Role: Culture and Heritage Duty Manager
Location: Astley Hall, Chorley (requirement to work across Chorley and South Ribble)
Contract: Part Time (22.5 hours per week*) / Permanent
Salary: 27,694 - 29,064 pro rata (17,189 - 18,039)
Closing Date: 31 May 2026
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our Culture and Heritage team as a Duty Manager, supporting the delivery of high-quality visitor experiences across our historic venues.
*You'll work 3 days per week, Wednesday to Sunday, on a rota.
Responsibilities
As Duty Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of Astley Hall, and occasionally Worden Hall and other locations across Chorley and South Ribble. You'll play a key role in ensuring our sites are safe, welcoming, and engaging for all visitors.
This is a hands‑on role where you will:
* Lead shifts and coordinate casual staff and volunteers
* Deliver excellent customer service and act as the main point of contact for visitors
* Oversee building operations, including opening/closing and health & safety
* Support the retail and visitor information offer
* Contribute to continuous improvement through visitor feedback
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience working in customer-facing roles
* Ability to confidently coordinate people and activities during busy periods
* Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
* Interest in culture, heritage, and local history
* Can work flexibly across sites and hours
Other Requirements
* This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence or the equivalent mobility.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
* Hybrid/agile working from day one
* Local Government pension
* Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
* Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
* Volunteering days
* Free parking
We welcome flexible working arrangements and encourage discussion of options such as part-time and compressed hours.
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