Work at the Museum
Coventry Transport Museum is part of the Culture Coventry charitable trust - occasionally we need to recruit new staff to the team, and we look for self-motivated and forward-thinking people.
Even if you are based behind the scenes, you need to be comfortable working with or around visitors in an environment where creating the right atmosphere is everything. Everyone in the team plays an active part in delivering our fantastic attraction to visitors.
All of our vacancies can be found listed here when they arise, but if you can’t wait to get involved why not check out our Volunteering Programme.
People from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds, disabled, deaf and neurodivergent people are underrepresented in our workforce, so we particularly encourage applications from candidates in these groups.
Current Opportunities:
Santa (Casual)
Reference Number: CCT078
Closing Date: 5th November 2025
Department: Operations
Location: Coventry Transport Museum
Hours: Casual hours (Temporary Contract)
Rate of Pay: £20 per hour
About the role:
We are looking for an individual to play the role of Santa for our vintage Sleigh Ride Experience at Coventry Transport Museum. Assisted by a team of Elves you will be responsible for creating memorable visits.
Main duties include:
- Greet Visitors on arrival into the Grotto while promoting the excitement of meeting Santa.
- Communicate with children and their families throughout the experience.
- Maintain the persona of Santa throughout the visitor’s experience, wearing the costume provided.
- Have your photo taken with visitors when requested.
- Ensure compliance with and understanding of all Health & Safety policies and requirements relevant to the position.
- Have a passion for Christmas and understand the importance of the role of Santa to children, demonstrating the required behaviours with confidence & enthusiasm.
- To be positive and flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude, to ensure a memorable experience for visitors
We are looking for candidates who:
Ideally have previous experience of playing the role of Santa in a grotto setting or working with children. You must have a passion for working with children and families, have a passion for Christmas and understand the importance of the role to children, and demonstrate the required behaviours with confidence and enthusiasm. You must have good communication skills, are positive and flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude to ensure a memorable experience for visitors.
Full training and Santa Costumes are provided, so if you can add the right ‘ho ho ho’ to our Christmas cheer, apply today and join in this year’s magical experience. There are various hours available for both morning and afternoon shifts, predominantly Saturday and Sunday from mid-November to 23rd December 2025.
CV Life is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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