close early if applicant numbers permit.   
  
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability