Pottery Studio Manager

Made in Stirling is expanding it's current pottery studio into a sustainable community ceramics facility, made possible with funds from The National Lottery through Creative Scotland.

The Studio Manager will play a central role in establishing and developing the Made in Stirling Pottery Studio as a welcoming, professionally run, and financially sustainable community ceramics facility. Reporting to the Creative Director of Made in Stirling CIC, the potholder will oversee studio operations, programme delivery, partnerships, memberships, and day-to-day planning.

We are looking or someone who can help build a strong studio culture, grow earned income, expand public engagement, and help position Stirling as a recognised centre for ceramics practice and learning.

If you are interested in this position, send your CV over to ***email_hidden***. Submissions close on the 17th of July, 2026.

Contract terms

• 18-month contract initially, with potential for extension.
• Salary £28,600 p/annum
• 37.5 hrs p/w
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working considered where possible.

Key Responsibilities

Studio Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the pottery studio.
• Manage memberships, inductions, bookings, and studio access.
• Coordinate kiln schedules, stock control, maintenance, and equipment.
• Maintain safe, professional, and efficient studio systems.
• Support financial sustainability through budget monitoring alongside finance staff.

Programme Delivery

• Plan and coordinate classes, workshops, masterclasses, residencies and outreach activity.
• Schedule freelance tutors and visiting artists.
• Contribute to exhibitions and public programming.
• Develop programmes in response to community need and participant feedback.

Leadership & Community engagement

• Support interns, resident makers, and freelance practitioners.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative studio culture.
• Build partnerships with schools, community organisations, and sector networks.
• Develop outreach activity that improves access for underrepresented groups.
• Represent the studio within Scotland's ceramics and craft sector, including partnerships with organisations such as the Scottish Potters Association.

Marketing & Audience Development

• Oversee the studio's digital presence, including social media and website content.
• Promote classes, memberships, exhibitions, and events.
• Work with the wider team on branding, storytelling, and audience development.
• Use engagement data to improve communications and participation.

Health, Safety, & Evaluation

• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and equality policies.
• Carry out risk assessments and oversee safe use of studio equipment.
• Collect participation, financial, and impact data for reporting and evaluation.
• Contribute to long-term planning and sustainability.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in ceramics, studio management, arts administration, or programme delivery.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of ceramics studio processes and safe working practices.
• Experience monitoring budgets or income.
• Commitment to inclusion, sustainability, and Fair Work principles.

Desirable

• Teaching, facilitation, or community arts experience.
• Experience managing a membership-based creative space.
• Exhibition or curatorial experience.
• Knowledge o Scotland's arts and craft sector.
• Experience delivering funded projects.