Christmas temp jobs Bristol: everywhere hiring people to play Santa and his elves and how much you could earn

Fancy donning a red suit and spreading festive cheer while earning some extra cash this Christmas?

If you think you could pass as Father Christmas or one of his helpers, you could take home up to £12.50 an hour.

There are plenty of firms in and around Bristol looking for someone to play the big man himself, and others seeking Christmas elves to add to the roster, too.

You can apply for all these jobs right now - they’re all listed on the Indeed website.

Santa and elf jobs you can apply for in and near Bristol

Farrington’s Farm - Christmas actors including Santa and elves

Job type: Fixed term - 3rd/4th, 10th/11th and 17th/18th December from 9am to 4pm

Where: Farrington’s Farm Shop and Cafe, Gurney BS39 6UB

Salary: £115 per day

The job advert on Indeed says: “This isn’t a meet and greet, but more of an acting position with a loose script, lots of improvisation and silliness.

“ Do you have experience of working with children, are you full of energy and most importantly, do you love Christmas? Then this might be the perfect job for you.”

Apply on the Indeed website.

Great Grottos Ltd (Cribbs Causeway) - Santa

Job type: Seasonal temporary - 10/8 hour shifts Monday to Friday, some weekends

Where: John Lewis, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol BS34 5DG

Salary: £12 an hour

The job advert on Indeed says: “Don’t look like Santa? Don’t worry! Our Santa costumes are amazing. We give you full training. You’ll be unrecognisable. And, feel just like the big man!

“Many of our Santas begin with no experience. We train over 200 each year to work in Shopping & Garden Centres Grottos. Age is no restriction. It’s personality that counts.”

Apply on the Indeed website.

Toby Carvery - Santa

Job type: Part-time, various hours available weekdays and weekends

Where: Toby Carvery, Bradley Stoke and Almondsbury, Bristol

Salary: Undisclosed, plus employee discount of 33%

The job advert on Indeed says: “As Santa at Toby Carvery - Almondsbury you will spread festive cheer and create memories families treasure forever.

“You’ll bring the magic to breakfast with Santa, delivering gifts and putting smiles on faces with your joyous personality.

“If you love Christmas as much as we do, we want to hear from you.”

Apply on the Indeed website.

Dobbies Garden Centre - Santa

Job type: Part-time, 8-30 hours per week

Where: Dobbies Garden Centre, Shepton Mallet BA4 4PE

Salary: Undisclosed

The job advert on Indeed says: “The excitement and theatre of Christmas is wonderful for children. It’s an exciting and captivating time of year and at the heart of the experience is Santa and his trusted elves.

“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.”

Apply on the Indeed website.

Ocean and Space Adventurers - Santa Claus and Christmas elves

Job type: Four week contract, number of shifts available

Where: Ocean and Space Adventurers, Cheddar BS27 3EB and Taunton TA2 6BB

Salary: £12.50 an hour

The job advert on Indeed says: “Ocean Adventurers and Space Adventurers children’s indoor play sites are looking for an amateur or professional actor/entertainer to play the roles of Santa and Santa’s Elves for our Christmas workshops and grottoes this year.

“Our Christmas experiences really bring the magic to life. From magical Christmas workshop activities, festive cheer galore and a special snow finale make our 2.5 hour experiences stand out amongst other grottos.”

Apply on the Indeed website.