If you love heritage, beautiful spaces, meeting new people and have a bit of spare time we’d love to hear from you. Middleport Pottery’s voluntary team contribute enormously to the day-to-day activities on-site, whether it’s on the narrowboat, in our shop, on a factory tour or maintaining our gardens.
Communications Assistant
Volunteer Opportunity: Communications Assistant
UKHBPT / Middleport Pottery seeks a volunteer Communications Assistant to support the Communications Manager and Middleport Pottery team across a wide variety of activities.
No previous experience essential, however, the volunteer would require good IT skills, strong written and communication skills and a good understanding of social media.
The volunteer must be able to commit to one day, either a Wednesday or Thursday, per week.
Outline of duties;
Distribute promotional materials
Online communications – web and social media
Administrative and office based tasks
Event support and bookings.
You will be asked to attend a short interview.
Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7SRJF38
Application deadline: Sunday 20th October
Middleport Pottery Retail
We require retail volunteers who can commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week. Previous retail experience desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from people who are disabled for this role.
Events & Activities
Narrowboat Dane
Current opportunities:
- Skipper/Helmsman (Skipper Ticket Desirable)
- Crew (Visitor Safety and Mooring)
- General Cleaning and Maintenance
- Engine Maintenance
Unfortunately, all the above positions are not accessible to wheelchair users or those with limited mobility needs.
To register your interest please complete the online form: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YD6MGQJ
Factory Tour Guide
Previous experience is not essential for this role but an understanding of Stoke-on-Trent industrial and social history is desirable. This role involves meeting and greeting customers, guiding them around the site.
Please note: Factory Tours run on weekdays, Monday to Thursday: 11am and 1.45pm and Fridays 10.30am only.
Heritage Site Guide
Previous experience is not essential for this role but an understanding of Stoke-on-Trent industrial and social history is desirable. This role involves meeting and greeting customers, guiding them around the site
