Chair of trustees

Help Shape the Future of Craft, Creativity, and Community.

New Brewery Arts - recently named one of the UK’s top 5 cultural venues - is looking for a new Chair of Trustees. At the heart of everything we do is our purpose: to connect people with the hand-made, promote the joy and fulfilment of making, and celebrate the role of craft and creativity in all our lives. This is a chance to lead an organisation that champions creativity and community, and to help us secure a strong and sustainable future while growing our impact and reach.

As Chair, you’ll provide leadership to a skilled and committed Board and work in close partnership with our CEO. You’ll ensure strong governance, support and challenge the executive team, and create the right conditions for the Board and the organisation to thrive. You’ll also act as a powerful advocate for New Brewery Arts and all we stand for.
We’re looking for someone who brings credibility, leadership, and a genuine commitment to creativity and craft. You don’t need previous Chair experience, what matters most is your ability to offer insight, ask the right questions, and help guide good decisions. We value curiosity, challenge, and constructive support.

If you’re excited by creativity, community, and the transformative power of craft and want to play a key role in shaping New Brewery Arts as it turns 50 we’d love to hear from you.

You can download a information pack here.

For an informal conversation with a trustee, or CEO or to ask any questions about the role email chair@newbreweryarts.org.uk

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to Chair@newbreweryarts.org.uk.

We welcome applications in written, audio or video formats. To submit applications in an alternative format, or to request information in an alternative format, please email us at Chair@newbreweryarts.org.uk

Deadline for applications
10am, Monday 2nd March

WORK EXPERIENCE

Unfortunately we are currently not accepting work experience placements for 2026.

Ceramics Technician (Freelance)

Up to 15 hours per week (hours vary). Job share considered – please state clearly on your application if you wish to apply as a job share.
Pay: £15 per hour

Our ceramics studio is at the heart of our creative programme. Each week during term time, 50–60 students use the studio for throwing and hand-building courses, along with a busy programme of weekend and holiday workshops.

We are looking for a skilled and organised Ceramics Technician to keep our Wheel Studio running safely, smoothly and creatively. You’ll support our freelance tutors by maintaining the studio, managing kiln firings, and preparing materials so that students have the best possible experience.

Note: This role also includes physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, standing, and using tools or machinery. These are core parts of the role, and reasonable adjustments can be made where appropriate.

Full job description here

To apply, please email emma@newbreweryarts.org.uk with a CV and letter outlining how you are suitable for the role.

DEADLINE: 31 January 2026

Studio Available

We have a light and welcoming studio available for a dedicated craftsperson to join our vibrant community of makers at New Brewery Arts. We’re looking for someone who will play an active role in our creative community and bring a new skill or discipline to complement our existing studio holders.

Studio 8 is on the second floor and offers 24/7 access (via stairs, with lift access available during public opening hours). The space includes hot water, heating, electricity (metered) and Wi-Fi, providing everything you need to focus on your practice.

Rent is £2,880 per year (£240 per month, excluding VAT).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional maker who values connection, collaboration, and being part of a thriving craft charity in the heart of Cirencester.

To apply, please fill out an application

Accommodation team – Housekeeping

The Barrel Store breaks the mould of what you’d expect from a hostel. We are spotlessly clean, environmentally friendly, support your local community and contribute to New Brewery Arts’ charity activities with every booking. We have 14 rooms sleeping 43 people. The accommodation provides budget accommodation for tourists, families, and business travellers alike.

You’ll be responsible to ensuring the property is clean and prepared for guests following the Barrel Store’s room standard guidelines. We’re looking for a self-starter, who continually exceeds guests’ expectations.

Shifts are 10am – 2pm across weekends, some additional weekday cover may be required.

£12.60 per hour

To apply, please email our Commercial Manager Charlotte White at charlotte@newbreweryarts.org.uk or call 01285 657181

STUDIOS at New Brewery Arts

If you would like to be the first to hear about studio availability at New Brewery Arts add yourself to our waiting list.

More than just a studio, having a space at New Brewery Arts connects you to other makers and a supportive, craft focused, community.

NOTE: Our studios help us support craftspeople and makers. We prioritise applications from those with a craft, rather than a fine art, practice.

studios waiting list

LIFE MODELS

We often need life models to pose for various figurative sculpture and life drawing classes.

If you think you might be interested please get in touch.

emma@newbreweryarts.org.uk

notes for applicants

We are a Real Living Wage accredited employer.

At New Brewery Arts we are looking for people who reflect the diversity of our communities to help us work in new ways and become more relevant to the diversity of people and communities we serve. This is not present in our current workforce, so we particularly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experience.

We ask for your data in order to process applications. You can read our privacy policy for job applicants here. We also ask applicants to complete an Equal Opportunities monitoring form, but this is voluntary. We ask that this is completed separately and posted to us to ensure it is only used for monitoring the diversity of applicants and does not form part of the application data you give us.

OUR TEAM

New Brewery Arts’ small staff team have a wealth of experience and all share a passion for craft and making. This team is supported by our Trustees, and works together with our on-site makers and tutors.