Ikon regularly recruits for a variety of employment and volunteer opportunities. Details of current vacancies can be found in these pages.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, HMP AYLESBURY
Ikon invites applicants for an Artist in Residence at HMP Aylesbury.
Produced by Ikon, Art at HMP Aylesbury, funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund, centres on a new ceramics studio within a male Category C prison. Part of Ikon’s Art in Prisons programme, this new project partners Ikon and HMP Aylesbury with Discover Bucks Museum (DBM).
The project will tour DBM’s nationally significant studio ceramics collection to the prison, with the new Artist in Residence working with prisoners and their families to co-create new work in response.
Salary: £28,000 project fee, including travel and expenses
Contract: Freelance agreement, fixed term twelve month opportunity
Part time, average two days per week, 80 days (40 weeks) July 2026 – June 2027
Location: HMP Aylesbury
How to Apply:
Please send the following to office@ikon-gallery.org by Tuesday 16 June, 9am (BST) with the subject line ‘Artist in Residence Application’.
- Cover Letter (max. 2 pages long)
- CV
- A digital copy of your portfolio of work
- Please also complete Ikon’s digital Equal Opportunities Monitoring form
A complete job description is available in the downloads below.
FREELANCE PROJECT MANAGER, HMP AYLESBURY
Ikon invites applicants for an Freelance Project Manager at HMP Aylesbury.
Produced by Ikon, Art at HMP Aylesbury, funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund, centres on a new ceramics studio within a male Category C prison. Part of Ikon’s Art in Prisons programme, this new project partners Ikon and HMP Aylesbury with Discover Bucks Museum (DBM).
The project will tour DBM’s nationally significant studio ceramics collection to the prison, with the new Artist in Residence working with prisoners and their families to co-create new work in response.
Salary: £19,000 freelance fee, including travel and expenses
Contract: Freelance agreement, fixed term twelve month opportunity
Part time, average two days per week, 95 days, July 2026 – June 2027
Location: HMP Aylesbury
How to Apply:
Please send the following to office@ikon-gallery.org by Tuesday 16 June, 9am (BST) with the subject line ‘Artist in Residence Application’.
- Cover Letter (max. 2 pages long)
- CV
- Please also complete Ikon’s digital Equal Opportunities Monitoring form
A complete job description is available in the downloads below.
EQUAL OPPPORTUNITIES
Ikon is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
In its management structure and as an employer, Ikon is pledged to ensure equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, gender, disability, marital status or sexual orientation. With respect to its provision of services, its policies and procedures, Ikon seeks not to discriminate, either intentionally or unintentionally, against any group or any individual. Equal opportunity of employment applies to the recruitment, training, pay and conditions, work allocation and promotion of all Ikon’s staff and occasional workers.
Ikon, as accessible as possible within the environment of a listed 19th century building, received an Open for All Award for Access in 2000. Ikon continues to be proactive in its endeavour to be an equal opportunities organisation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are there any job vacancies at the moment?
Any current paid employment vacancies will be listed on this page.
Can I send my CV?
We only accept applications through completed application forms unless otherwise stated.
Can I email my application form?
Yes, you can email your completed application form in PDF format to office@ikon-gallery.org.
How will I be contacted regarding my application?
Ikon will only contact applicants shortlisted for interview.
Can I contact someone at Ikon about recruitment?
Yes, please email office@ikon-gallery.org.