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Gallery & Retail Manager at Cockpit

Cockpit · London, United Kingdom

Full-time contract role leading a new craft gallery and retail space in the City of London for Cockpit, the makers' studio charity. Salary band £30k–£40k. Closes 17 November 2026.

Closing date
17 Nov 2026
Pay
Salary band £30k–£40k (exact figure not stated), full time, contract
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Location
United Kingdom (by country of residence)
Age
No age limit
Career stage
Any
Mediums
Ceramics & glass, Textile & fibre, Design & craft
Submission
Online submission
Also
Experience managing a gallery or retail space; knowledge of craft and independent makers; team management experience; apply by email.

About

Cockpit, a craft charity that provides studios and business support to more than 180 makers, is hiring a Gallery & Retail Manager to run a new gallery and shop in the City of London. The manager curates exhibitions and retail stock, plans events, workshops and talks, oversees installation, packing, shipping and presentation of work, and leads the gallery team.

Cockpit asks for experience of running a gallery or shop, knowledge of and enthusiasm for craft, design and independent makers, retail and merchandising experience, and some team management. EPOS or gallery software, Photoshop and project management skills are desirable.

The role is full time on a contract basis with a listed salary band of £30k–£40k. Apply by email with a CV and covering letter; a job pack is on Cockpit's website.

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