Jobs & Volunteering
Since 1st January 1953 the Clifton Suspension Bridge has been managed and maintained by the Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust (CSBT), a not-for-profit charity. The Trust does not receive any local or national government funding but must raise monies to preserve the bridge in perpetuity to the highest possible standards. An Act of Parliament ensures that toll money collected from bridge crossings is used specifically to achieve this aim.
Job opportunities
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.
This role is shift based with an average of 37 hours per week, covering mornings, afternoons and night shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Starting Salary in the region of £29,000 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 indicating your ability to carry out this role either online or via email 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 21st April 2024.
Part-Time Visitor Centre Admin Assistant – 11.5 hours per week (including one weekend per month)
- £12.01 per hour (£6,870 pa)
- Office-based 7.5 hours a week, Front of House one weekend per month
- Benefits package: pension, welfare scheme and crossing card
- Based at the Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre, Bridge Road, Leigh Woods, BS8 3PA
The Admin Assistant will support the Visitor Services team by completing visitor reports, logging visitor and volunteer data, and updating the Trust’s digital outputs. The postholder will also provide Front of House support on weekends and bank holidays as needed, supervising the day-to-day operation of the Visitor Centre. You’ll be a proficient in Microsoft Excel, have experience in customer service and be available to work on site on weekdays and weekends.
Applications for this Post have now closed.
Interviews: w/c 18th March
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 Visitor Centre 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 Visitor Centre. 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.
Contact Us
To make an enquiry about volunteering, work experience or a student placement, please contact:
Emily Larsen, Front of House & Marketing Manager
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Bridge Attendant Application Pack
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Job Description VC Admin
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Application Form
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