Education Volunteer

The education department of the Bluebell Railway is expanding and needs you!

Roles may include;

• Be part of our exciting new exhibition as an interpreter (opening Summer 2018).
• Conduct fun science experiments.
• Assist on family event days.
• Guide school parties around our exhibits.
• Facilitate outdoor education.
• Escort school parties on the steam trains.
• Get creative.
• Dress up and role play in our ‘WW2’ evacuation experience.
• Gain experience and build an attractive C.V.

We are looking for people with an interest in Heritage Learning. If you like working with people of all ages, are a good communicator, want to learn new skills and share some of your own, then this could be the volunteering opportunity for you.

Contact Ruth at education@bluebell-railway.co.uk or telephone 01825 720800 to register your interest and find out more.

Volunteer to support our Social Media activity

As the Bluebell Railway gears up for its 60th Anniversary celebrations over the next 3 years, starting with the commemoration of the closure of the British Railway operations in March 2018, it is looking for a volunteer to support the Commercial department in its Social Media activity around the planned events. The successful applicant will work closely with the Commercial team and the Delivery Group for the Diamond Jubilee to ensure all PR opportunities are exploited on Facebook, Twitter and other social media channels.

The applicant must demonstrate excellent communication skills, a flair for creative copy-writing and a proven track record of using a range of social media channels.

If you believe you have the right attributes for this post and can commit the time required to ensure all channels are updated on the latest news relevant to the event, please email your CV and contact details to:

lisa.boyle@bluebell-railway.co.uk  or telephone 01825 724884 to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Buildings Manager

The successful applicant will be responsible for the inspection, repair and maintenance of the company’s buildings.

Building management, architectural, design, surveying, construction or similar qualifications/experience are necessary to effectively undertake this role.

This is a volunteer post that carries no remuneration or specific hours of duty. However, the successful applicant will require sufficient time and flexibility to effectively undertake this role and have the appropriate technical competences to meet the professional requirements of the post.

If you believe you have the right qualifications and experience for this job please send your CV to lisa.boyle@bluebell-railway.co.uk or contact 01825 724884.

Applications must be received by 30th March 2018.