Royal Gunpowder Mills

About Royal Gunpowder Mills

RGM is a heritage site and visitor attraction. The charity is reliant on volunteers to help preserve and share the 170 acres of protected industrial and natural history.

Recently added opportunities

Tour Guide
Long term role · Flexible hours
Waltham Abbey
Tour Guide
As a guide you will pass on the wonders of the history, science and nature of this 170 acre site on the tractor trailer tours offered to the visitors.
Posted by Royal Gunpowder Mills
Gunpowder Railway Project Team Member
Long term role · 4–7 hrs/Week
Waltham Abbey
Gunpowder Railway Project Team Member
The Gunpowder Railway runs on open days offering rides to the public. The volunteer team take on various roles such as driver, station steward, maintenance etc.Posted by Royal Gunpowder Mills
Rocket Vault Steward
Long term role · Flexible hours
Waltham Abbey
Rocket Vault Steward
Help tell the story of rocket science in Waltham Abbey by stewarding this exhibition. Training & information provided to potential volunteers with an interest.Posted by Royal Gunpowder Mills
Building and Site Maintenance
Long term role · Flexible hours
Waltham Abbey
Building and Site Maintenance
There are varied tasks involved in looking after the 170 acre heritage site, its buildings and exhibitions. Assist with projects, repairs, decorating etc.Posted by Royal Gunpowder Mills
Heritage Tour Driver
Long term role · Flexible hours
Waltham Abbey
Heritage Tour Driver
Learn to drive the tractor trailer for tours of the 170 acre heritage site with beautiful natural surroundings.Posted by Royal Gunpowder Mills
Nature Conservationist
Long term role · Flexible hours
Waltham Abbey
Nature Conservationist
Work alongside other conservation enthusiasts in this amazing natural and protected environment. This role provides a unique opportunity to learn about the wildPosted by Royal Gunpowder Mills
Café Refreshments Assistant
Long term role · Flexible hours
Waltham Abbey
Café Refreshments Assistant
We are looking for individuals to prepare and serve drinks and biscuits in the café for visiting groups and on event days. Posted by Royal Gunpowder Mills
Grounds Keeper
Long term role · Flexible hours
Waltham Abbey
Grounds Keeper
Enjoy this impressive environment and become one of the team responsible for ensuring various areas of the site are kept at their best.Posted by Royal Gunpowder Mills
Armoury Steward
Long term role · Flexible hours
Waltham Abbey
Armoury Steward
We are proud to have the amazing collection ‘The Armoury'. Welcome visitors, and engage with them to explain and show the weapons and equipment.Posted by Royal Gunpowder Mills
Visitor Steward
Long term role · Flexible hours
Waltham Abbey
Visitor Steward
Become one of the team working front of house ensuring visitors get the most out the experience of being at this historic and natural site.Posted by Royal Gunpowder Mills
Mini Railway Crew (John Wilson Railway)
Long term role · Flexible hours
Waltham Abbey
Mini Railway Crew (John Wilson Railway)
There are various tasks and responsibilities involved in running the mini trains for passengers.Posted by Royal Gunpowder Mills
Tractor Trailer Tour Driver
Long term role · Flexible hours
Waltham Abbey
Tractor Trailer Tour Driver
Learn the route and skills involved to manoeuvre the tractor and trailer around the bends and over the bridges of the site giving a ride to visitors.Posted by Royal Gunpowder Mills

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