Website Lakeland Arts
Job Title: Estates Coordinator
Salary: £28,000 per annum FTE
Hours: 30 hours per week (spread over 4 or 5 days), with flexibility for movement in cases of emergency. As Lakeland Arts is a seven-day-a-week operation these days need not necessarily be taken between Monday and Friday, in agreement with the Head of Operations
Location: Lakeland Arts (Windermere Jetty Museum, Abbot Hall, Blackwell and Lakeland Museum – currently closed)
Reporting to: Head of Operations
Reports: Estates Assistant
Term: Part Time, permanent
Purpose
The role is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Lakeland Arts’ properties, car parks, and surrounding land. It provides both technical and practical support across a range of maintenance activities, working closely with other departments to maintain a safe environment for staff and deliver an exceptional experience for visitors.
The postholder will use their skills in building maintenance, oversee contractor work, and collaborate with the Estates Assistant and volunteers to ensure the effective delivery of building and facilities operations. The Estates team operates with flexibility across three venues, tackling new challenges each week while keeping planned maintenance on track.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative and proactive individual with proven experience in buildings, services and facilities maintenance. They will thrive in a busy, hands-on environment, managing a variety of tasks, systems and equipment. They will be committed to supporting teams to ensure Lakeland Arts venues are presented to the best of their abilities.
You can see a more detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities for this role in the attached job description. Please note that the key responsibilities listed in the job description are not exhaustive.
Closing date: 28 January 2026
Interview Date: w/c 2 February 2026
Read the full job description here
How to apply: send your CV and cover letter to jobs@lakelandarts.org.uk.
Lakeland Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Title: Visitor Experience Duty Manager (Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house)
Salary: £25,877 per annum
Hours: 30 hours per week, with flexibility required for evening and weekend work
Location: Lakeland Arts (Windermere Jetty Museum, Abbot Hall, Blackwell and Lakeland Museum – currently closed) with Blackwell as a home site, spending over 50% of time there
Reporting to: Visitor Experience Manager
Reports: Visitor Experience Assistants, Cleaners, Volunteers (usually home site specific)
Term: Part Time, permanent
Purpose
This role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Lakeland Arts venues as a key member of the Visitor Experience team. Responsibilities include ensuring the safe and successful running of our unique cultural venues and leading visitor experience teams to maintain high standards throughout – from a warm welcome to a fond farewell, and everything in between.
Acting independently as the on-site Duty Manager, the role oversees all front-of-house operations and is integral to maintaining a safe and well-presented working environment. This includes upholding the highest standards of customer service and presentation, as well as supporting teams with health, safety, security, and maintenance-related matters.
The role will have Blackwell as their home site, spending over 50% of time at a designated primary site and holding key responsibilities there. All Duty Managers will receive full training at each site and are required to maintain a working knowledge of all three venues. As part of the rota, they will be scheduled at every location at least once per month and provide cover as needed, including during emergencies.
You can see a more detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities for this role in the attached job description. Please note that the key responsibilities listed in the job description are not exhaustive.
Closing date: 19 January 2026
Interview Date: 22 & 23 January 2026
Read the full job description here
How to apply: send your CV and cover letter to jobs@lakelandarts.org.uk.
Lakeland Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Website Lakeland Arts
Job Title: Catering Manager
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with regular weekend and bank holiday work and occasional evening work.
Location: Lakeland Arts (Windermere Jetty Museum, Abbot Hall, Blackwell)
Reporting to: Head of Commercial
Reports: Head Chef, Catering Supervisors and Catering Assistants
Term: Full time, permanent
Purpose
The Catering Manager will lead and oversee catering operations across our three venues; Windermere Jetty Museum Lakeshore Café, Abbot Hall Coffee Shop, and Blackwell, Arts & Crafts House Tea Room. With responsibility for financial performance, staff management, compliance and customer experience, the role is central to delivering a high-quality, efficient and customer-focused catering offer.
This role combines hands-on operational leadership with a strategic focus on innovation, sustainability and income growth. The Catering Manager will champion excellent visitor experiences, embed sustainable practices, and work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure catering supports Lakeland Arts’ wider cultural and commercial objectives.
You can see a more detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities for this role in the attached job description. Please note that the key responsibilities listed in the job description are not exhaustive.
Closing date: 1 February 2026
Interview Date: 11 February 2026
Read the full job description here
How to apply: send your CV and cover letter to jobs@lakelandarts.org.uk.
Lakeland Arts is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.