Work Experience

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“Everything presented by all the staff was absolutely fascinating and I found the project really rewarding”

“Thanks for the chance for me to do this, it was really cool!”

2024 Work Experience Students

“I have really enjoyed my time at the Vindolanda Trust and I feel that I have gained a lot of knowledge
surrounding heritage that I didn’t have beforehand”

“I loved meeting people who work in the field that I aspire to work in one day”

“I was looking to make friends and gain insight, and I did”

2025 Work Experience Students

The Vindolanda Trust is offering an exciting work experience programme for students aged 16 – 17 that lets you dive into the world of heritage, culture, archaeology and the fascinating Roman history of Hadrian’s Wall. This work experience would especially suit students who are interested in Heritage, Culture and Museums. However, there are a variety of careers within the heritage sector, and so this programme could meet a broad range of interests and subjects, including STEM.

You’ll spend the week at the award-winning Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda Fort and Museum, getting up close with archaeological excavations at Roman Magna and Vindolanda Fort. You’ll even help with post-excavation processes and see how we preserve the amazing artefacts we find.

You’ll also go behind the scenes with key people from the Trust like our Deputy CEO, Communications Manager, and Museum Manager, who will give you an insight into all the different careers you could have in the heritage world. Plus, there’s a chance to do accessibility training and learn how the sector is making sure history is enjoyed by everyone.

By the end of the week, you’ll create your own blog or vlog, sharing everything you’ve learned and experienced. This is a great chance to build your communication skills, teamwork, and research abilities, while getting a taste of the heritage sector.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with sophiewestlake@vindolanda.com for more information.