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Bridge Attendant

The Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust is currently recruiting for a Bridge Attendant to join the team based at the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge.

This is a customer focussed role, regularly dealing with the users and visitors to the bridge. Duties include operating the toll barriers, monitoring CCTV and dealing with issues on the bridge. Candidates will need to prove a track record of excellent customer service in dealing with the general public. Ability to be flexible and adaptable is also key.

Applicants should have good eyesight and be physically fit as the role involves walking, some heavy lifting and minor maintenance. Download the complete job description from this page.

This role is shift based with an average of 37.1 hours per week, covering mornings, afternoons and night shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Starting Salary in the region of £30,000 pa in line with Local Government Pay scales.

The salary covers shift allowance and unsocial hours allowance. Candidates must be willing to cover absence, holidays etc., for which overtime is paid.

Please fill in the required application form (available digitally or as a PDF), or provide a CV and email with a letter indicating your ability to carry out this role to:

officemanager@cliftonbridge.org.uk

Or alternatively post to

CSBT BA Vacancy, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bridge Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PA

The closing date for return of applications is Sunday 24th November 2024.

Volunteering

We’re always looking for volunteers to join our friendly team – and we have a range of roles available! You can give as much or as little time as you’d like, and there’s no obligation to commit to regular shifts if that doesn’t suit your lifestyle. Choose to greet visitors at our Museum and share your knowledge of the local area with tourists from all over the world; take a seat in our gift shop and help us to raise money by selling souvenirs; or share your knowledge, expertise or passion for the past as a tour guide.

Please click here to find out more about each role, or fill out our enquiry form if you’d like to find out more about our volunteering opportunities.

Student Placements

If you are undertaking a PGCE or an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in History, Museum Studies, Archives/Records Management or Tourism we may be able to offer you an unpaid placement opportunity. We’ll work with you to set tasks and challenges that will help you meet your goals whilst experiencing working behind-the-scenes in our busy Museum. We’re also happy to facilitate students studying English as a Foreign Language via your Language School or placement co-ordinator.

Depending on availability we are able to offer:

• Part time, short term placements working with the Visitor Services team on an assigned project
• One day a week (to suit your lecture timetable) helping out as an office assistant
• Volunteering Opportunities as a member of our Front of House team, tour guide or ‘Explainer’
• Volunteering hours toward a project goal such as Duke of Edinburgh or Arts Award
• Internship placements for externally funded schemes

Schools Work Experience

The Visitor Services team are able to offer a limited number of work experience placements for secondary school pupils each year. Pupils will be working in a customer-facing role, engaging with the public, aiding tour groups and handling shop stock and money. The week may also involve some behind-the-scenes work with objects from the collection and representing the Trust at meetings with external partners. We are able to tailor placements to suit the needs of individuals based on the current projects being undertaken.

Sorry – Placements for 2024 have all been allocated.