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Our People

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 60 staff and 180 volunteers, we’re a friendly, collaborative team creating memorable experiences for every visitor. 

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From engaging with visitors and delivering inspiring learning programmes to caring for historic collections and supporting operations behind the scenes, every role contributes to bringing our heritage to life. 

We’re committed to a supportive workplace where everyone feels valued, can develop their skills and share their ideas. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and help us connect with our wider community. 

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Our leadership team

Chief Executive
Andrew brings over 30 years’ experience leading major heritage and cultural organisations, with a strong track record in transformation, fundraising and capital projects.
Director of Operations & Deputy CEO
Phil leads operations and visitor experience, bringing over 20 years’ experience across major cultural organisations including National Museum Wales and Te Papa.
Director of Finance
Emma leads finance and governance, bringing over 15 years’ experience in charity finance and a strong focus on sustainability and stewardship.
Director of People & Development
Louisa leads fundraising, people and volunteer teams, bringing over 25 years’ experience across charities and heritage organisations.
Director of Marketing & Experience
Beth leads marketing, digital and visitor experience, bringing extensive experience in audience growth and brand transformation across the cultural sector.
Director of the Brunel Institute
James leads the Brunel Institute, overseeing collections, research and learning to bring new perspectives and stories to Bristol Dockyards.

Board of Trustees

Meet the incredible people who give their time and expertise to help guide the SS Great Britain Trust.

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Bristol Dockyards is powered by a friendly, collaborative team of 60+ staff all working towards creating memorable visitor experiences.
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We have a 180+ dedicated team of volunteers who give their time to help protect and share our extraordinary history.
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Each year, more than 140,000 visitors from near and far come to visit Bristol Dockyards.
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Our rating on Tripadvisor from over 8,000 reviews.

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Work with us

Our vision is to celebrate maritime innovation and global connection. Our working culture is friendly, inclusive and supportive.

Volunteer with us

Our dedicated team of volunteers give their time to help protect and share our extraordinary history at Bristol Dockyards.

Join the community

We connect the people of Bristol with the local and global heritage of the steam ship Great Britain.

Hear from our staff

"Working here you are truly a part of a crew! I have felt supported and encouraged by my team and it is exciting to be working somewhere that it an iconic landmark in Bristol."

"It is a really unique place to work and having the opportunity to work on such an engineering marvel makes me very proud."

"Everyone here is friendly and enthusiastic about the history of the ship and being part of its preservation."

"Bristol Dockyards is a very friendly and welcoming place. I really enjoy working here, being so close to the harbour and learning cool new historical facts every day."

"I feel I can bring my real self to work at Bristol Dockyards, and this makes it a better place to be. Everyone is kind and approachable."

"Bristol Dockyards is a really great place to work with supportive management, a strong sense of teamwork and always something new and exciting going on."

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A SAFE & WELCOMING SPACE

At Bristol Dockyards, we’re committed to building a place where everyone feels they belong.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion