Interested in working with us?
We’re a small, friendly, dedicated and hard-working team supported by a large group of volunteers, without whom we simply couldn’t function.
You can find our current job vacancies and volunteering opportunities below.
Visit our volunteering page to find out more about voluntary roles, we welcome volunteering enquiries from everyone.
Keep an eye on our social media channels for all the latest roles.
Current vacancies
Chair of Trustees
Voluntary position (unpaid)
Simon Sherrard, the current Chair of National Maritime Museum Cornwall Trust, has announced he will be stepping down at the next AGM in September 2025. We are seeking to appoint his successor and are looking for someone with vision, energy and strong leadership skills. Ideally, we would like to appoint our new Chair by August 2025, to enable Simon’s successor to attend our September board meeting. The role should involve no more than three days per month.
We have included details in this information pack we believe a potential new Chair would wish to know before applying for the role.
Download Chair Recruitment Pack
To apply, email Linda Frost, Head of Human Resources, lindafrost@nmmc.co.uk with the subject line ‘NMMC Chair Application’, attaching a copy of your CV and a covering letter setting out why you are interested in becoming our next Chair, outlining any experience relevant to the role.
Deadline for applications: 26 May 2025
Interview dates: mid-July 2025
Visitor Experience Volunteer
Voluntary position weekdays and/or weekends (unpaid)
Visitor Experience volunteers provide a warm and friendly welcome for our visitors whilst they explore the Museum. You’ll engage with visitors, providing supplementary, additional in-depth information about our exhibitions and activities, as well as providing helpful directions to our galleries, assisting visitors to discover the abundance of artifacts and hidden treasures within. You’ll provide a welcoming presence in our galleries interacting with visitors of all ages, helping to create an unforgettable day out for our visitors.
Find out more about all of our volunteering opportunities here.
