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Help us build an even brighter future.We believe this is an incredibly exciting time for the development of arts and culture in Luton. We’re passionate about what we do, so we encourage an open, collaborative and inclusive working environment.
Current Job Positions
Head Gardener. Closing Date: 26/02/2026
Head Gardener
£30,024 per annum
Full time – 37 hours per week
Mainly weekdays with some evenings and weekends required
About the role:
Do you have a strong passion for horticulture, conservation and managing high-quality public green spaces? If yes, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head Gardener to lead the management and development of the gardens and grounds at Stockwood Discovery Centre, one of Luton Culture’s flagship heritage sites.
Working as part of the Operations team, you will oversee day-to-day horticultural activity, supervise external contractors and volunteers, and ensure the gardens are maintained to the highest standards of conservation, safety and presentation. You will contribute to site management plans, projects and displays, and help create welcoming, accessible green spaces that enhance the visitor experience.
The role also includes supporting public engagement through talks, workshops and events, and working collaboratively across the Trust to deliver creative and sustainable horticultural initiatives.
About you:
You will have demonstrable horticultural experience, supported by RHS Level 3 (or equivalent), with strong knowledge of plant husbandry and best practice. Experience of supervising staff, contractors or volunteers is essential, as is a commitment to health and safety, equality and excellent customer experience.
You’ll be flexible, organised and happy to work across Trust sites when required. A full driving licence is essential.
About us:
Luton Culture is an award-winning charitable trust delivering arts, heritage and cultural services across Luton. We work in partnership with our communities to create inspiring, inclusive spaces that improve quality of life for those who live, work and visit the town.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form and email it to privacy@culturetrust.com.
Closing date: 26/02/2026
Vacancy ID: LCST030
Head Chef. Closing Date: 17/03/2026
Head Chef
£27,254 per annum
Full time – 37 hours per week
About the role:
Do you have a passion for creating high-quality, diverse and seasonal food that enhances the visitor experience? Are you excited by the opportunity to lead a busy kitchen within one of Luton Culture’s flagship heritage sites? If yes, we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head Chef to join the team at Stockwood Discovery Centre, supporting the Head of Commercial Operations in the overall management of our kitchen. You will lead on menu development, uphold
exceptional culinary standards and ensure that our 5star food hygiene rating is maintained. Stockwood Discovery Centre is a vibrant, visitorfocused venue with a busy café and a wide variety of events including Illuminated, Living History Weekend and
Colourscape. This creates exciting opportunities to innovate, develop new food concepts and help maximise income while delivering memorable experiences for our guests.
You will design seasonal menus and daily specials that reflect Luton's rich cultural diversity, ensuring our food offering remains fresh, inclusive and relevant. Alongside this, you’ll manage daytoday kitchen operations, supervise staff, monitor budgets and contribute to the smooth running of our commercial services. The role is primarily daytime hours, but some evening work and support at other Trust venues may be required.
About you:
You will bring strong culinary experience, ideally with previous leadership responsibility within a busy kitchen environment. You’ll have excellent knowledge of menu planning, food safety and stock management, and a passion for producing highquality, culturally diverse dishes. You’ll be organised, calm under pressure and committed to maintaining high standards in food quality, customer service and hygiene. Experience supervising staff and delivering consistent operations in a fastpaced setting is essential.
A flexible approach to working patterns is required to support events and operational needs across the Trust.
For more information, please see the Supporting Documents below.
TAP Evaluator
The Culture Trust, Luton is seeking a skilled evaluator (individual or team) to deliver a mixed-method, outcomes-led impact evaluation of the Talent Alumni Progression (TAP) programme on a freelance basis. The evaluation will look back at the full programme delivery to date (2023–2026), draw on existing data, and set the foundation for future tracking up to 2029.
We can only process applications through our Job Application Form, any other documents submitted will be disregarded unless requested with your application. If you have any difficulty accessing any of the supporting documents please email info@culturetrust.com.
