costumed Interpreter Mr. Brunel

The Operations Department

Our team’s role is to ensure every visitor has a safe and enjoyable day out. From welcoming visitors onsite, assisting with ticketing and enquiries, ensuring visitor safety and comfort through our duty managers, to engaging with visitors through storytelling, providing a quality retail experience and wishing them a fond farewell, our team go the extra mile at every point of the visitor journey.     

About the Role

Our Mr. Brunel Costumed Interpreters have been at the very heart of Bristol Dockyards for almost two decades and continue to form engaging and memorable experiences for those who visit the ship.

By embodying the persona of Isambard Kingdom Brunel – widely regarded as one of the greatest engineers of all time, you will be the principal costumed presence on site. An integral element of our core visitor offer, Mr. Brunel is responsible for creating unique and magical moments for visitors by bringing the history of the SS Great Britain and Isambard Kingdom Brunel to life.

Selection Process

• Apply by: 5pm, 3 July 2026. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, so if the role interests you, please consider applying early.
• Interviews: 15 July 2026. The selection process will involve interaction with the public and further details will be provided with the invitation to interview. If you would like to discuss adjustments that would support you during the application or interview process, please contact people@bristoldockyards.org.