As Santa, you'll deliver Christmas magic to the whole family through:

Bringing Christmas to life for every family who visits the grotto: greeting children and their families, listening to Christmas wish lists, posing for photos, and handing out gifts with the warmth, charm and festive spirit that makes each visit an inclusive experience they'll never forget.
Hosting our enchanting Santa's Breakfasts: welcoming families to magical mornings full of laughter and storytelling, turning breakfast at Dobbies into an unforgettable festive experience for children and grown-ups alike.
Acting as our ambassador of festive cheer at Santa Paws: bringing twinkling smiles to children, adults and four-legged friends alike.
Delivering a truly inclusive grotto experience: with training and support from your fellow Santas and Elves, adapting your approach to each visitor's individual needs and preferences, so every family, however they experience the grotto, gets a magical visit.

We're on the lookout for the real Santa Claus. You'll have a heart full of kindness, a laugh that rumbles like sleigh bells and a natural ability to make everyone you encounter, believe in the magic of Christmas.
A wonderful listener, a master storyteller, and endlessly patient: being intuitive with the different needs of those coming to see you (and not at all fazed by long wish lists or tricky questions).
Warm, jolly and full of festive cheer as well as calm, gentle, and full of genuine care : whether you're engaging with young children, grown adults or even dogs.
Punctual and reliable: ready for each shift in costume and character, helping keep the grotto looking magical throughout the day.
Previous panto, am-dram, customer service or event-hosting experience is a bonus, though not essential. Santa experience isn't required, just warmth and presence.

At Dobbies, we're proud to have a history dating back to 1865. We were founded by James Dobbie and are the only garden centre retailer to have stores in every nation across the UK.

Due to safeguarding, a PVG/Disclosure (Scotland) has to be completed & evidenced before your start date (we'll guide you through this, as it's just a few steps).
Right to work in the UK
Willingness to attend a short induction/training session before the grotto opens
Start Date from 9^th November
End Date 24^th December
If you are interested in staying with the team as a permanent Customer Advisor, this will depend on role availability in Dec/Jan
Generous annual leave entitlement. Use your holidays when you want with limited statutory days off required.
Treat yourself with generous uncapped discount across our stores with 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre and 10% off in our food halls.
Access to Wagestream: support your financial wellbeing, with ability to access earnings ahead of pay day, save for future and financial advice.
Access to Retail Trust: seek confidential support, access to a virtual GP, free counselling service and discounted retail rewards with our employee wellbeing platform.
Access to Dobbies Academy: continue your development with our eLearning platform and seasonal sessions like Santa School & North Pole Academy
Thriving culture; the Dobbies team are passionate, diverse and committed to making it work for our customers.

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