Volunteer
Volunteer Museum Guide
As a Museum Guide your tasks will vary from showing a visitor around the inside of Chieftain Main Battle Tank turret to explaining where the Tank Museum shop is – no two minutes are the same!
The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks in modern, awe-inspiring exhibitions.
The museum houses some 300 tanks, which represent moments in every major conflict since the First World War.
Our moving exhibitions tell the story of this British invention; from the mud of the Somme to the beaches of Normandy and the deserts of Iraq – featuring powerful stories from the soldiers that fought in them.
Over 200,000 people visit Dorset’s largest indoor attraction each year, with the annual TANKFEST event drawing visitors from around the world.
The collections of this Accredited and Nationally Styled Museum (which include weapons, uniforms, memorabilia, documents, personal papers, images, and books - alongside the vehicles themselves) are Designated as being of outstanding national importance.
Additionally, The Tank Museum’s Archive and Library is a recognised place of deposit for the National Archive.
Over the past decade, the museum has transformed itself into a leading 21st century military museum and first-class visitor attraction, capitalising on its online reach to develop a supporter base across the globe.
The Tank Museum was founded in 1923 as a teaching resource for the Tank Corps. They had made their home in Bovington during the First World War, and it was here that many of the first tank crews were trained.
Bovington remains home to The Royal Armoured Corps - and The Tank Museum is an independent registered charity which is the museum of both the Royal Armoured Corps and the Royal Tank Regiment.
Our Values
The values of The Tank Museum underpin the work of our team. Whilst there are a great variety of roles, specialisms, and professions across the organisation, we all share a common approach in our mission to tell the story of the tank and the people that serve in them.
Armed Forces Covenant
As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, The Tank Museum recognises the value of serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families. We welcome applications from veterans, Service spouses and partners, and members of the Reserve forces. You can find out more about the Armed Forces Covenant and The Tank Museum here.
Available roles
Volunteer
Volunteer Museum Guide
As a Museum Guide your tasks will vary from showing a visitor around the inside of Chieftain Main Battle Tank turret to explaining where the Tank Museum shop is – no two minutes are the same!
Permanent
Catering Assistant (Full Time)
As a Catering Assistant you will be undertaking general kitchen and restaurant duties to support the catering team in delivering the highest standards of food service and the best possible visitor experience.
Casual
Catering Assistants (Casual hours)
As a Catering Assistant you will be undertaking general kitchen and restaurant duties to support the catering team in delivering the highest standards of food service and the best possible visitor experience.
Permanent
Digital Marketing Apprentice
Setting up running and monitoring digital advertising campaigns on the Tank Museum's website. This is an exciting opportunity to join The Tank Museum marketing team. Your apprenticeship will include a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship. Application for this post is via Bournemouth & Poole College https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/multi-channel-marketer-apprenticeship-level-3
Permanent
Graphic Designer (Mid-Weight)
The Graphic Designer is part of the Marketing Team, responsible for generating visitors, promoting The Tank Museum’s brand through a range of promotional channels, and telling the story of tanks and the people who served in them to the widest possible audience through online content.
Permanent
Catering Supervisor
The Catering Supervisor will provide day-to-day support to the Catering Operation Managers by leading the catering team to deliver of a high standard of food preparation, delivery and customer service.