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2026-05-12

Temporary 0.4 FTE

£13ph

Job description
This new, seasonal role is based at Benton End in Suffolk

We have restored and revived the walled garden at Benton End and are delighted to be able to open it to visitors once more.

We will open the walled garden on select days in June and July, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

We’ve nearly completed our Front of House team, and now seek a friendly Duty Manager to welcome visitors and oversee the smooth running of the open days on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

As Weekday Duty Manager, you will play a key role in upholding our standards and ensuring a fantastic experience for our visitors throughout the public areas of Benton End.

You will be based outdoors, in the gardens, reporting in to the Project Director. You will have responsibility for ensuring the smooth and efficient operations including the enjoyment, security, experience, well-being and Health and Safety of Benton End visitors.

You’ll be in charge of our little shop, putting through sales and taking donations.

You will be responsible for the compliance of health and safety of visitors, complying and enforcing the security of the museum, fire evacuation responsibilities and any other duties appropriate to the fulfilment of the role.

This role will be required onsite every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 June until 19 July, with some training required beforehand and some opportunities for additional days to support events, learning sessions etc (tbc).

For full details of the role, please refer to the job description.

Application requirements

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter which explains how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role by 5pm on 12 May 2026 to bentonend@gardenmuseum.org.uk

Please ensure you mark the subject box: WEEKDAY DUTY MANAGER – BENTON END

Interviews will be held on week commencing 18 May 2026

We regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants, you will only hear from us if we wish to invite you to interview.  

Equal Opportunities

The Garden Museum aims to be an inclusive organisation where everyone is treated with respect and dignity, and where there is equal opportunity for all. The Garden Museum respects and values diverse characteristics. We are committed to positively engaging and celebrating the differences of our diverse staff and users, to enable us to achieve our aims within the organisation and the external community.

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