Consultant Brief: Evaluator, Benton End Revived
Jobs
The Garden Museum is seeking an experienced Evaluation Consultant to lead on the evaluation of a major project delivering the renewal and redevelopment of Benton End, a Grade II* listed Tudor property with significant artistic, horticultural, and social heritage. The goal is to transform Benton End into a vibrant, accessible, and sustainable arts and learning centre, reimagining the radical spirit of Sir Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines’s art school and garden legacy.
This commission covers both the Development Phase and, subject to funding and performance, the Delivery Phase of a National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported capital project. The Evaluator will collaborate closely with the Project Manager, client team, stakeholders and wider consultant team throughout.
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.
Application requirements
Please submit the following by 5pm on Wednesday 20 May 2026:
- At least one, and up to two examples of evaluation you have delivered for a similar project – this could be in case study format, or executive summaries / excerpts if you cannot share full reports
- At least one, and up to two references directly relating to the projects above
- CV demonstrating relevant experience and examples of previous projects – if more than one consultant then CVs and highlighted experience of each team member
- Fee proposal for Development Phase and indicative fee for Delivery Phase
- Outline methodology and approach
- Confirmation of insurance (minimum £1 million Professional Indemnity and £1 million Public / Employers Liability cover, or ability and willingness to obtain)
Please submit clarifying questions to bentonend@gardenmuseum.org.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 6 May 2026.