Craft Apprenticeship Programme

In your foundation year, you will get a 360-degree view of Cox London and Guild Bespoke Metalworks, with hands-on training from warehouse and production to commercial sales and finance, alongside learning ancient crafts. You will also benefit from a Level 3 Diploma in Craft Skills for Creative Industries, awarded by City & Guilds. At the end of the first year, you will be assessed in specialist areas (Fabrication, Foundry, Patination and Wiring) and choose one area to specialise in during years two and three. Combining on-the-job, hands-on training (4 days/week) with studying (1 day/week), you will engage with mentors, managers, and a close-knit community daily, who will support your journey and provide the guidance and insight you need to thrive.,

• You will spend time in each department at Cox London and Guild Bespoke Metalworks, learning about all aspects of our businesses.
• You will become competent using basic machinery and power tools, learning about materials and developing hand-making and dexterity skills.
• You will learn the importance of accuracy, attention to detail, and quality in the finishing process.
  
  Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older due to health, safety, and insurance requirements.
• Education: GCSE or equivalent in Art, Design Technology, English and Maths preferred but not essential, or equivalent practical ability.
• Experience Level: Entry-level position; no prior experience with tools or metal manipulation required.
• Suitability: No university degree required. This programme is specifically designed for individuals without a higher education qualification and leads to a Level 3 Diploma awarded by City & Guilds.
• Skills: Willingness to learn and adapt to ancient craft techniques and traditional processes.
• Physical Ability: Capable of performing manual tasks and handling tools safely, with reasonable adjustments where applicable., If you have an eye for detail, interest in manual skills and a collaborative spirit we'd love to hear from you!
  
  We are an art-forward studio crafting furniture, lighting and objects inspired by the nature within.
At Cox London, we are artists, storytellers, and transformers driven by a shared reverence for beauty and nature. Our perspective begins with an appreciation and deep respect for material intelligence followed by the metamorphic power of the creative process. We champion a holistic approach that honours tradition while embracing innovation, weaving together elements of history, nature, and contemporary design to create immersive, meaningful, and thought-provoking pieces. By nurturing creativity, fostering curiosity, and cultivating empathy, we seek to inspire a future where artistry enriches lives, always pushing the confines of what's perceived to be possible further and further.


• Great Pay: A competitive starting salary of £26,265 gross per annum.
• Exciting Benefits: Enjoy employee benefits including birthday day off, bonus holiday, company sick pay, pension, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, subsidised gym membership, employee appreciation program, regular socials, and training/development opportunities.
• Development Potential: We invest in your training, enabling you to be an active team member with open doors for future career opportunities.
• Networking Opportunities: Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be supported by in-house expert artisans and craftspeople. With over 100 employees across our two businesses in the UK, there are many opportunities to create meaningful working relationships.