It's one seriously jolly job - Santa at Paultons Park. 

While the real Father Christmas is busy preparing for his busiest night of the year, the New Forest theme park is advertising for someone to help the big man hand out presents to deserving little boys and girls in Santa's Grotto.

Paultons is looking for someone jolly to join their team, ideally with a theatrical background or previous Santa experience.

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A spokesperson for Paultons, which recently won theme park of the year at an industry awards ceremony, said: "Christmas at Paultons Park is a wonderful time and our Santas help bring joy to our guests, young and old.

"Whether it be from telling Christmas stories as part of our entertainment programme or providing special meetings with family groups, our Santas have an opportunity to create memories that will last."

(Image: Paultons Park) Paultons is offering a competitive hourly rate for the job, advertised at jobs.paultonspark.co.uk

The successful candidate will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and be available on set Christmas opening days for Santa's Grotto in December. 

(Image: Paultons Park)