At a Glance
- Tasks: Bring festive cheer to children and families as Santa during panto performances.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Glasgow King's Theatre this Christmas.
- Benefits: Earn £20 per hour while creating magical memories.
- Other info: Flexible hours from 21 Nov to 24 Dec, perfect for students!
- Why this job: Be the star of the show and spread joy this festive season.
- Qualifications: Experience in engaging with children and a warm-hearted personality.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 20 £ per hour.
We are looking for an experienced, friendly, warm-hearted Santa to bring extra magic to children in our VIP suite during performances of Glasgow King's annual panto from November up to, and including, Christmas Eve. You'll be the star of our VIP experience, creating unforgettable memories for children and families.
You'll meet families for 90 minutes before the show and again during the interval. You'll pose for photo opportunities and hand out special gifts. Sessions will range from 3.5 hours to 7 hours per day (depending on number of shows per day). You should be available for:
- 21 Nov - 14 Dec: all evening performances plus weekend matinees
- 15 - 24 Dec: all performances (matinees and evenings and the additional Relaxed performance)
Key responsibilities:
- Welcome children and families with a big smile and festive spirit.
- Listen to children's Christmas wishes and spread joy.
- Commit to performance continuity staying in character at all times during scheduled sessions.
- Pose for photos, deliver personalised messages, and manage crowd energy with ease.
- Hand out special gifts (from ATG Glasgow Theatres).
- Work closely with our 'elves' and Customer Experience Team to ensure smooth operations.
- To work within the venue and ATG Inspire health and safety standards.
- To operate in line with all ATG ENTERTAINMENT company policy.
We strive to listen, to learn and to change in order to ensure ATG Entertainment becomes a truly inclusive organisation. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible. If you'd like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please email for a confidential discussion.
Salary: £20 per hour
Santa (Freelance), Kings Theatre, 297 Bath Street employer: Ambassador Theatre Group
At ATG Glasgow Theatres, we pride ourselves on creating a magical and inclusive environment for both our employees and the families we serve. As a freelance Santa, you'll not only bring joy to children during the festive season but also be part of a supportive team that values diversity and encourages personal growth. With flexible hours and the opportunity to create unforgettable memories, working with us at the King's Theatre is a truly rewarding experience.
