We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and creative people to join our friendly team:
Clay College, having just taken on its fourth cohort of students, offers a two-year, full-time skills-based ceramics Diploma course, evening and weekend courses, and Masterclasses delivered by highly experienced and internationally renowned potters. In addition, the College runs a Gallery showcasing the work of leading studio potters and the work of current students.
Our mission is to develop highly skilled, self-sufficient and diverse makers by teaching practical studio pottery techniques. By doing so, we attempt to maintain and grow the status of studio ceramics in this country and beyond.
GALLERY MANAGER
We are looking for a part-time Gallery Manager to join our friendly team. The Clay College Gallery is an integral part of Clay College, where we hold a series of selling exhibitions throughout the year.
Job Overview
Part of Clay College Stoke, the Clay College Gallery hosts an inspiring programme of selling exhibitions, showing the best of British and International potters.
You will be contributing to the creative direction of the gallery, liaising with exhibitors, setting up exhibitions, managing the online shop, and creating marketing and publicity content for the website and social media.
We are looking for somebody friendly, creative and organised, with a passion for ceramics.
We offer a friendly and dynamic work environment, a competitive salary, pension contributions and 25 days holiday a year (FTE), plus public holidays.
The closing deadline for applications is: 19th May 2025.
Job Requirements
Our ideal candidate will be friendly, pro-active, and creative, and will have:
– excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
– excellent organisation skills and an ability to multi-task
– familiarity with social media platforms and knowledge of website backends
– at least 3 years experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in the Arts
Job Responsibilities
Manage the Clay College Gallery, working with the College Manager and the Board of Trustees in the planning of the exhibition programme to complement the Clay College Diploma course.
Staff the gallery, maintaining a thorough knowledge of the exhibitions, welcoming and proactively selling to visitors, and developing good relationships with returning customers.
Curate the gallery to always be welcoming and inspiring for customers and students.
Administer the exhibitions, maintaining excellent relationships with exhibitors, coordinating shipments and deliveries, and installations and de-installations.
Curate and administer the online shop.
Manage the finances of the gallery, including the reconciliation of sales, and the preparation of financial reports.
Manage the marketing and publicity of the College and Gallery, creating engaging and relevant content for the College’s website and social media.
Represent the college in a friendly, business-like way.
Job Overview
Job Title: Gallery Manager
Salary: £25k-£30k (FTE)
Hours: Part-time
Artform: Crafts
Role: Curation
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 19th May 2025
To Apply.
If you are interested in working with us, please send an email to:
application@claycollegestoke.co.uk
We will get back to you with an application form. You will also be required to submit your CV at the point of application.
Deadline
The deadline for applications is May 19th at 6pm. First round interviews will be held on Zoom, followed by a practical session in College.
If you would like to further discuss the role, please send us an email and we can arrange a call with the College Manager.
Please note: Although the job is advertised as Monday-Friday we are open to job share and flexible working arrangements to suit the schedules of the successful applicant(s).
Equal Opportunities
Clay College strives to be an equal opportunity employer and we ask that all candidates complete our Equality Opportunities Monitoring Form along with their application. Candidates will be emailed the form at the time of their application.
Please note our building is part of a heritage site and has a set of stairs that may be inaccessible for people with mobility concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact us about your specific requirements.