Jobs & Volunteering

Job opportunities

We are currently recruiting for a fulltime and permanent Archivist.

This is an opportunity to manage the Trust’s information and collections to support the ongoing maintenance and operation of the bridge. Working closely with a small team in the museum, you will also play a vital role in telling the story of our significant structure and sharing its heritage with a wide range of audiences.

To find out more, download the Job Description. If you need this in a different format, please contact us on 0117 9731579.

Salary

In the region of £34,000 to £36,000.

How to apply

Please send covering letter stating how you meet the criteria and person specification with CV to: Trish Johnson, Bridge Master

Email: bridgemaster@cliftonbridge.org.uk

Closing date: 5pm Monday 30^th June 2025

Interviews: Friday 18^th July 2025

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 2025 have all been allocated.