Father Christmas Actor
Bolton Council Closing date: Sun, 27 Sep 2026
- Full time
- Under £10K
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
We are in search of a kind, cheerful, and generous Father Christmas actor, with an enhanced DBS, to spread Christmas cheer among our visitors at our traditional Christmas Grotto Experience. Visitors will be accompanied by parents, guardians or carers and will have the chance to sit with you, engage in festive conversation and receive their own gift.
Photographs will be taken and provided to all attendees to capture their magical moment. Costume (inc. Beard) will be provided (if you do not already own your own you wish to use) and a team of helpful elves will be on hand to manage the Grotto space and support all engagements.
The pay for this role will be £250.00 per day, totalling £1,500.00 for the entire project.
Please note that if successful we will also require you to provide your own Public Liability Insurance for up to 5 million British Pounds and an Enhanced DBS Certificate.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will deliver 6 days of activity at Smithills Hall, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 7NP on the following dates/times:
12th December | 9:00 - 17:00 (Estimate)
13th December | 9:00 - 17:00 (Estimate)
15th December | 10:00 - 18:30
18th December | 9:30 - 15:00
19th December | 9:00 - 17:00 (Estimate)
20th December | 9:00 - 17:00 (Estimate)
The 6 days of activity will be confirmed post recruitment and are focused on:
3 days of activity for ages 0-16
1 day of activity for 'My First Father Christmas' ages 0-3
1 day of activity for SEND children
1 day of activity for SEND Adults
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Father Christmas Actor
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Performer
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 27 Sep 2026
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Location:
North West
How to Apply
To express interest in this role please submit the following to [email protected] with the subject 'Application: Father Christmas’:
1. Expression of interest: A short paragraph detailing why you are applying for this role and what you think you could bring to the role
2. Detail or previous work: Submitted as a CV for body of text, let us know if you have experience as Father Christmas or another role, where this was completed and your audiences
3. Images: 2-3 Images of yourself in role as Father Christmas
4. Notice of any PLI held and Enhanced DBS Certificate (If available): A document outlining your PLI cover clearly detailing cover amount, and Your DBS details (Certificate number, surname on certificate and D.O.B)
Deadline: 23:59 on 27/09/2026
If you have questions prior to application please email [email protected] with your query
- Contact name: Bolton Council
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Bolton Council
Bolton Council is the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England, and is part of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.