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

Weekend Cleaner
Fishbourne Roman Palace, near Chichester
6 hours per week – hourly rate £12.21 (increases to £12.71 from 1st April)

To undertake the cleaning of public and staff areas at the Roman Palace outside of opening hours (either 7am to 10am or 5pm to 8pm) on Saturdays and Sundays.

Job description – click here

We are looking for a permanent weekend cleaner to help keep our historic site and offices clean to a very high standard on Saturdays and Sundays. In this role, you will need to sweep and mop floors, vacuum carpeted areas, dust and polish surfaces, empty bins, clean the toilets and kitchen areas.

We are looking for someone who is reliable and trustworthy, with a good understanding of health and safety.

Please complete an application form / or submit your CV, via our recruitment portal here.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 23rd March 2026 

 

Weddings & Events Duty Managers
Based primarily at Michelham Priory near Hailsham, with occasional travel to Lewes

Casual – £12.60 per hour (pending pay award)

Job description – click here

We are recruiting for casual Weddings & Event Supervisors to deliver our weddings, events and theatre programme at Michelham Priory in Upper Dicker, near Hailsham, Lewes Castle and Anne of Cleves House.

For this role, you will be highly organised and extremely motivated with excellent team leading skills and a passion for weddings, events and theatre. You will need to be hard-working, proactive, approachable and able to take control of any situation.

You will be required to supervise and ensure the smooth running of our events and to ensure our guests feel welcome and looked after to a very high standard.

Access to your own transport will be required for Michelham Priory due to its rural location in Upper Dicker. The work will often be at weekends and will include unsociable hours.

Please complete an application form / or submit your CV, via our recruitment portal here: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/45639

Closing Date: 9am Monday 23rd 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