Frozen Pond Assistant

ROLE OVERVIEW

Ice Skating is a must-do when visiting Lapland and our Ice Rink team make sure that ‘Father Christmas’ Frozen Pond’ is an enjoyable and safe experience for all guests, regardless of their age or ability!

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety management of the ice rink, ensuring guests are using the facility in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Pro-actively manage the condition of the ice rink, ensuring that the ice surface is maintained to standard through the operational day.
• Manage the issue and collection office skates, safeguarding guests’ personal belongings and storing them appropriately.
• Deliver a world-class service to guests, ensuring that any issues are resolved in-the-moment, with a touch of Lapland magic!

Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour

Where is LaplandUK?

Lapland Manchester is based at Capesthorne Hall, Congleton Road, Macclesfield, SK11 9JY

Key Dates:

• PAID TRAINING: Your training plan will vary depending on your role. Training will take place on select dates between the end of October 2026 and the beginning of November 2026.
• LIVE EVENT: In 2026, Lapland London (Ascot) will open on Saturday 7th November through to 24th December.

Benefits:

• Free hot meal per day
• Free coffee, tea and soft drinks
• 20% discount in LaplandUK retail shops on selected dates
• Holiday pay paid at end of contract

Customer Facing Role Requirements Where the Worker is in costume, will be expected to: 

• Remove all jewellery and piercings (no clear replacements) - this includes tooth gems/grills.
• Have neatly groomed, natural coloured hair, and as an elf, have all long hair in plaits.
• If worn, religious head coverings must be a neutral colour of brown, beige, or navy.
• Arrive on shift with none or natural make-up (foundation if worn must look like your natural skin tone); minimal mascara, no false eye lashes and no false or painted nails.
• No tattoos are permitted from the collar bone up for all customer facing roles. In addition, no tattoos are permitted below elbow for Food & Beverage, and 2 inches below elbow for all other customer facing roles on site
• Leave all watches, including smart watches and phones securely in your locker.

Please note we require a minimum commitment of 3 shifts per week.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship.

Lapland reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any time. Due to the high number of applications being received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. 

Lapland is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.