Work as Santa or as an elf: 10 great Christmas jobs to apply for now

Shops and businesses across the region are currently gearing themselves up for the busiest time of the year.

And Christmas is when retails businesses, large and small, put out the call in a bid to get some extra help.

Festive jobs can be a great way to boost your income, improve your CV and potentially get your foot in the  door for future work.

We he have put together 10 jobs which are currently being advertise on jobs site indeed.co.uk

And for those of you who really love to get into the Christmas spirit, there is an opportunity work as a Santa Claus – or as one of his elves.

There are also festive opportunities to work at Royal Mail, Smyths Toys and Poundland.

Read below the top 10 jobs to apply for this Christmas across the region.

Selfridges – Birmingham

 

Selfridges is looking for a candidate to fill a Christmas Sales Associates role.

The company is looking for someones who embraces the festive spirit.

The role of the successful candidate will be to ensure that Selfridges is the ultimate Christmas destination.

The role will be part time.

The company is looking for committed, passionate and kind team players with a positive attitude that enjoy interacting with people and exude the confidence to share their Christmas spirit.

To apply for the job click here

New Look – Sutton Coldfield

New look is recruiting for Christmas sales advisor roles in Sutton Coldfield.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the team with replenishment of stock, unpacking deliveries, undertaking transactions at the till point and showcasing products to customers.

You will obviously need a love of fashion.

Candidates will need to be flexible from November until January.

To apply for the role click here

Poundland – Oldbury

 

Poundland is looking to fill temporary positions starting soon and lasting until the end of December.

If you’re passionate about customer service and pride yourself in maintaining the highest of standards, then Poundland would like to talk to you.

Poundland at Oldbury want to recruit sales assistants.

You will need to be friendly, welcoming and helpful.

Roles include responding efficiently to till queues to ensure customer satisfaction at all times and process till transactions securely, quickly and accurately.

You will also have to deliver effective product availability, and replenish stock as directed as well as other duties.

You’ll need to be as flexible as possible in the hours you can work.

To apply for a role click here

Father Christmas and Elf roles at Kingfisher Shopping Centre, Redditch

You could spend the Christmas period entertaining kids by dressing up as Father Christmas or as an elf.

The jobs are available at the Kingfisher Shopping Centre in Redditch.

Clearly you will have to love Christmas and have a fun and cheerful personality.

The jobs are being offered by Real Grottos, UK leaders in the professional management of Christmas Grottos and a top employer of Santas nationwide.

 

The company is looking for a man over the age of 28 to play the role of Father Christmas.

There will be full training given to both Father Christmas and his elves and you will be assisted with clever techniques and fun dialogue.

You will be responsible for creating memorable visits by talking to children, handing out presents and wearing professional sized costumes.

A DBS check will be conducted, paid for by Great Grottos.

Good hourly rates of pay with wages paid fortnightly. Flexible shifts available

Apply by calling Recruitment Team Manager, Jacquie Tighe, on 01306 886 989 or click here to go to the website

Patisserie Valerie – Birmingham

Patisserie Valerie with a base in New Street Come has Christmas assistant vacancies.

New team members to join our store over the busy Christmas period.

The positions are zero hour temporary contracts and evenig and weekend work will be required.

The more availability you have across seven days, the more hours you will be offered.

You can apply for a role by clicking here

Sports Direct  Temporary Sales Assistant – Yardley

There is an opportunity to snap up Sports Direct temporary sales assistant positions over the festive period at Yardley.

Successful candidates can earn up to £8.25 as well as commission.

The job will be very fast paced over the Christmas period and successful applicants must have the drive to earn as much as they can.

Benefits include a 20% staff discount and flexible working shifts.

To apply click here

Lush – Birmingham

 

Lush is offering a festive opportunity for sales assistants.

The cosmetics company, which has a base in New Street, wants applicants who have at least four full days availability between 9am-10pm and be aged over 16.

Due to the nature of the role, holidays cannot be taken from mid November to the end of December. And ALL of the team are required to work either Christmas Eve or Boxing Day.

Successful sales assistants will be required to bring a positive, upbeat energy to the shop floor, with in-depth knowledge of its products and ingredients, while representing the ethics and values which Lush represent.

Lush say ideal candidates will be customer focused with a motivated, positive attitude. They will be organised and observant, ready to connect with many different visitors from around the world and comfortable working in a busy environment.

To apply for a role click here

Royal Mail

Royal Mail is currently looking for Christmas Casuals at  its North West Midlands Mail Centre in Wolverhampton.

The role will include unloading mail and parcels from vans, moving them around warehouses and then sorting them so they arrive at their destination safely.

You will have to work to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment, be flexible and adaptable to work on various tasks during a shift and push trolleys (up to 250kgs). Standing for long periods will need to be comfortable for you.

Pay is between £8.21 per hour (days) to £9.01 per hour (nights).

Royal Mail offers a range of shifts, so finding something that suits you should be simple.

There may also be part time shifts available.

To apply for a role click here

Sales Assistant – Smyths Toys – Longbridge

 

Smyths Toys is looking for sales asistants over the festive period,

As a Sales Assistant you will be expected to provide a high level of customer service, ascertain customers’ needs and wants and work as part of a fast paced and dynamic team.

Your duties will include keeping the store clean and tidy, packing shelves and merchandise and working on the tills.

You will need to be flexible when it comes to your hours of work.

You will be paid between £5 and £8.50 per hour and be based at Longbridge.

To apply click here

Amazon – Rugeley

 

Amazon is currently recruiting seasonal warehouse associates. You could work as a handler, picker or packer helping dispatch parcels.

Successful candidates will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

You may have worked in a similar factory setting before, such as a Royal Mail or Tesco Warehouse. You will bring a true commitment to customer service and a keen desire to help to deliver a first-class Amazon experience.

You can earn £9.50 per hour (days) to £11.71 per hour (nights).

 

You will work fixed shift patterns so you always know when you’ll be working – weekdays, weekends, full time or part time (where applicable), day shifts and night shifts.

Full training will be provided on site.

To apply for a role click here