Santa's Elves / Seasonal Characters (fixed-term)

Every year our villages fall under a captivating spell and transform into an enchanting Winter Wonderland. With twinkling lights, glittering decorations and Santa’s Woodland Workshop, the forest comes alive with the anticipation of Christmas.

SANTA’S ELVES / SEASONAL CHARACTERS | €12.90 per hour

Becoming one of Santa’s Elves is a truly magical task. It’s not just about helping children feel at ease with the wonderful experience of seeing Santa, it’s about keeping the spirit of Christmas alive which means good will, fantastic customer service and always looking for an opportunity to make people smile.

The role is as diverse as it is magical, our Elves play a key role in delivering lots of seasonal activities, so you could be meeting and greeting in Santa’s Woodland Workshop, entertaining our guests with elfish antics in the Winter Wonderland Village, supporting with Santa’s Parade or helping deliver our Brunch with Santa experience.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to undergo Garda Vetting.  This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence. 

HOURS OF WORK

Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 24th December 2024.

We have various full and part-time contracts available with a variety of shift patterns. Flexibility will be required as our village is open 365 days of the year, so you may need to be able to work some evenings and weekends on a rota basis.

(Some contracts may be available until the end of February to support our Winter Forest Lights experience)

ABOUT YOU

We're seeking individuals who love the festive season and can bring that joy and enthusiasm to our guests.

Essential requirements:

• Excellent communication and ability to build rapport with both children and adults
• Naturally cheerful, outgoing and enthusiastic
• Energy and resilience
• Ability to perform under pressure

Desirable requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Previous acting / entertainment experience

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.