Event Elves

Event Summary

Winter Glow returns to the Three Counties Showground in Malvern as a major festive destination for families and friends this winter. The event blends indoor and outdoor experiences, including a covered ice rink, an illuminated light trail, a UV glow crazy golf course, and the Father Christmas Experience.

Job Summary

We are looking for confident and enthusiastic Event Elves to help bring the Father Christmas Experience to life alongside the wider event team.

This is a varied role with responsibilities varying between; welcoming families, interacting with visitors in character, supporting Father Christmas in the grotto, helping with present picking, keeping grotto timings on track, serving in Mrs Claus’ Bakery, or helping to keep the experience clean and tidy.

You will be expected to fully immerse yourself in the Elf role, confidently interact with children and adults, follow guidance from Event Managers and be willing to get stuck in wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and interact with visitors in a warm, friendly and engaging manner
• Fully immerse yourself in the Elf character and wear the provided costume
• Assist Father Christmas and Event Managers with the smooth running of the grottos
• Assist with selecting and preparing presents for children
• Help serve drinks and support activities in Mrs Claus’ Bakery
• Help with cleaning, tidying and resetting areas throughout the day, open and close
• Be prepared to assist across different areas of the Experience as required

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum age of 18
• A confident and friendly personality, comfortable interacting with all ages
• Ability to follow direction and guidance from Event Managers
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to get stuck in and assist with all aspects of the event
• Willingness to work in an agricultural barn environment in a range of winter weather conditions

Desirable:

• Previous experience in events, theatre, performance, hospitality or customer service
• Experience working with children, such as childcare, teaching or youth work

Working Hours & Conditions

• £13 per hour, all inclusive
• Applicants will be expected to work on a self-employed/freelance basis
• Shifts ranging from 5 to 12 hours
• On-site parking
• Roles are based within an agricultural barn, so you must be comfortable working in a range of winter weather conditions
• Full briefing and guidance will be provided before and throughout the event

To Apply

Please complete this form with your availability and CV: https://forms.gle/xbXccht3yzvvbXMh7

Deadline

Applications are ongoing, with shifts allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Have you completed the application form? Please do so here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYS8TnrRDGeKuvUYjCVFlTyAPZ-gdkiCcfqvBLI\_vjA9-gzA/viewform

Work Location: In person