Senior Community and Memberships Manager
Crafts Council
Closing date for applications:15 Apr 2026
Full-Time
Location: England - London
Crafts Council is the national charity for craft. We champion makers, nurture talent and help people discover why craft matters.
We are looking for a dynamic community builder to lead and grow our national craft community through Crafts Council Membership and the Craft UK network.
This is an exciting moment to join us. As we continue to strengthen our role as a connector across the craft sector, you will help shape opportunities for makers, creative businesses and craft champions to connect, learn and thrive.
You will lead a talented team to deliver an inspiring programme of activity, events and partnerships that deepen engagement, grow membership and strengthen the voice of craft.
We're looking for someone who:
* Understands the realities of working in the creative industries
* Is passionate about craft and the people who make it
* Has experience building communities, networks or membership programmes
* Enjoys bringing people together and creating meaningful opportunities
* Can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery
This role combines community leadership, programme development and income generation.
You will:
* Build and nurture a thriving national craft community
* Lead the strategic development of Crafts Council Membership and Craft UK
* Grow membership participation, reach and income
* Champion inclusive practice and remove barriers to engagement
* Strengthen the voice and visibility of craft through partnerships and advocacy
* You will shape spaces where makers, creative businesses and craft champions can connect, learn and thrive.
Working closely with colleagues and partners across the sector, you will ensure that our membership programmes respond to the real needs of the craft community and create meaningful opportunities for people to engage with craft.
As a small but dedicated team, we are committed to being open, welcoming and inclusive for all. We aim to support candidates throughout their time with us and including during this recruitment process. Please let us know how we can best support you and we will do our very best to make that happen. On joining us we continue to work with our employees to ensure their needs are met to help staff thrive at work
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