At a Glance
- Tasks: Bring joy to families by embodying Santa Claus and creating magical experiences.
- Company: Join the UK's largest family-owned garden centre group, British Garden Centres.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, free parking, and negotiable pay based on experience.
- Other info: Ideal for those with acting experience or a natural Santa look!
- Why this job: Spread Christmas cheer and make unforgettable memories for children and families.
- Qualifications: Warm personality, great communication skills, and a love for the festive spirit.
The predicted salary is between 9.9 - 12.1 £ per hour.
Location: Charlbury
Hours: Temporary, Part Time - Fully flexible including weekends.
About Us: British Garden Centres is the UK’s largest family-owned garden centre group, with 80 centres nationwide. Founded by the Stubbs family, the business has grown rapidly through significant expansion and acquisitions, evolving from its first site at Woodthorpe Garden Centre into a national brand.
This is an exciting time of year as we provide a legendary Christmas experience where we run a wonderful meet with Santa, which will be as magical as ever this year. We are looking for a warm, jolly, and charismatic individual to embody the spirit of Santa Claus. You will support the magical experience for children and families, being the guest of honour during our breakfast & tea with Santa.
Your role will involve:
- Greeting families
- Listening to children’s wishes
- Posing for photos
- Eating provided breakfast with the families
- Maintaining the iconic Santa image throughout all interactions
Santa Requirements:
- A warm enthusiastic personality
- The ability to laugh in a jolly way - HO HO HO
- Exceptional communication skills
- Outstanding customer service
- Stage presence and showmanship
- Attention to detail
- Greet children and adults courteously, creating a magical and memorable visit
- Listen patiently to Christmas wishes and maintain an authentic, warm persona
- Hand out seasonal presents and work alongside helper elves
- Maintain an open and friendly posture for family photo opportunities
- Naturally cheerful, kind, gentle, and enthusiastic about the Christmas spirit
- Ability to sit for long periods, interact dynamically, and remain upbeat during peak holiday hours
- Formal acting or customer care experience is helpful
- Bonus points if you look like the man himself!
What we Offer:
- Benefits include free car parking
- Rate of pay negotiable depending on experience
Applications close Wednesday 26th August 2026. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.
Santa Claus in Chipping Norton employer: British Garden Centres
British Garden Centres in Ambleside offers a vibrant work environment where team collaboration and customer satisfaction are at the heart of our operations. As a family-run business, we prioritise employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that our staff feel valued and empowered. Join us to be part of a community that not only drives sales but also fosters a culture of excellence and care for both our customers and team members.
