14/01/2026
Titanic Belfast Launches 2026 Recruitment Campaign
Titanic Belfast has officially opened its 2026 recruitment drive, offering 95 varied roles as it prepares for a significant influx of international and local visitors.
The attraction is currently seeking enthusiastic individuals for a mix of full-time, part-time, permanent, and fixed-term positions.
Opportunities are available across several key departments, including:
• Visitor Experience (Permanent roles with guiding closing 19 January)
• Ticketing
• Retail Outlets
• Learning & Outreach (Assistant and Officer roles closing 22 January)
The 2026 season is set to be particularly busy for the city's tourism sector. Along with the standard schedule of cruise ships docking at Belfast Port, the attraction is bracing for the arrival of thousands of guests attending Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 in August—the first time Belfast will host the world-renowned traditional Irish music festival.
The organisation, which has welcomed over 9.5 million visitors since 2012, was recently ranked among the top 30 in the UK's Best Workplaces for retail and hospitality in 2025. It is looking for candidates from all walks of life, including students, career-changers, and retirees. Paula Bradley, Head of Operations at Titanic Belfast, commented: "The new year always marks fresh starts and new opportunities and what better way to embrace that than with the prospect of a new career. With an exciting year ahead of us, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a world-leading visitor attraction while playing a meaningful role in supporting and enhancing Northern Ireland's vibrant tourism and cultural offering. We're keen to welcome people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences into these roles, including those who bring valuable skills, knowledge and a strong commitment to customer care."
Fiona Waikato, Head of Retail and Hospitality, added: "Our retail and hospitality teams play an important role in bringing the Titanic Belfast experience to life, delivering exceptional service and creating memorable moments for our visitors from around the world. As we prepare for an exciting 2026, we're excited to welcome people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels to join our team."
Titanic Belfast remains committed to an inclusive workplace and encourages applicants with additional skills, such as multilingual abilities or British Sign Language (BSL), to apply. Detailed information on the various closing dates for fixed-term and high-season roles can be found on their official careers portal.
Applications for the permanent Visitor Experience Crew with Guiding roles close on Monday 19th January at 8am, Learning and Outreach roles close on Thursday 22nd January at 8am while the closing date for applications for the fixed terms roles is Monday 2nd February at 8am, for further information or to apply go to www.titanicbelfast.com/careers
The attraction is currently seeking enthusiastic individuals for a mix of full-time, part-time, permanent, and fixed-term positions.
Opportunities are available across several key departments, including:
• Visitor Experience (Permanent roles with guiding closing 19 January)
• Ticketing
• Retail Outlets
• Learning & Outreach (Assistant and Officer roles closing 22 January)
The 2026 season is set to be particularly busy for the city's tourism sector. Along with the standard schedule of cruise ships docking at Belfast Port, the attraction is bracing for the arrival of thousands of guests attending Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 in August—the first time Belfast will host the world-renowned traditional Irish music festival.
The organisation, which has welcomed over 9.5 million visitors since 2012, was recently ranked among the top 30 in the UK's Best Workplaces for retail and hospitality in 2025. It is looking for candidates from all walks of life, including students, career-changers, and retirees. Paula Bradley, Head of Operations at Titanic Belfast, commented: "The new year always marks fresh starts and new opportunities and what better way to embrace that than with the prospect of a new career. With an exciting year ahead of us, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a world-leading visitor attraction while playing a meaningful role in supporting and enhancing Northern Ireland's vibrant tourism and cultural offering. We're keen to welcome people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences into these roles, including those who bring valuable skills, knowledge and a strong commitment to customer care."
Fiona Waikato, Head of Retail and Hospitality, added: "Our retail and hospitality teams play an important role in bringing the Titanic Belfast experience to life, delivering exceptional service and creating memorable moments for our visitors from around the world. As we prepare for an exciting 2026, we're excited to welcome people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels to join our team."
Titanic Belfast remains committed to an inclusive workplace and encourages applicants with additional skills, such as multilingual abilities or British Sign Language (BSL), to apply. Detailed information on the various closing dates for fixed-term and high-season roles can be found on their official careers portal.
Applications for the permanent Visitor Experience Crew with Guiding roles close on Monday 19th January at 8am, Learning and Outreach roles close on Thursday 22nd January at 8am while the closing date for applications for the fixed terms roles is Monday 2nd February at 8am, for further information or to apply go to www.titanicbelfast.com/careers
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