Santa Claus/Actor Role

About the Role

We are looking for warm, charismatic individuals to step into the iconic role of Santa Claus this Christmas season. Working as part of a team of Santas, you’ll help keep the magic of Christmas alive for every child and family who visits.

In this role, you are Santa — the one and only — delivering unforgettable festive experiences in a fun, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Bringing the magic of Santa Claus to life through engaging, authentic performances
• Creating memorable, joyful experiences for children and families
• Working collaboratively as part of a team of Santa performers
• Learning and operating a simple in-grotto camera system
• Maintaining high energy and consistency throughout busy periods
• Taking direction, following guidance, and adapting performance as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Playing age 35–75 preferred
• A genuine love for Christmas and festive storytelling
• Confident, friendly, and great with children and families
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work alongside multiple Santas
• Willingness to learn basic technical skills (camera system operation)
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Ability to think on your feet
• Ability to take feedback and continuously improve performance

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Full Santa costume provided
• Full training provided (performance + technical systems)
• A fun, festive, and supportive working environment
• Opportunity for further seasonal work throughout the year

You must be happy for us to run a full DBS check on your behalf.
You must also be self employed registered with a UTR number.

If you’re ready to embody the spirit of Christmas and create magical moments every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and become Santa this Christmas!

Job Types: Temporary, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 6 weeks

Pay: £100.00-£250.00 per day

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person