Santa - Grotto
Location: Brigg
Contract type: Temporary
Hours: Full Time
Hours: Various Hours Per Week 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 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 meet with Santa.
Your role will involve Greeting families, listening to children’s wishes, posing for photos, eating provided breakfast with the families and maintaining the iconic Santa image throughout all interaction.
We would like to hear from those who love the spirit of Christmas to wear the special red suit and deliver the magic of Christmas to our customers of all ages.
As Santa, and alongside your team of elves, you will be responsible for creating memorable visits by talking to children within one of our magical grottos.
From the moment you step into the suit you will become Santa himself. asking children about their Christmas list, you'll have the confidence to spread happiness and fulfil the imagination of children of all ages.
This will Involve late nights & early mornings must be able to work Saturdays and Sunday.
Experience would be preferred.
Must be able to commit to working throughout December.
Santa Requirements:
A warm enthusiastic personality
The ability to laugh in a jolly way -HO HO HO
Exceptional communication skills
Outstanding customer service
Have stage presence and showmanship.
Attention to detail.
Bonus points if you look like the man himself!
To apply:
Please email your CV to:
Ben Tomlinson Garden Centre Manager
[email protected]
Applications close Monday 7th September 2026
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
