Current Vacancies at The Golden Hinde
The Golden Hinde is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We are currently recruiting for a number of exciting opportunities across our museum, historic shipyard, visitor experience, and events operations teams. This is a fantastic time to join The Golden Hinde as we continue to develop our programme, welcome more visitors, and shape the future of this unique historic vessel.
Current vacancies
Permanent roles
Head Shipwright & Conservation Manager
Take responsibility for the care, maintenance, and conservation of The Golden Hinde - a National Historic Flagship of the Year for 2026.
Freelance and fixed-term opportunities
Historic Shipyard Tour Guide / Experience Host
Join our visitor experience team to deliver engaging tours and help bring the story of The Golden Hinde, shipbuilding, and maritime history to life for visitors of all ages.
Summer Soirée Host
Support our summer events programme by helping create memorable experiences for guests at our unique riverside venue.
About The Golden Hinde
The Golden Hinde is a full-scale reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake’s original vessel and a working museum and events venue in Southwark, London. Having sailed over 100,000 miles, she now welcomes thousands of visitors each year through educational workshops, tours, exhibitions, and a lively programme of public and private events.
With the ship currently undergoing a major multi-million-pound refit - funded entirely through our own income - this is an exciting moment to join our small, ambitious team and play a part in securing the future of this remarkable museum.
Who we’re looking for
We’re always interested in hearing from talented people who are passionate about heritage, visitor experience, education, hospitality, and events.
Our team works across a wide range of activities, including:
- Delivering engaging visitor experiences and historic tours
- Supporting educational workshops and school visits
- Hosting public programmes and private events
- Supporting front-of-house and customer service operations
- Helping care for and maintain a unique historic vessel
Our work is varied and hands-on, making it ideal for people who enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment and who are excited by the opportunity to work somewhere unlike anywhere else in London.
Working aboard the ship
The Golden Hinde is a unique historic vessel. Working conditions can vary with the weather, and some roles can be physically demanding, involving uneven surfaces, ladders, stairs, and occasional confined spaces. Resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to work in a historic maritime environment are essential.
Interested?
Please follow the links above for details of our current vacancies and application instructions.
Otherwise, we’re always keen to hear from brilliant people who would like to be part of the team at The Golden Hinde. For future opportunities, please email [email protected] with your CV and a one-page cover letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for our team.
