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.
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.
Get involved
Our vision is to celebrate maritime innovation and global connection. Our working culture is friendly, inclusive and supportive.
Our dedicated team of volunteers give their time to help protect and share our extraordinary history at Bristol Dockyards.
We connect the people of Bristol with the local and global heritage of the steam ship Great Britain.
Here 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."
A SAFE & WELCOMING SPACE
At Bristol Dockyards, we’re committed to building a place where everyone feels they belong.