Seasonal Event Characters
Bents Garden & Home — Bents Garden and Home, Glazebury, Warrington
Join a friendly retail events team delivering memorable seasonal experiences for visitors. This role brings character-led entertainment to life across our site and plays a key part in creating welcoming, family-focused occasions that support the customer experience and store events programme.
Purpose of the role
To perform as seasonal characters at public events, engaging children and adults with safe, energetic interactions, simple performances and photo opportunities. You will help create a positive atmosphere that encourages visitors to enjoy the event and spend time on-site.
Key responsibilities
- Perform scripted and improvised character interactions with visitors, maintaining energy and authenticity for the duration of shifts.
- Follow briefing notes and event schedules to deliver activities, meet-and-greets and short appearances on time.
- Maintain costume care and hygiene standards, including safe dressing and undressing procedures.
- Work with event and retail colleagues to manage queues, photo areas and crowd flow safely and courteously.
- Communicate clearly with supervisors about any costume, health or welfare issues that affect performance.
- Contribute to setting up and clearing props or simple set pieces when required.
Essential skills and experience
- Comfortable performing in character for sustained periods and interacting with children and families.
- Good verbal communication and the ability to follow scripts and directions accurately.
- Reliable timekeeping and the ability to work evenings, weekends and peak seasonal dates as required.
- Basic physical fitness and stamina to wear costumes and stand or move for shifts.
- Right to work in the UK and any legally required clearances for working with children, where applicable.
Desirable skills and experience
- Previous experience in live events, character work, theatre, hospitality or customer-facing roles.
- Experience following costume-care and safety procedures.
- First-aid training or crowd-management experience.
Qualifications
- No formal qualifications are required for many seasonal character roles; proven performance or customer-service experience is typically preferred.
What we offer
Part-time seasonal employment with a role that suits candidates seeking flexible, event-focused work. Pay: £9.00 to £12.71 per hour depending on role and experience. Typical benefits for this kind of position may include an organised induction, on-the-job training, a friendly team environment, and staff discounts consistent with retail employer practice. Exact terms and any additional benefits will be confirmed if you are offered a role.
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Seasonal Event Characters in Warrington employer: Van Voorden Foundry
Van Voorden Foundry in Warrington is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and employee well-being. With competitive pay and a range of benefits including annual leave, discounts, and training opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in a dynamic environment. The proactive approach to maintenance ensures that every team member plays a vital role in the smooth operation of the site, making it a rewarding place to work.
