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Opportunities

  • Creative opportunity

Stallholder for Ceramic and Glass Fair 2026

The Minories is accepting bookings for local ceramicists and glassmakers to hold stalls at our specialist market.

Type of opportunity

Stallholder
  • Freelance

Online and E-Commerce Lead

The Online Shop & E‑Commerce Lead will establish and grow The Minories’ online retail offer, focusing on lower volume, higher value products that maximise profit while minimising operational effort.

Type of opportunity

Freelance Position
  • Creative opportunity

Host a Pop-up shop at the Minories

Our 'Front Room' is available for artists and makers to hire for their own pop-up shop. The room is located next to the front door, with fantastic visibility as visitors enter the gallery.

Type of opportunity

Business Opportunity
  • Freelance

Venue Hire Account Manager

The Minories seeks an entrepreneurial Venue Hire Development Manager to transform our historic Colchester gallery's events business through commission-based sales, capturing a share of the £550,000 local venue hire market with unlimited earning potential

Type of opportunity

Freelance Opportunity
  • Volunteer

Volunteer at The Minories

The Minories is looking for volunteers to join our motivated and committed creative team.

Type of opportunity

Volunteer
  • Freelance

Freelance Staff

We are building a small bank of reliable, friendly freelance staff to support our busy programme of weddings, bar service, events and venue hire at The Minories in Colchester. If you enjoy working in a creative environment and like varied, practical work, we’d love to hear from you.

Type of opportunity

Freelance Opportunity