Job Description

Oxford Castle & Prison are hiring an Evening Events Team Member for Halloween!

Oxford Castle & Prison, a site immersed in

over a thousand years of blood-chilling history

, is seeking bold souls to become

Seasonal Evening Events Team

for our infamous Spooky Tours. This theatrical experience combines comedy, history, and spine-tingling storytelling with special effects and a dash of the unexpected.

As an

Evening Events Team Member

, you will immerse yourself into the role of one of our costumed scare actors, bringing to life the bygone spirits of Oxford. Support our guiding team in unearthing tales of the morbid and mysterious stories of the city's most infamous characters, using a mix of dramatic storytelling, and high energy performance skills

We are looking for people who love to be centre stage--bags of energy and personality are a must. This is a unique opportunity to join a character-led team and bring ghostly tales to life while delivering an unforgettable experience.

We're looking for spirited team members with:

A passion for storytelling, theatre, or history A confident stage presence and a flair for performance Strong communication and improvisation skills The ability to command and entertain a crowd outdoors A professional and responsible mindset to guest care and safeguarding A team-playing attitude

In return, we offer:

Onsite paid script training with experienced team A unique platform to develop and showcase your performance skills A supportive, fun, and theatrical team environment Cashback on medical costs An additional day off for your birthday Shopping discounts and more... Flexibility- Evening work, late evening on Halloween, rehearsal at least once a week. Must have availability 24.10.25 - 31.10.25 due to the tours/performance running.
JOB DESCRIPTION ON THE CONTINUUM ATTRACTIONS WEBSITE

Contract:

0 hours a week, fixed term contract (September to October)

Hours:

Evening shifts only. Mandatory 4-hour training evenings once a week leading up to event. Event run 24th-31st October.

Salary:

12.60 per hour

Location:

Oxford City Centre

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Oxford OX1 1AY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person