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Seasonal roles

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Join the seasonal team helping bring Winter Light Experience to life at The Belfry this winter.

About us

Parallux is a new events company specialising in the creation of immersive seasonal experiences. Our flagship project is the launch of a brand-new Winter Light Trail at The Belfry Hotel & Resort.

We’re looking for enthusiastic and friendly people to join our seasonal team. From welcoming guests and helping bring the experience to life, to supporting the smooth running of the event behind the scenes, there are a variety of roles available throughout the season.

If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a busy environment and want to be part of something new and exciting, we’d love to hear from you.

Take a look at the roles below and find out where you could fit into the team.

Event StewardHelp welcome visitors, manage the event flow and support a safe, enjoyable experience across the site.

Event Steward - Winter Light Experience at The Belfry Hotel and Resort

Job type: Zero Hours Contract | 25 November 2026 - 2 January 2027, excluding Christmas Day

Hours: Typically 4:00pm - 10:00pm; times may vary. Evening and weekend work, with a minimum of 3 shifts per week.

Pay: £12.71 - £14.21

Location: The Belfry Hotel and Resort, Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 9PR

Work pattern: Be available for a minimum of 3 shifts per week, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts.

The role

  • Welcome visitors and help create a friendly environment.
  • Answer questions, provide directions and help manage queues and visitor flow.
  • Monitor restricted areas, support the car park and report safety concerns.
  • Assist guests who need additional help and support the wider event team.

About you

We are looking for friendly, reliable and customer-focused people. You should be calm and professional in busy situations, comfortable working outdoors in winter conditions, and able to work independently as part of a team.

Previous experience in event stewarding, customer service, hospitality, security, retail or visitor attractions would be beneficial but is not essential.

How to applySend your CV, availability and a short note about your interest in event steward.
Apply here
Bartender / Manager(s)Provide warm, efficient service while helping keep the bar clean, organised and running smoothly.

Bartender / Manager(s) - Winter Light Experience at The Belfry Hotel and Resort

Job type: Zero Hours Contract | 25 November 2026 - 2 January 2027, excluding Christmas Day

Hours: Typically 4:00pm - 10:00pm; times may vary. Evening and weekend work, with a minimum of 3 shifts per week.

Pay: £12.71 - £14.21

Location: The Belfry Hotel and Resort, Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 9PR

Work pattern: Be available for a minimum of 3 shifts per week, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts.

The role

  • Welcome visitors and provide friendly, efficient service.
  • Take and process orders, serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and bar snacks, and follow age-verification procedures.
  • Handle cash and card payments responsibly, restock supplies and keep the bar and surrounding areas clean.
  • Help with opening and closing, deal with queries and support the wider event team.

About you

We are looking for friendly, reliable people who are calm and professional with customers, comfortable working outdoors where required, and willing to get involved wherever needed.

Previous experience in a bar, hospitality, restaurant, cafe, events or customer service environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

How to applySend your CV, availability and a short note about your interest in bartender / manager(s).
Apply here
ActorsBring the Winter Light Experience to life as Santa, Mrs Claus or an elf across our actor-led installations.

Event Actor - Winter Light Experience at The Belfry Hotel and Resort

Job type: Zero Hours Contract | 24 November 2026 - 2 January 2027, excluding Christmas Day

Hours: Typically 4:00pm - 10:00pm; times may vary. Minimum 3 shifts per week, including evenings and weekends.

Pay: £90.00 - £100.00 per day

Location: The Belfry Hotel and Resort, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham

Casting: Santa, Mrs Claus and elves. Applicants must be aged 18 or over.

The role

  • Remain fully in character while welcoming and engaging guests through theatrical installations.
  • Follow character briefs, scripts, direction, performance timings and cues.
  • Improvise naturally with children and adults, adapting to different guests and situations.
  • Work closely with other performers and the wider event team, reporting issues when needed.

About you

We are looking for confident, enthusiastic and engaging performers who are comfortable improvising, taking direction, working in a team and working outdoors in winter conditions.

Previous experience in acting, theatre or immersive entertainment would be advantageous but is not essential. Formal acting qualifications are not required.

How to applySend your CV, availability and a short note about your interest in actors.
Apply here