Santa’s Lapland Stage Manager – Updated Package

Santa's Lapland


Job Summary

Santa’s Lapland are recruiting for a Stage Manager to work on an immersive theatrical experience situated in the far north of Finland, hidden in the snowy forests of Saariselkä, more than 200km above the Arctic Circle, where we give families a Christmas like no other.

Job Description

Santa’s Lapland is looking for a Stage Manager to ensure a smooth running of the production elements over the Magic site. The Stage Manager will be responsible for managing the day to day running of Santa’s Lapland throughout rehearsals and onsite performances. They will work closely with the Santa’s Lapland wider team and external suppliers to head-up the stage management department, run show plots, schedule/run rehearsals, and plan/supervise maintenance calls.

The Magic sites will have an average number of 450 guests experiencing the activity centre per day. It has a company of 27 elf performers. We are looking for a stage manager who has experience in coordinating a large group of performers.

Fee: We offer an employment package which includes your salary, return flights from the UK (Stansted), accommodation, insurance and thermal snow suits & boots.

  • The salary for this role is 14.79 Euros per hour on a Finnish contract.
  • This contract is based on an average of 40 hours per week (average 591.60 euros per week)
  • You will be subject to tax in Finland where applicable.
  • You will also receive an additional placement fee of £1,250 across the contract (This averages out across the 8 week run at approximately £156.25 a week on top of your salary).
  • This contract is based on an average of 40 hours per week
  • You will work 6 days a week with one full day off per working week. You are paid for the hours you work.
  • There are additional supplements on Sundays, Finnish Bank holidays and for evening work on top of this.

Job Requirements

This position is based overseas in Lapland, Finland. In order to work in Finland you will be required to obtain a Seasonal Work Certificate if you are a non-EU passport holder. Santas Lapland will help you with this process but you must meet the requirements for this including having your available
Schengen Days for the length of the contract.
Santas Lapland will provide an employment package including accommodation, flights, insurance, uniform & visa costs for the duration of the contract in Finland.

You must be free for the entire duration of the following:

  • Outbound travel to Finland will be on the 5th November from London Stansted to Lapland.
  • Performance season (Based in Saariselka, Lapland) is from the 5th November – 29th December 2025.
  • Return travel to the UK on the 29th December.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Santa’s Lapland Stage Manager – Updated Package
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 20 Oct 2025

  • Location:

    International

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