CHRISTMAS jobs are up for grabs this festive season with one garden centre looking for the perfect Santa.

Dobbies is on the hunt for Santa and his elves to work in the Hare Hatch store this festive season.

The garden centre is looking for the right candidates to fit the role and who can bring the Christmas magic to life for customers.

Applicants must love the spirit of Christmas to take on the role.

As well as working in the Grotto, Santa will also meet with family groups at Dobbies’ festive breakfast events.

The role will also see Santa meeting children with additional needs in the Quiet Grottos.

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Dobbies is working in partnership with Autism Together where sound and visual elements will be considered to help minimise anxiety.

Sarah Murray, partnership and events manager, said: “At Dobbies, we are committed to delivering memorable Christmas experiences and the role of Santa is vital to this. It’s a perfect role for enthusiastic individuals who love the spirit of Christmas and want to ensure family visits to our Hare Hatch store is perfect.”

Applicants are invited for the roles of Santa and elves, with a full training programme provided for those appointed.

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This year, Santa School has gone digital and successful applicants will have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in all things Christmas with Dobbies’ newly launched online learning platform.

Following the online course, the new team members will come into the store for the store-specific side of the training, including walk-rounds, Grotto familiarisation and store procedures.

Charity Autism Together will support on all skills required for the autism-friendly sessions.

To apply for the Santa role visit: https://careers.dobbies.com/performer-santa-85012.htm.

To apply for the Elves role visit: https://careers.dobbies.com/performer-elves-85014.htm.