Consultant Brief: Business Planner, Benton End Revived

Jobs

The Garden Museum is seeking an experienced Business Planner to support the renewal of the historic gardens and wider landscape of Benton End, a site of national significance for its horticultural innovation and its artistic legacy. Working closely with the Activity Planner, the Project Manager, the VAT specialist adviser and the client team, the Business Planner will finalise the ten-year operational plan to balance commercial success with the Heritage Fund’s Investment Principles.

This commission covers the Development Phase of a National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported capital project.

This opportunity is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

Please refer to the consultancy brief (job description) and appendices for further information about the project requirements. 

Appendices

Application Requirements

Please submit the following by 5pm, Tuesday 19 May 2026:

• At least two, and up to three case studies of similar business plans at an equivalent level of complexity and heritage significance
• References from comparable heritage or arts capital projects
• Consultant Team details demonstrating relevant experience and examples of previous projects
• Outline methodology and approach
• Fee proposal
• Confirmation of insurance (minimum £5 million Professional Indemnity and £1 million Public/Employers Liability cover, or ability and willingness to obtain)

Please send clarifying questions to bentonend@gardenmuseum.org.uk by 5pm, Tuesday 5 May 2026.