Consultant Brief: Fundraiser, Benton End Revived
Jobs
The Garden Museum is seeking an experienced Fundraiser to lead on match-funding a £2.9m Heritage Fund grant for 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 the Development Phase of a National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported capital project and the period during which the Delivery Phase application is being assessed. The Fundraiser will collaborate closely with the client team, project manager and stakeholders throughout.
This consultant will report into the Project Manager, but will also work closely with the Garden Museum Development Director and the Benton End Board.
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 supply the following by 5pm on Tuesday 4 May 2026:
- Proven examples of recent, similar work at an equivalent level of project value and heritage significance
- 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
- Outline methodology and approach
- At least two references from comparable heritage or arts capital project
- Confirmation of insurance (minimum £ 1million Professional Indemnity and £1 million Public Liability insurance, and £1 million Employers Liability cover (if applicable), or ability and willingness to obtain)
Clarifying questions should be sent to bentonend@gardenmuseum.org.uk by 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026.