Pottery Studio Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Portstewart; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An artisan pottery business in Portstewart is seeking an enthusiastic assistant to help with pottery production and studio management. This temporary role offers the chance to learn all aspects of a growing business, engage in hands-on work, and support pottery workshops. Candidates should have a willingness to learn, good teamwork and communication skills, and basic proficiency in English and Maths. The position includes up to 25 hours of work per week with varied hours.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn about the pottery business.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clay recycling.
• Help with pottery production.
• Pack and ship orders.
• Manage online shop and social media.
• Prepare for pottery workshops.
• Maintain studio cleanliness.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Time management

Basic English

Basic Maths

Hands on work

IT Literate

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: FIONA SHANNON CERAMICSThis is an exciting opportunity to join a small artisan pottery business based on the North Coast. You will be assisting owner/potter Fiona to undertake a wide range of duties in the pottery studio helping and learning about all aspects of the business.Fiona set up her business in 2016 upon returning from her studies and has been going from strength to strength since exhibiting in galleries nationally and internationally, selling online and through a number of retailers, collaborating with local businesses, running pottery workshops for children and adults as well as facilitating large scale community art works. You will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of this fast growing business.

Responsibilities

• Clay recycling.
• Assisting with pottery production.
• Packing up and shipping orders.
• Assisting to manage and maintain an online shop/website and social media channels.
• Assisting Photographing products for an ecommerce Website.
• Preparing and assisting with pottery workshops (due to working with children and vulnerable adults Access NI check will be ran on the successful applicant).
• Assisting to keep the studio tidy.
• Diverse and interesting business where you will see every aspect of it.
• Other duties as and when required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have a willingness to learn.
• Have teamwork and good communication skills.
• Have good time management skills.
• Basic English and Maths.
• Be happy to do hands on work.
• IT Literate.

Further Information

The Employer is: FIONA SHANNON CERAMICSJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information-Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.-Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.-Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1739253 Job Sector Manufacturing Area Derry or Londonderry Location Portstewart Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 10/10/2025 Closing date 20/11/2025 Worktime Mon-Fri hours vary between 10-5pm (regular hours agreed with the successful candidate)

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025