Pottery Studio Manager and Pottery Studio Intern at Made in Stirling

Made in Stirling CIC is opening a pottery studio this summer, made possible with funds from The National Lottery through Creative Scotland. The first step is to find new members to join the team. There are three vacancies: A Pottery Studio Manager plus (2) intern positions.

Studio Manager

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 postholder will oversee studio operations, programme delivery, partnerships, memberships, and day-to-day planning.

Made in Stirling are looking for 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.

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.

Pottery Studio Intern (2 positions, rolling 6-month placements)

Made in Stirling Community Ceramic Studio is delighted to invite applications for a real living wage internship program. The internship runs for 6 months there are two internship positions in this round: 1st August 2026 - 30th January 2027, and 1st November 2026 - 30th April 2026.

Role Summary:

The pottery studio internship is a paid development opportunity for emerging ceramicists who want to build practical experience in studio operations, public program delivery, and professional practice. Interns will contribute to the day-to-day life of the studio while receiving supported time to develop their work.

Each intern is required to be in the studio for 40 hours per week (10am to 6pm five days a week, including weekends)

• 20 paid operational hours

• 20 personal practice hours.

The operational hours are designed to oversee the running of the studio and support community members. Placement is designed to support early-career progression while strengthening the studio’s capacity, skills base, and future talent pipeline.

Contract terms:

• Line managed by studio manager

• 6 month contract

• Salary real living wage £13.45 per hour.

• 20 paid hours p/w

• Hours will include some weekend working and evenings

• Professional development opportunities.