Freelance Woodturner

  • Contract
  • London

Bellerby & Co Globemakers


Job Summary

We make bespoke hand-crafted world globes that are paired with handcrafted wood and metal bases – are looking for a skilled wood-turner who can work freelance.

Job Description

Our small company has been organically growing since it was founded in 2008, making bespoke, hand-crafted globes for a global market. Combining traditional techniques with high quality modern materials, we create unique works of art which will be held onto for a lifetime. As such, our small team of craftspeople are trained in-house and held to high standards in the specific skills of globe-making, globe-painting, digital cartography and base/table construction, depending on their role.

We are looking for a skilled wood-turner to make our ‘Albion series’ bases.

As this role is studio-based, you must live in London and be able to commute to Stoke Newington. Working hours are 09:00-17:30 Mon-Fri.

Length of contract: 4 weeks, 5 dpw (potential for 2-3 times per year).
Starting date: Flexible.

Job Requirements

As a Woodworker in our workshop we expect you to:

  1. Have a great eye for detail, demonstrating a high level of perfectionism in your own work.

  2. Feel comfortable in the workshop environment and using a variety of shop floor machinery; including but not limited to: lathe and orbital sanders.

  3. Be able to take feedback about quality of work and direction from your team leader.

  4. Work to deadlines and manage your time accordingly.

  5. Keep a constant flow of communication regarding your work progress with relevant team members.

  6. To hold yourself accountable and practice good work ethics with your peers and management

Essential Skills:

  1. Wood turning

Personal Qualities:

  1. Patient

  2. Reliable and conscientious

  3. Adaptability

  4. Tidy with your work

  5. Ability to work in a small team but also work alone

  6. Methodical and p

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Freelance Woodturner
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Sun, 28 Dec 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Freelance Woodturner

Job: Freelance Woodturner

Organisation: Bellerby & Co Globemakers

Postcode: n160ae

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