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 | €15.55 per hour

• Center Parcs Longford Forest, Ballymahon, County Longford
• Fixed-term contract until 24th December 2024

The trepidation and excitement of Christmas is magical for all children. It’s a wonderful time of the year and at the heart of their experience is Santa. Every year he sees thousands of children and each time they leave with smiles on their faces.
From the moment you step into the red suit you’ll be totally focused on the job at hand, regaling stories from the North Pole and asking children about their Christmas list. Whatever question they ask, you’ll ensure that the magic is sprinkled and the anticipation of Christmas Eve heightened.
Santa is required to work in a variety of areas so you could be greeting families in the Wonderland Workshop or engaging with children and their families in our restaurant during the popular Brunch with Santa activity.
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 fixed-term, 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 weekends on a rota basis.
ABOUT YOU
Your confident, kind and jolly nature will be backed by the ability to say “Ho, Ho, Ho” with plenty of enthusiasm. You will also need to be able to engage and build a rapport with people of all ages.
Essential requirements:

• Excellent communication and ability to build rapport with both children and adults
• Naturally cheerful, outgoing and enthusiastic
• Ability to play the role of Santa with a high degree of energy and professionalism
• Ability to perform under pressure

Desirable requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Previous customer care experience
• Knowledge of sign language

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:

• Free day passes to bring your friends and family in to Center Parcs
• Free use of our leisure facilities including discounted access for you and your friends and family to the Spa
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• 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

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.
Interviews to be held: Ongoing
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
At Center Parcs, everyone’s welcome.
We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: €15.55 per hour
Application question(s):

• Do you currently reside in Ireland?
• Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Center Parcs Longford Forest for this job?
• Have you made an unsuccessful application for a position with us within the last 6 months?
• Please tell us which days of the week you are available to work.
• How many hours are you looking to work each week?
• If your application is successful, please tell us how you will be getting to work?

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person