Part Time Duty Manager

Part Time Duty Manager

John Wesley's New Room Closing date: Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Customer Service
Contract: Permanent
South West

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Part-Time Duty Manager at John Wesley’s New Room in Bristol. Oversees daily operations of a busy heritage site while supporting volunteers and welcoming visitors. Helps deliver events and room hire and ensures the building runs safely and smoothly.

Job Description

John Wesley's New Room is seeking a Part-Time Duty Manager to support the smooth running of this historic site. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a varied, visitor-facing environment and who is confident overseeing daily operations, supporting volunteers and ensuring visitors receive a warm welcome.

John Wesley's New Room is the oldest Methodist building in the world (Grade I listed) and is a small but busy place where no two days are the same. Offering a chapel, museum and caf by day, we also have meeting rooms and event spaces for hire and regularly welcome visitors from across the UK and internationally. The New Room tells the story of John Wesley and the beginnings of Methodism.

The Duty Manager plays a key role in ensuring the site runs smoothly during busy periods, acting as the senior member of staff on duty, supporting volunteers and providing a high standard of visitor experience.

Contracted Hours: Part time (14 hours per month including paid lunch breaks), typically two Saturdays per month from 9:45am to 4:15pm.
There will also be occasional opportunities for additional evening or Sunday shifts, depending on operational needs.
The postholder will also attend an occasional weekday staff meeting or training session (approximately one 2-hour session every two months) to maintain communication with the wider staff team and support ongoing development. These additional hours are included within the contracted monthly hours.

Location: Based on-site at John Wesley's New Room, Bristol (BS1 3JE).

Contract Type: Permanent

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Wage: £13.45 per hour

Job Requirements

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident working independently and taking responsibility
- Friendly, welcoming approach to visitors and volunteers
- Good judgement and problem-solving skills
- Experience in a visitor-facing or heritage setting desirable

Please refer to the linked Job Pack for a full list of Job Requirements.

Job Responsibilities

- Open and close the building
- Support and coordinate volunteers
- Welcome visitors and respond to enquiries
- Act as the main contact for room hire and events
- Ensure the site operates safely and smoothly

Please refer to the linked Job Pack for a full list of Job Responsibilities.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Part Time Duty Manager
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Customer Service
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Thu, 09 Apr 2026
  • Location:
    South West
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Job: Part Time Duty Manager

Job: Part Time Duty Manager

Organisation: John Wesley's New Room

Postcode: BS1 3JE

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and covering letter (max. 2 sides of A4) outlining your experience and suitability for the role to the Operations Manager [email protected] by 12pm on Thursday 9 April.

Interviews will be held in-person (BS1 3JE) on Thursday 16 April.

If you have any questions about the role, please email [email protected].