Job Description
Great Grottos are the UK leaders in Christmas Grottos.
We interview, hire and support Santas & Elves. We are putting together our events & recruitment team of new starters...
Experience is not needed.
What We Do:
Great Grottos operate Christmas Grottos in major Shopping Centres. We are industry leaders, employing 100's of amazing Santas and Elves to handout our presents to children across the UK.
We have Event Coordinator positions available. Experience is not needed!
• Location - Dorking head office in Surrey
• Period - Oct to 24th Dec
• Experience - Not necessary
Role:
• Assisting in the day-to-day running of the office.
• Answering the phone.
• Booking Elf and Santa applicants for interview.
• Recording information on applicants.
• Helping Grotto applicants, staff and customers with their queries.
• Following up staff for their employment contracts.
• General administrative and office based tasks.
• Taking school bookings
• Preparing costumes for delivery.
• General errands for the office
Training:
The role changes each month. Our excellent training programme is step-by-step and changes as you and the role develop.
This is great opportunity for those looking to develop their CV in Events, Recruitment, HR or Office Admin.
Company Spirit:
We recruit a new Event Coordinator team each year. We have two core values which everyone shares; helping one another, and caring about the end product.
Benefits:
• Event management experience
• Offices experience
• Learning national recruitment strategies
• Behind the scenes interview processes
• Offering Elf jobs and learning about HR
• Fun & engaging office environment
Your Key Strengths:
• Willing to learn new skills
• Enthusiasm to talk to people
• Organised approach to work
• Punctual & reliable
No previous specific experience is necessary. Full training is provided.
Hours:
Oct: +.30am – 5pm, Mon to Fri
Nov & Dec: 6 days a week, 8.30am – 5pm (to include 1 day on the weekend)
Lunch break up to 1 hour
Apply now for an interview & find out more about the role.
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship, Graduate, Internship
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: £11.50 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/10/2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Events Office Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Office Assistant Jobs sector. This role in Dorking offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Office Assistant Jobs is a plus.
