Scare Team (Actor / Gymnast / Circus Performer / Make-up Artist)

Department
Events, Halloween – Trail of Terror

Location
Colchester Zoological Society (CZS)

Employment Type
Temporary

Dates
16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 28th, 30th and 31st October 2026

Working Hours
5:00pm to no later than 11:30pm (finishing time may vary), minimum of 3 nights

Salary
Dependent on age bracket

Closing Date
31st August 2026

You must be 18 or over to apply for role within our Scare Team. Any applicants under the age of 18 years will not be considered.

If you are interested in applying for a role within our Scare Team, please complete the Application Form below and send to events@colchesterzoo.org

By joining the Scare Team, you will be responsible for scaring people to their core, on one of our four themed sections: The Strange & Unworldly, The Circus of Forgotten Performers, Twisted Fairy Tales and The Surge. All of the roles are energetic roles where you will need to scare and then reset, ready for the next group of visitors. We require energy, enthusiasm and dedication to each role to provide an amazing experience for all our visitors.

  • Roles available include Acting / Gymnastic Skills / Circus Performer / Make-up Artist
  • No previous acting or scare experience required.
  • Scaring visitors in assigned zones along the Trail of Terror.
  • CZS Health & Safety and the Code of Code must be adhered to.

Actors will be required to act out scare scenes in small groups with fellow applicants. These scenes will be approximately 2-5 mins and performed in front of the other applicants. Thsi will aid us in choosing successful applicants to join the Scare Team.

  • Crazy Lab Techs / Stranger Things characters / Doctors / Nurses
  • Circus Ring Masters / Snake Charmer / Fortune Teller / Mermaid / Sea Monster / Contortionist
  • Snow White / Alice in Wonderland / 3 Little Pigs / Werewolves
  • Army Officers / Purge Characters / Zombies

and more…

Additional theme elements will be provided to enhance characters (costumes, masks, props and make-up).

Working Environment

  • CZS is a non-smoking environment and smoking is not permitted by members of staff whilst on the premises.
  • CZS is an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits

  • Scare training will be provided.
  • Costumes will be provided.
  • You will be provided with a hot meal between 5:00pm and 6:00pm on your scaring nights.
  • You will be provided with a refreshment bag to take-away to your position on the trail which will include drinks and snacks.
  • We can also provide references after the event for future job applications if requested.
  • Free onsite parking.