Job Vacancies
Heritage jobs in Sussex
Heritage jobs in Sussex with The Sussex Archaeological Society and its trading company Sussex Past. Scroll down for a list of current available roles. Please note: We are currently unable to accept work experience placements.
Current vacancies
Casual Visitor Services Supervisor
£13.16 per hour
Based at Fishbourne Roman Palace
We have an opportunity to lead our team of Casual Visitor Service Assistants at Fishbourne Roman Palace as a Casual Visitor Services Supervisor. You will have responsibility for ensuring that an outstanding visitor welcome is given to each of our visitors’, and you will have a passion for providing the highest levels of customer service ensuring that our visitor areas are maintained to a high standard. You will want to maximise sales in our gift shop and support the recruitment of new members for our Society.
In this role, we are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
demonstrable experience in presenting information to a wide variety of audiences, demonstrable experience in a museum, heritage, tourism, or customer facing role, experience of cash handling and a demonstrable interest in history/heritage. You will also need a flexible approach to work as our site is open 7 days a week and so some weekend working will be required.
If you are interested in applying for this role, then further information including an application form and job description is available on our website: www.sussexpast.co.uk/jobs
To apply for the role please visit our recruitment portal here: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/45241
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 23rd February 2026
The Sussex Archaeological Society is a registered charity and pursues a policy of equal opportunities. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community. All applications are judged on merit.
Casual Visitor Services Assistant
Michelham Priory, Near Hailsham
Variable hours
£12.21 per hour
Come and join our visitor services team at Michelham Priory as a Casual Visitor Service Assistant. In this role you will be welcoming and supporting our visitors at this historic site.
We are looking for excellent customer service skills, good communication skills and the ability to operate our tills are essential. Some weekend working will be required as our properties operate over 7 days a week.
If you wish to apply for the role then please complete an application form or upload your CV to our recruitment portal here: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/45282
Closing Date: 9am, Tuesday 24th February 2026
The Sussex Archaeological Society is a registered charity and pursues a policy of equal opportunities. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community. All applications are judged on merit.
Casual Mosaic Cleaner
Casual (approximately 3.5 hours per week)
£12.21 per hour
Come and join Fishbourne Roman Palace as a Casual Mosaic Cleaner on our site.
In this role, you will be ensuring the cleanliness of Fishbourne Roman Palace’s unique and extensive collection of in-situ Roman mosaics by following protocols to keep the mosaics safe and to maximise their physical appearance. You will need to document the cleaning activities undertaken and flag any issues to our Curator of Archaeology.
We are looking for a careful and methodical approach to this work, an ability to follow instructions accurately, an ability to work unsupervised and good communication skills. An interest in archaeology, especially Roman archaeology would be desirable.
We are flexible regarding when the hours are worked.
If you wish to apply for the role then please complete an application form or upload your CV to our recruitment portal here: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/45368
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 2nd March 2026
The Sussex Archaeological Society is a registered charity and pursues a policy of equal opportunities. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community. All applications are judged on merit.
Voluntary positions
Please see our list of current volunteering opportunities below.
Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens
Learning Assistant Volunteer
Visitor Welcome Volunteer
Maintenance Volunteer
Michelham Priory House & Gardens
Shop Volunteer
Visitor Welcome Volunteer
Maintenance Volunteer