Part Time Duty Manager

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