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Current Vacancies

We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

  • Cafe Seasonal Service Assistant. For more information download the Job Description. To apply email Paul Kaye at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Cleaner. Download the job description here.
  • Trustees. We are currently recruiting for new trustees, you'll find more information by visiting the About Us Page.

WeIf you are interested in volunteering with us or making a speculative enquiry about employment or partnership working, please see our volunteer page or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

What it's like to work at creswell crags

Striking at the core of what it is to be human, we spark connections between people and planet, inspiring us to leave better marks on the future.

Creswell Crags is a unique and dynamic place to work. A site of international renown for the significance of its prehistoric heritage, a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Site of Special Scientific Interest, a museum with an important archaeological and palaeontological collection, and a well-loved visitor attraction offering scenic walks, cave tours, a special events programme and a welcoming visitor centre with cafe and gift shop.

Creswell Heritage Trust is an independent registered charity, which can be challenging but also incredibly rewarding.

You will become part of a dedicated, friendly team with our sights firmly set on growth and a bright future for the special place we look after.

Career and personal development opportunities are an important part of our ethos, as well a culture of leading in our sector and sharing best practice as an integral part of our work.

Our Values

BOLD Creswell Crags is neither neutral nor passive. We are driven by our ethics and will make our voice heard on the most important issues we face, from the climate emergency to challenging historic injustice.

ASPIRATIONAL We will continue to work to ambitious goals until we are recognized as the global authority on deep history that we are.

PASSIONATE! Our team is built on two things: expertise and passion. Our passion is affecting; we provoke similar passion in others for our precious place and its stories.

COLLABORATIVE We work in collaboration to help us learn and grow. We inform and listen; learning from the journeys of others and sharing our own.

EMPOWERING Our remarkable place and people empower our supporters to make their own profound connections and discoveries.

INCLUSIVE We strive to make our site, and our stories, as accessible as possible to those who might face barriers. We are not-for-profit and will keep our costs as low as is sustainable and offer free engagement where we can.

The Application Process

If we sound like the kind of place you'd like to work and we list all our vacancies on this page. If a role is listed that you wish to apply for, please submit your CV and a covering letter via email to the recruiting manager. Their email will be listed with the job vacancy details.

If you require any further information regarding any advertised roles please do not hesitate to contact us via email.

We're a very popular place to work, so please note only those who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted. 

You must be eligible to work in the UK and be able to provide documentation regarding your right to work. 

Interviews can be held by Zoom/Teams or face to face and this will be discussed with you at the relevant stage of your appplication.

What We Can offer you

  • 32 days FT annual leave including bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Occupational Sick Pay
  • Staff discount in café & shop
  • Free parking on site
  • Focus on CPD and flexibility to attend training opportunities

If you wish to volunteer for us please get in touch by clicking here.

equal opportunities

Diversity & inclusion is very important within our workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you need any adjustments to make the recruitment process more accessible to you, please let us know.