Animation Host – Northumberland, TD15 2PA
Position: Animation Host Type: Full Time/Seasonal, fortnightly-paid, PAYE contract Pay Rates: £12.21 per hour (prior to accommodation, tax and national insurance deductions) Start dates vary depending on role – The contract ends Nov 2026. Join our One Great Team here at Haven as an Animation Host! Are you passionate about entertainment and eager to build your skills in a fun, fast-paced environment? We are looking for enthusiastic Animation Hosts to join our Entertainment Team. Whether it be performing in Haven’s industry-leading theatrical productions or bringing-to-life innovative events and experiences. Haven provides a professional collaborative platform for individuals to excel within the industry, so if you’re passionate about performing and ready to showcase your talent, we’d love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities – Supporting in the delivery of daytime & evening events. – Performing as an Actor within Haven’s interactive adventure show; ‘Dinosaur Explorers’. – Performing as a costume animator/actor within Haven’s ‘Seaside Squad’ events. – Performing as an actor/puppeteer within Haven’s ‘Avenue Q-style’ puppet show. – Light entertainment duties including tech, meet & greets and guest interaction. *All roles may also be required to deliver photoshoots & PR exercises. Additionally, All roles be required to support in the delivery of Owner/charity events. Requirements Whilst we will provide the training and support required to ensure you are great at what you do – Candidates should have a keen interest in entertainments and a passion to develop their skills within the industry. – Confidence and the ability to engage with guests of all ages is essential. – Basic dancing, presenting and animation skills are desirable. – Our cast members are required to work 6 days per week – Hours will include evenings and weekends. Working hours are approximately 39 hours per week. *Successful candidates will be required to provide ‘right to work’ documents to confirm they are 18+ and can legally work in the UK. Additionally, successful candidates will be required to undergo, and satisfactorily complete, an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work.
What We Offer – An inclusive, supportive work environment. – Comprehensive training and ongoing support. – Career development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications. – Exclusive team perks, including up to 50% off on-park dining, 20% discounts on Haven Holidays and in-store purchases, free access to our facilities, savings at national brands and retailers, and so much more!
How to Apply We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
To get started, click apply now and answer a few quick questions, which should take 5 minutes. Once submitted, a member of our team will be in touch.
For support or adjustments during the application, contact us at: resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk
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