Work at the Lunt

The Lunt Roman Fort is part of the Culture Coventry charitable trust - occasionally we need to recruit new staff to the team, and we look for self-motivated and forward-thinking people.

All of our vacancies can be found listed here when they arise, but if you can’t wait to get involved why not check out our volunteering programme down below.

Please send completed application forms to volunteering@cvlife.co.uk unless otherwise stated.


Lunt Roman Fort Facilitator

Reference Number: CCT086

Closing Date: 27th March 2026

Location: Lunt Roman Fort

Department: Learning & Engagement

Hours: 37 hpw (end of Feb – End of Nov) Annualised pay 30 hpw

Rate of Pay: NMW/NLW

We are looking for a Lunt Roman Fort Facilitator to join the Learning and Engagement Team in the delivery of the Learning Programme at CV Life’s unique Roman heritage site, situated on the outskirts of Coventry in Baginton.

The Lunt Roman Fort is proud to deliver an immersive learning experience to school children, family audiences and at the annual summer festival, through first person interpretation in full Roman costume.

The Learning & Engagement Team enables all our visitors to enjoy our inspiring collections, whilst gaining a full appreciation and enjoyment of Coventry’s rich history. The Learning and Engagement Team’s mission is to promote memorable experiences to children and young people. You would be supporting a regular programme of educational workshops and performances which attracts over 6,000 children each year.

  • Work with other team members, external practitioners, and volunteers to deliver high quality learning experiences for schools and family audiences.

  • Operational duties including preparation of materials, administering ticketing, money handling, volunteer supervision, and cleaning duties.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Is a history enthusiast, keen to provide learning through costumed, first-person interpretation of our collections with an awareness of diversity and access issues in learning environments.

  • Can demonstrate an effective communication style with the ability to adapt to different audiences.

  • As a confident and passionate individual about Roman History, you will engage audiences to create memorable and engaging experiences.

  • Will understand the principles behind effective learning in and outside the classroom.

This role is seasonal in terms of workload. You will work 37 hours per week from late February to the end of November. Your salary will be annualised and paid evenly throughout the year, based on an average of 30 hours per week, providing a consistent monthly income.

DBS Clearance will be required for the successful candidate. 
Please click on this link for further details: https://cvlife.co.uk/dbs/ 

CV Life is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Volunteer

To find out what volunteering opportunities are currently available please have a look at the Current Opportunities section on the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum website.

If you are interested in any roles please download and complete the Expression of Interest Form and send it to volunteering@cvlife.co.uk or post to: Volunteer Coordinator, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP.